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Tim Carter
About Me:
I live in Kent with my wife and 2 primary school children. Much of my time is spent being a Technical Director at work, but I’m also a STEM Ambassador and a uniformed Cub Leader! I really enjoy running, especially out by the coast, and reading (usually sci-fi!) when I get the chance!
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SJ Paines
About Me:
I live with my wife near Brighton. I work as a patent attorney. In my free time, I lift weights, sing in a choir and read books (Discworld is my favourite series!) I love to travel and enjoy hiking and sailing.
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Sarah Lyons
About Me:
I live in the north west with my other half and 2 cats. I’m a chemist working in drug and cosmetic manufacturing. I enjoy running, baking and cross stitch.
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Sarah-Jane Dunlop-Potts
About Me:
Mechanical Engineering Lecturer working on printable electronics and sustinable energy. When I’m not giving lectures or covered in ink you can find me doing arts and crafts or dancing.
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Sanjina Gurung
About Me:
Hi, I’m Sanjina! I’m a design engineer living in the south coast. I love trying out different types of food, going for long runs and gaming in my free time.
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Samet Sahin
About Me:
I am from Turkey and have lived and worked in three countries (Turkey, the USA, and the UK) before moving to the UK (the second time) to relocate to Lancaster in 2023. I am a chemical engineer and work as a Lecturer at Lancaster University. This means that I do lots of scientific research and higher education teaching. I love being active and try to travel as much as possible. My wife and I love road trips. I love sports activities, especially snowboarding, football, and working out!
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Ruth Augarde
About Me:
I grew up in Durham but now I live and work in Bristol as a mechanical engineer. I love to read and play board games and video games
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Rebecca von Hellfeld
About Me:
Hi, my name is Rebecca! I am a marine biologist and am super passionate about saving the ocean! 🐳 I live in Aberdeen, Scotland, with my dog Scoby (a wild springer spaniel who can make the cutest face to get out of all sorts of trouble! 🐶) and my partner. In my spare time I love being out and about, enjoying the sun (when we get it…), or spending time with friends.
I look forward to reading your questions and maybe one or two of you want to be a marine biologist as well by the end! 🐬
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Raymond Cadoc Miles
About Me:
I live in Cambridge. I love Sicilian food, Judo and Kayaking. I am a clinical scientist in Bioinformatics.
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Queenie Chan
About Me:
I am a planetary scientist and also a senior lecturer at Royal Holloway University of London. I study rocks coming from outer space ☄️🧪🌠!
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Peter Ellis
About Me:
I am a chemist who is working on making components for electrolysers. The people who buy the products our customers make want to make sustainable hydrogen by electrolysis.
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Paul O'Nion
About Me:
I have been working in science since 1995, I love Outreach activities & the opportunity to demonstrate science to the next generation.
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Noelia Yusta
About Me:
I moved to the UK 22 years ago from Spain, my country of origin. I live in Glasgow with my Canadian husband and my 8-year-old Scottish boy, so we have a multicultural family! I am a vet with a very active mind, so I keep busy learning languages, tattooing, and traveling as much as possible!
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Mazdak Salavati
About Me:
I live in Edinburgh, Scotland and I am computational/data scientist. I used to be a vet working with dairy cows mainly but I liked animal research more than vet practice, so here I am 🙂 I love open water swimming and walking our dog on the beach.
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Matthew Lovell
About Me:
I am the Member Operations Manager for the Institute of Physics
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Lauren Graham
About Me:
I am originally from Canada, but live and work in Exeter! I spend my working hours managing an inorganic chemistry lab that tests drinking water as well as waste water. In my free time I hang out with my dog Florence and like to take her to the beach to swim.
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Julia Sarju
About Me:
I’m a lecturer in Chemistry Education at the University of York, a mum to Liv, and a long-suffering Crystal Palace fan.
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Jon Newnham
About Me:
I am a chemist who studies how materials can conduct electricity inside of a battery.
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Jonathan Mound
About Me:
I grew up in rural Canada and now live in Leeds. When not studying the Earth, I like to get out into nature. Since moving to the UK I’ve developed a fondness for cricket and try to get out to as many matches as I can.
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Helen Elliott
About Me:
I live with my husband and two children on a farm in Durham. I work a nine to five job in the NHS as a researcher and I have a busy home life on the farm too. We have lots of animals including sheep, chickens, cats, a dog and horses. Outside of work I spend a lot of time with the horses and I like to go to competitions with them on the weekends.
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Heather Walton
About Me:
I live in Glasgow, work as a chemist in a factory, and enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities – running, hill-walking, climbing, watersports – but not being cold! I also keep as many houseplants as can fit in my flat and dream of having a vegetable garden some time in the future (and a cat).
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Gallia Cochrane
About Me:
I live in the beautiful Scottish Highlands with my husband, dog and two cats. I’m obsessed with plants… if I’m not in a garden, you’ll find me skateboarding or cooking. I love all things nerdy, especially Lord of the Rings and the Discworld.
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Festus Ejikemeuwa
About Me:
I live with my wife and two children in Royston Herts. I am a Control and Instrument Engineer by background but have now transitioned into Project Management.
I play football and table tennis and I love to also watch – a Manchester City fan.
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Eric Hartmann
About Me:
I spent 30 years helping industry, commercial, educational and government bodies with environmental and health issues. I ran a consultancy and an analytical laboratory and employed over 100 people over 20 years. I worked in several countries around the world. I am patient and try to be diligent when faced with difficult challenges, and I try to offer practical answers to help and support people.
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EBRAHIM SALEHI
About Me:
My name is Ebrahim Salehi, a Doctor of Mechanical Engineering with a background in building services, boasting around 35 years of experience worldwide. I specialize in designing and installing all mechanical and electrical services for various types of buildings, including hospitals, residential, commercial, and educational facilities, from conceptual design to fully detailed coordinated designs.
For over 20 years, I served as a university lecturer in mechanical engineering, focusing specifically on new, green, and renewable energy, as well as energy management. I have a passion for learning every second and am eager to help and teach others. Additionally, I am known for my kindness, friendliness, and adventurous spirit as an engineer.
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Duncan Smallman
About Me:
I live with my wife and our two boys in Cardross, in Scotland, near the Firth of Clyde and not far from Loch Lomond. I enjoy listening to true crime, NFL, 40K and weird stuff podcasts and listening to audiobooks. When I can I like to paint Warhammer 40k, read sci-fi and fantasy and be out on our seashore. Otherwise just spend time doing things with our boys! I volunteer with our community seashore group and help undertake marine biodiversity surveys. I am a qualified diver though mainly snorkel now.
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Charlotte Maughan Jones
About Me:
I live with my husband and 3 young children in Kent. I am a lecturer (someone who teaches adults) and x-ray research scientist who used to be a horse vet! I love animals and doughnuts, and if i’m not in the lab, i’m probably singing and dancing on stage!
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Charles Douch
About Me:
I live with my partner in Plymouth. When not working as a project engineer I like to spend my time outside hiking or in the sea.
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Callum Hamilton
About Me:
I live in Oban, on the West coast of Scotland. I’m a benthic ecologist and genomic researcher by day, and a rugby player by night! I love paddleboarding, wild swimming and golfing.
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Bhakti Shah
About Me:
Hello! I’m originally from India, but currently live in Scotland. I recently started a PhD in computer science. I love the gym, football, and bugs 🙂
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Arun Patel
About Me:
Born in Bristol but now a medical physicist living in Shrewsbury. I keep active by playing football and going running, and I love to travel – I’m hoping to do a big trip to South America later this year!
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Arlene Ditchfield
About Me:
I live with my husband and two children in a small village in the Scottish Highlands. I followed my love for the sea by pursuing a job in marine science. When I’m not enjoying the seaside I can be found wandering around the Scottish hills.
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April Cridland
About Me:
I am an antimatter physicist, working at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. I am a practical person who likes to design and build things. Outside of work, I mostly chase my toddler around until bedtime.
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Annabelle Somers
About Me:
I live with my partner in Kent. During the day I’m a PhD student, researching how we can make our food better 🍝. In my free time I love being outside 🏞️, baking tasty cakes 🍰, and doing anything arty or crafty 👩🎨. I am getting married in September 👰, and can’t wait!
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Andrew Lyon
About Me:
Hi, I’m Andrew. I live with my partner, 2 dogs, 2 guinea pigs and a rabbit. I work for the Environment Agency and in my spare time I write and produce music and also write about all things music on my website.
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Ana-Maria Raclariu
About Me:
I am originally from Romania. I am a theoretical physicist and lecturer at King’s College London. I like learning new languages, playing the piano and traveling.
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Amy Moram
About Me:
I live on the Isle of Wight and work in sustainability. I love walking my dog on the beach with my 3 children and husband.
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Alison Benn
About Me:
Engineer who loves cats, football and singing.
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Alex Ttofi
About Me:
Typical Analytical Scientist – Not the media type Nerd – but like to Have Fun in the job whilst solving serious Oil based chemistry issues
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Adriana D'SOUZA
About Me:
I live with my husband and daughter in Bristol. I’m an engineer working for planes in the landing gear department and I like playing basketball. I love reading and listening to the radio. We all love a good sushi in our house.
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Aditya Mandrekar
About Me:
I am a Software Team Lead who works for a company making satellites in Hampshire. My background is software programming for controllers, and in software for aircraft. I have previously written software that is installed on products in the cockpits of large airplanes. I am also a cricket player, and I like reading Science Fiction and Fantasy.
