International conference Presented at the largest worldwide Chemistry conference in San Francisco. Discussed my research with peers and academics. 10th August 2023
Launched meal app Launched my self-built meal cost tracker app to the general public. Available to use for free via my business website: www.buildtrackgo.com 1st July 2023
The finishing line Started the final year of my PhD - it's almost complete! Now to get the last pieces of the puzzle, plan final experiments required and begin thesis writing. 1st October 2022
Departmental talk Gave a 25 minute talk of my latest research findings and answered several thought-provoking questions from an audience comprised of over 100 students and academics. 27th June 2022
Enterprise courses Completed several enterprise courses that kick-started my entrepreneurial drive and improved my business acumen. 15th March 2022
Placement complete Final day at AstraZeneca today. I have learnt a huge deal towards my PhD project aims and met some incredible people in the past six months. Missing it already! 24th September 2021
Synthesis Prize Presented my PhD research in front of an academic panel. Was awarded the Synthesis Prize for the best synthesis poster of the second year poster presentation event. 13th July 2021
Industrial placement Began my placement at AstraZeneca today as part of my industrial PhD. Looking forward to further progress my research and experience working in industry. 6th April 2021
Viva passed! Officially a PhD candidate after passing my upgrade exam! Very grateful for the discussion from my examiners Professor Schroeder and Professor Tabor. 18th February 2021
University re-opens Returned to the laboratory for the first time after four months away. It's good to be back and doing bench research once more. 27th July 2020
First year report Completed the viva on my first year report. Thank you to my secondary supervisor Professor Schroeder for the discussion and constructive feedback. 24th July 2020
Coding during Covid Finished several coding courses during the Covid lockdown. Learnt Python and Machine Learning for data analysis as well as HTML and CSS for website building. 11th July 2020
Lab lockdown Today was the last day in the laboratory before it shut down. Finished up my synthetic work with a recrystallisation purification step. 18th March 2020
Departmental talk Gave my first talk, strictly limited to only five minutes, on the objectives of my PhD project to the Department of Chemistry. 20th February 2020
Countryside break The lab got together for a weekend in the countryside. It was a much needed break away from the hustle and bustle of Central London. 15th February 2020
Discussing research Presented my current research work and discussed future goals with both my industrial supervisor, Dr Mallia and my primary supervisor Professor Sheppard. 7th February 2020
Chemistry tutoring Started tutoring for a first year organic chemistry module. I will help students reinforce their understanding of key concepts during small-group tutorial sessions. 27th January 2020
RSC symposium Attended the RSC Heterocyclic and Synthesis Symposium. The academic and industry speakers all gave informative talks about their latest research. 10th January 2020
Happy holidays! Final day at the laboratory before the Christmas break. Time to switch off from the lab, rest and recharge the batteries. 18th December 2019
Arabic lessons Completed my weekly evening arabic lessons for semester one. Was a great opportunity to start learning another language. 9th December 2019
Friend's wedding Attended the wedding of a lovely couple I know. Wishing them both an amazing future together! 3rd November 2019
Badminton club Joined the UCL Badminton Club and play on a weekly basis. As a beginner, I hope to improve my badminton skills but also have fun playing. 13th October 2019
SCI conference Attended the first conference of my PhD, the SCI New Synthetic Methods II. The speakers were all very good! 10th October 2019
Joining a new lab First day starting my PhD with Professor Tom Sheppard at UCL. Excited to begin and carry out novel synthetic research in the group. 1st October 2019
Relocated to the City Moved from my family home to London today. Time to get settled in before beginning PhD studies next month. 4th September 2019
Holiday in Italy Spent a week exploring Italy. Can confirm that the best gelato I ever eaten is in Florence! 20th August 2019
Master's complete! Graduated today from the University of Leeds! Was great to wear the graduation robes and celebrate this special day with fellow course mates. 26th July 2019
Exams all done Finished what could be my final exam for my undergraduate degree today. Time to put away the revision notes and relax. 30th May 2019
Poster presentation Presented to my peers and academics. I summarised the research done during my final year project under the supervision of Professor Steve Marsden. 8th May 2019
Final day at Roche Finished the last day of my medicinal chemistry placement today. One of the best years of my education so far! Time to fly back to the UK. 31st August 2018
Placement report Submitted a written report and gave a viva presentation to my supervisor outlining the research I did during my year at Roche. 24th July 2018
Hiking in the hills Great day hiking in the Swiss mountains. The steep climb up was totally worth it for views like this! 7th July 2018
Skiing season When in Switzerland, do as the Swiss do! So I took my first ever skiing lesson and fell over. A lot. 13th January 2018
Industrial Internship Excited to join Roche for the next year and start designing and synthesising drug candidates for neuroscience targets. 4th September 2017
Switzerland holiday Travelled around Switzerland with family exploring towns and mountains. What an beautiful country to be living in for the next year! 31st August 2017