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PhD project title:

Precision synthesis using nanoscale electrochemistry

Supervisor:

Dr. Paul Wilson

External partner:

Royal Society

Research focus:

I joined as a member of the AS CDT at the University of Warwick in 2022 and began my PhD project with the Wilson GroupLink opens in a new window utilising nanoscale electrochemistry through the use of modified scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM). The project aims to focus on the development and application of dual-barrel scanning probe microscopy techniques for the electrosynthesis of polymeric materials. I am interested in the physical and chemical properties of synthesis at the nanoscale to improve current technologies for things such as health monitoring and drug delivery.

Academic background:

Qualification	Year
PhD in Analytical Science - University of Warwick	2022 - Present
MSc by Research in Organic Chemistry - De Montfort University	2021 - 2022
BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science (1st Class) - De Montfort University	2018 - 2021

Publications:

1. Dean B., Cooper G., Shivkumar M., & Snape T. (2023). Hydroxy-xanthones as promising antiviral agents: Synthesis and biological evaluation against human coronavirus OC43. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 84, 129211. DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2023.129211
2. Sullivan M., Dean B., Mates A., Farrow M., Fletcher C., German M., Patel R., & Turner N. (2023). Core-shell magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers: nanoparticles targeting selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) and steroidal models. Nano Express, 4, 025002. DOI: 10.1088/2632-959X/acce52
3. Sullivan M., Nanalal S., Dean B., & Turner N. (2024). Molecularly imprinted polymer hydrogel sheets with metalloporphyrin-incorporated molecular recognition sites for protein capture. Talanta, 266, 125083. DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125083

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Outside of research:

Other than research, I enjoy retro gaming and hot hatchbacks. You will often find me playing on a GameBoy or rebuilding the engine to the race car. I love taking things apart and putting them back together, which not only reflects my hobbies, but also aids my research by giving me the confidence to modify instrumentation for my research requirements.