Profile

I joined Warwick in September 2017 to pursue an MSc degree in Analytical Sciences.

Taught Modules

Chromatography and Separation Sciences Electrochemistry and Sensors Statistics for Data Analyses

Mass Sectometry NMR Microscopy and Imaging

Projects

Team Project: Analysis of Toxic Compounds in Makeup

HPLC, GC-MS & ICP-OES was employed to assess the quantity of harmful heavy metals and preservatives in both higher and lower-end makeup samples. A conjecture that more expensive samples would be less contaminated was disproved as significant amounts of Arsenic and Lead were observed.

Research Project: Polymer Analysis

My ongoing research project is aimed at the systematic characterisation of cyclic peptides-polymer conjugates self-assemblies. A universal methodology for their analysis is being accessed and subsequently optimal experimental conditions shall be determined. The characterisation techniques used are HPLC; GPC and SLS.

Previous Academic Background

Email: M.Kariuki@warwick.ac.uk

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