What first attracted you to the field of Chemistry?
As a child, I enjoyed ‘mixing things together’ to make something new, whether that was shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom or the ingredients for a cake in the kitchen. I liked – and still enjoy – the idea of creating something new and determining what its purpose was or could be and, hence becoming a chemist.
What do you think is the biggest misconception people have about Chemistry
Chemistry is only present laboratories, when in actual fact it is in our everyday lives: from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. It is multidisciplinary and anyone can do it if they want!
What's the biggest mystery in science you'd love to solve or see solved?
I want to see some of the key scientific challenges solved. This includes striving towards sustainability, bridging technology from academia to industry and effectively communicating research to the general public.