Partner Universities
Project Team (Student Partners)
Pinky Naicker
Kent ✦ PhD Studentrs
Student Partner at the Uni of Kent. Undergraduate network coordinator. Overall York and Kent collaborations officer.
Yara Atto
Salford ✦ PhD Student
Yara collaborates with team at Salford in coordinating all the project related activities.
Heba Elgamodi
Salford ✦ PhD Student
Heba collaborates with team at Salford in managing all the events organised and other admin.
Salome Raymond
York ✦ PhD Student
Salome works with the team at York as a Project Coordinator.
Sean Thompson
York ✦ PhD Student
Sean works with the team at York as an Events Coordinator and Host.
Preeti Rawat
Kent ✦ MSc Student
Preeti is currently pursing a Master’s in materials chemistry and works as a Student Partner, helping coordinate events with the students.
Project PIs
Jennifer Hiscock (Kent)
Professor Jennifer Hiscock is currently a Lecturer in Chemistry within the School of Chemistry and Forensic Science. She has authored 61 scientific publications, 3 editorials, 1 book and 1 book chapter, which have been cited over 2,200 times to date (October 2021).
Jennifer Leigh (Kent)
Reader in Creative Practices for Social JusticeHonorary Professor in Chemistry, University of LiverpoolCo-Lead of Future Human Signature Research ThemeCo-Chair of Visual and Sensory Research ClusterCo-Chair of Staff Disability NetworkLead of the Summer Vacation Research Competition.
Zjelka Krpetic (Salford)
Dr. Zeljka Krpetic is an Associate Professor in Nanoscience and Bionanotechnology at the University of Salford and an internationally recognised expert in applied gold nanotechnology. Her highly interdisciplinary research bridges materials science, chemistry, and biomedical fields, with a proven track record of high-quality publications, including highly-cited research contributions to high-impact journals such as Nature Nanotechnology.
Sarah Withers (Salford)
I am a Pharmacology graduate from the University of Sheffield where I received my honours degree in 2001. During my time there I met Dr Cathy Holt who worked in the Northern General Hospital and I carried out some summer research work which led to a PhD and a move to the University of Manchester.
Anna Akinshina (Salford)
Molecular modelling, atomistic and coarse-grained models, lipid membranes, drug-membrane interactions, self-assembly phenomena, gromacs molecular dynamics.
Julia Sarju (York)
I am a Senior Lecturer specialising in Chemistry Education in the Department of Chemistry. My research interests include inclusive teaching and social justice in chemistry and beyond.
Avtar Mathary (York)
Professor Avtar Singh Matharu is Senior Lecturer and PGT MSc Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology Course Director. The GCCE is an internationally-leading academic facility for the provision of excellence in green and sustainable chemical technologies, processes and products.