Personal profile
Overview
First year PhD student in Chemistry, studying CO2 conversion into useful compounds - particularly formaldehyde: an important material for industry which is rarely observed as a CO2 reduction product due to it's highly reactive nature.
Previous research involved investigating cobalt-based molecular electrocatalysts for the water splitting reaction, which offers a way to store renewable energy in the form of chemical bonds.
Qualifications
MSc. Natural Sciences specialising in Chemistry
University of York 2017 - 2021
2:1 (With a First Class grade in my Master's project)
Prizes and awards
National Awards:
- Mathématiques Sans Frontieres (2016) Gold Medal
- Mathématiques Sans Frontieres (2015) Silver Medal
- Brazilian Astronomy and Astronautic Olympiad (2016) Bronze Medal
State of Parana Awards:
- Mathematics Olympiad (2016) Bronze Medal
- Physics Olympiad (2013) Bronze Medal
- Chemistry Olympiad (2015) Honourable Mention
Federal University of Parana:
- Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering Entrance Exam (2017) 1st Place Medal
Further information
PhD project supervisors: Prof. Robert Dryfe - The University of Manchester (Main supervisor) and Dr. Andrew Logsdail - Cardiff University (Co-supervisor).
Master's project supervisor: Dr. Richard Douthwaite - University of York.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Sustainable Futures