Professional biography:

Analytical Chemist. MPhil, Bsc (Hons) Appl. Chem.

 

Having worked for four different companies, Cussons, (Perfumes, soaps) Sal (Scientific analysis laboratories) environmental, Kerry foods, (Food testing) Pathology, microbiology and analytical labs.

 

Instruments Knowledge:

HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography). Interest in, (hobby) and research: GC – MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry). ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma). TLC, IF, UV, FAAS and separations techniques.

 

Projects:

HNC, Gas Chromatography, dioxins, Phenyls, Bachelor of Science: Acrylamide. MPhil: Textile.

 

Interest in:

Fire Retardant Mechanisms, Neurology with endorphins and Serotonin research, Solar Cells Improvements. Cancer Research and Materials used in Medicinal Chemistry.

 

Optional Courses:

Medicinal Chemistry, Forensic, Photochemistry and Proteomic.

 

Brief introduction of research:

Decomposition and Flammability Studies of Some Novel Flame Retarded Polyethylene and Polyethylene Therephthalate (PET) Systems, and Possible Mechanisms. Type of samples: PET with nanoclay, Modified MMT, DMMT, O-MMT, Nanotubes: Multiwall nanotubes, and phosphorus fire retardants: DDP, DOPO...