-
Yumi Stow
About Me:
Hey, I’m Yumi! I am a process engineer working for an energy consultancy – we help our energy clients make important decisions in areas such as oil & gas, hydrogen and renewables. I live in Edinburgh with my partner, and love spending time exploring new cities, skiing and cooking (mostly for the eating!)
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Tamsin Dobson
About Me:
I am a Research Marine Engineer with a passion for the marine environment and a big love of sharks.
I love competing in triathlons: swimming, cycling and long distance running and have just finished my first Iron Man. I live with my partner and my two sons on the edge of the Forest of Dean. We have lots of fun playing in the forest and training together in martial arts.
Latest Question:
Do you think we will ever cure diseases like cancer -
Stuart Clare
About Me:
I live in Oxford, and when not doing medical research I support our local swimming club as a timekeeper and official.
Latest Question:
Who is your favourite science communicator? -
Steve Winwood
About Me:
I live with my wife (Amy), 6 year old son (Max) and our cat (Bella) in Sheffield. I enjoy playing sports such as football and cricket with my son, going to parks and museums, and watching football, cricket and motorsport. I have a big interest in cars.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Steve Briddon
About Me:
I’m a dad of three kids and a puppy. I study how medicines work (pharmacology) and teach medical and pharmacy students. I love travelling, taking photographs and being out walking with my dog, and spend a lot of time watching my kids play rugby and football!
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Simon Berry
About Me:
I now live in West Sussex with my co-worker and wife Jane but we’ve lived and worked in many different countries including Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Egypt and Zambia. In my spare time I’m usually designing and building things.
Latest Question:
Could you clone your self using your DNA? If so, how? -
Sharron Kenny
About Me:
I live with my partner and daughter in Hexham. I am a Research Scientist during the week and a Farmer at the weekends. I love reading. walking my dogs and Spending time with the sheep, cows and horses.
-
Sharon Madzorera
About Me:
Hi, I am Sharon. I spend most of my time with my three lovely kids, and my partner of 14 years. My days are filled with laughter, tickle fights and lots of story telling! I enjoy singing and listening to music, I find both so relaxing! Our family has just moved to the UK from Johannesburg, South Africa. So far, we are loving our new home in Saffron Walden. My favorite food has been mashed potatoes since I was five and mom made them for me whenever I was unwell. I’m not yet sure what my favorite color is, but I am fond of every shade of red.
Latest Question:
what is your favorite music band? -
Sam Craft
About Me:
I’m a PhD Student at the University of Bath interested in drug and alcohol use and addiction. When I’m not working I’ll either be cooking, or playing/watching football.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Rodrigo Bammann
About Me:
I am living now in East Sussex. I have lived in several countries, including Brazil, Germany, Canada and now England. I am a geek metalhead through and through. I love Nature, cycling, camping, cooking, board games and music.
Latest Question:
did you study carl linnaus system -
Rhianna Rees
About Me:
I live in Oban, Scotland where I sing in the local Gaelic choir. My friends and I run a hippy festival in Oxford in the summer, and I love camping, dancing, and board games.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Rebecca Reason
About Me:
I live in Leicester with my family and dog, we love football and walking in the woods. I am a food scientist, developing new food products for people all over the world.
-
Rachael Dickman
About Me:
Hi, I’m Rachael! I’m a chemist and I work as a Lecturer at University College London. When I’m not at work, I love swimming, baking, and spending time outside!
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Olivia Fleming
About Me:
I am Northern Irish and I live in Edinburgh! I study parasites and I like to sing, hike and play piano.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Mohan Sridharan
About Me:
I am an academic interested in robots, AI, cartoons, and the real-world impact of scientific developments.
Latest Question:
What it your most advanced robot? -
Michael Schubert
About Me:
I’m a scientist who studies everything from dinosaurs to aliens to the human body – and my job is to help bring those things to life!
-
Matt Foulkes
About Me:
I am a process chemist at AstraZeneca. I live in Macclesfield, I am originally from Manchester, and love dogs, science, and hanging out with friends and family.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Mary Jane Spiller
About Me:
I live with my husband and kids in Kent. I work as a psychology lecturer, and love travelling, cooking, and trampolining.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Maddy Carter
About Me:
I live in Edinburgh with my boyfriend (who is also a science researcher).
I’m a cell biologist working in a biotechnology company in a beautiful university campus just outside the city centre – the same place where Dolly the sheep was made!
I love to go hillwalking, from my desk you can see the Pentland Hills, and enjoy other sports like swimming and cycling outside of work.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Lydia Eeles
About Me:
Recently, my husband and I have moved to Philippines to help improve the sustainability and self-sufficiency of various projects out here. We are both studying for a Permaculture Design Certificate whilst we are here.
I love being outside, doing yoga and aerial circus style arts, baking and making things, and learning Spanish.Latest Question:
what would happen if we have no oxygen -
Liv Gaskill
About Me:
I’m a science communicator, writer, and podcaster. I mostly occupy my free time by reading books, listening to podcasts, or trying to spend time outside.
Latest Question:
What brought you to the branch of science that you do? -
Laura Lockhart
About Me:
I live in Warrington, Cheshire with my husband and two have two pet gerbils called Maverick and Goose who are great fun and love climbing things (and chewing things!). My hobbies are running (I go out with a local running club in the week and do Parkrun most Saturday mornings), exploring new places and playing retro computer games (Sonic the Hedgehog is my favourite!)
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Julian Onions
About Me:
Astronomer working at the University of Nottingham.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Jordan Kirby
About Me:
Just a guy who loves Microbiology and Molecular biology!
Latest Question:
What is a microorganism? -
John Weston
About Me:
My Name is John Weston, I am married with one son and currently work for a CRO that is owned by Cadburys (lots of cheap chocolate!)
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Jack Hughes
About Me:
I live in Bristol with other apprentices, studying aerospace engineering (If this counts as being a scientist but I’ll leave that up to you!). I like volunteering, hiking and getting out of the house!
Latest Question:
how can i suvive in a black hole :) -
Gwendolyn Kirschner
About Me:
I have recently moved to Scotland to work at a research institute here. Before, I have lived in Saudi Arabia, so it was quite a change to move. I brought my desert dog, who is better adapted to the rain than I am!
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Graeme Barker
About Me:
I live in Edinburgh with my other half. I have a job as a chemistry lecturer, and I enjoy running, hillwalking and listening to music. I also love cooking, but I’m not very good at it!
Latest Question:
Do you have to take safety precautions when conduction research -
Glyn Barrett
About Me:
I live with my partner near Reading in a house with a big garden and some chickens. I love rock climbing and SCUBA diving.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Frederik Gibson
About Me:
I live with my wife and daughter in a village in Cambridgeshire. At work I do cancer research, but at home I love playing board games and watching anime with my friends.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Estelle McLean
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Esra Hassan
About Me:
Hi, I am Esra. I am a PhD student in dementia at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). My background is in clinical neuroscience (the Brain!) and now I am based at the Centre for dementia studies. I am a mum to a 10 month old boy and I live by the countryside. Though I like a cheeky trip to Brighton beach for chips when I am in my office at BSMS 🙂
Latest Question:
What do you want to achieve -
Ella Ray
About Me:
I live in Northamptonshire but I am from the Midlands. I studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Nottingham. I am a Process Engineer and, outside of work, I love to be creative such as painting and baking. I also like reading, watching films and going to the gym.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Debbie Guest
About Me:
I live in Suffolk with my husband, two sons (aged 8 and 11), a dog, four horses, a cat, a chicken, two guinea pigs and a hamster.
I’m passionate about horses and feel very lucky to do research that aims to benefit horse health and welfare.
Latest Question:
do you believe that God made the world or the big bang? -
Cheukyau (Jane) Luk
About Me:
I came from Hong Kong and am currently a PhD student researching on obesity and diabetes in University of Leeds. I have a lot of interests including singing, learning different languages and working out in the gym.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Charles Sparey
About Me:
I live in Ilminster Somerset with my wife, dog and cat. I enjoy history, music, and watching a good TV series or movie.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Charles Douch
About Me:
I live with my partner in Plymouth. When not working as a project engineer I like to spend my time outside hiking or in the sea.
Latest Question:
have you built anymore race cars since you were younger -
Cathy Fernandes
About Me:
I was born and grew up in Suffolk, England but my parents were Portuguese so I have dual nationality 🇬🇧🇵🇹. I moved to London 🌆to go to university 👩🎓 and I have lived there ever since except for 2 years when I lived in the Netherlands 🇳🇱. I have a diverse taste in music 🎶 and books📚, and when I was younger, I loved dancing 💃.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Callum Hamilton
About Me:
I live in Oban, on the West coast of Scotland. I’m a benthic ecologist and genomic researcher by day, and a rugby player by night! I love paddleboarding, wild swimming and golfing.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Bruno Silvester Lopes
About Me:
I am someone who studies different types of bacteria and how they become powerful and cause human infections. As a child I always had a dream of naming my own bacteria and I achieved it in 2019🙂 You can see the bacteria which I discovered on the link below
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0723202021000400?via%3Dihub
I am hardworking and dedicated to the science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting human health.
Latest Question:
what is your favourite planet and why/ -
Berengere Digard
About Me:
I research autism and aphantasia (that’s when you can’t picture things in your mind) at the University of Edinburgh. I am from France but I moved to Edinburgh 8 years ago. I’m not good at recognising faces, BUT I can bend my left elbow the wrong way around because it got broken when I fell off of a cannon at age 4.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Anna Metzger
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Anita Kinsey
About Me:
I live with my husband and cat in Hertfordshire. I love watching rugby union, especially Leicester Tigers and Wales. I also like swimming.
Latest Question:
Where do all the scientists travel and hang out? -
Angela Short
About Me:
I live in Caerphilly, South Wales with my elderly cat. When I’m not working as a Biomedical Scientist, I like to go on long hikes and wild camp.
Latest Question:
what is warts -
Andrew Parrott
About Me:
I am a research scientist based at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. I’m interested in Green Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, computer aided experiments, data analysis, and board games.
Latest Question:
How do you get computers to understand code? -
Andrew Gartside
About Me:
I’m a researcher, with a PhD in forensic chemistry, living in Glasgow. I’m passionate about finding out about the causes of climate change. When I’m not working I love doing anything that’s outside! My favourite hobbies are canoeing, hill walking and skiing.
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Allyson Lister
About Me:
Scientists get to lead an exciting double life! We love being quiet and focused on our work, but also get to be loud and talk to lots of interesting people (communication is very important in science). And there’s another way I lead a double life: I grew up in America, live in the UK, and am a citizen of both countries!
Latest Question:
No questions to show
-
Alexander De Bruin
About Me:
I live with my wife (a science teacher!) in Reading. By day I am a research scientist and by night I sing with and/or run several choirs. My non-work life is completely filled with music and I even judge singing competitions! I also enjoy cooking, cycling, and reading sci-fi/fantasty novels.
Latest Question:
how did you do in shcool -
Abdullah Iqbal
About Me:
I’m neuroscientist, podcast host and science writer. Most of all I’m someone who is always learning and trying to help others in what way I can
Latest Question:
No questions to show
