Profile
Ai-Lan Lee
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About Me:
I live in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, where I am an Professor at University of Edinburgh. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, cycling, nature and gardening.
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My pronouns are:
she/her
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My Work:
Professor at University of Edinburgh. I teach Organic Chemistry at university and also run a research group developing new chemical reactions with sustainability in mind.
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My Typical Day:
My days involve a mixture of teaching undergraduate students, supervising PhD and Masters students in the lab, writing and talking about our research work, some administration work and replying to emails.
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Education:
- 2024 – present – Chair in Organic Chemistry, University of Edinburgh
- 2013 – 2024 – Associate Professor, Reader in Chemistry, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
- 2007-2012 – Lecturer in Chemistry, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
- 2006-2007 – Lecturer in Organic Chemistry, University of Edinburgh
- 2004-2005 – Lindemman Trust Research Fellowship at Boston College, USA.
- 2000 – 2003 – PhD in Chemistry, University of Cambridge.
- 1996 – 2000 – MSci (Hons) in Natural Sciences (Chemistry), University of Cambridge.
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Qualifications:
3 A Levels in Chemistry, Physics and Maths in 1996.
9 GCSE Equivalent in 1994, including Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths and Additional Maths.
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Employer:
University of Edinburgh
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
Scientist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
No
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
In a rock band
What's your favourite food?
Asian
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