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  • Yirui Jiang

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    I love traveling and playing with puppy.

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  • Yasmin Finch

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  • Viktoria Mileva

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    I have a partner who is also in Psychology (makes for enteraining dinner-time chats!). We have two wonderful kids and have been plant-based for a year (me more than them). I also coach kid’s football/soccer, love playing video games, and travelling to new places and to visit family.

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  • Tom Kitching

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    I live with my wife, 6 month old daughter, and dog, Lenny, near Wetherby in Yorkshire. I am an engineering consultant. I love my sport, playing and watching, although I struggle playing most sports these days. I love cooking.

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    Latest Question:
    what part of your job do you think is the best for the world?

  • Sujit Bhattacharya

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    I am an enthusiastic, friendly and down to earth space engineer. I love teaching students and enjoy maths and science.

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    Also what age groups do you teach?

  • Stuart Clare

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    I live in Oxford, and when not doing medical research I support our local swimming club as a timekeeper and official.

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    Latest Question:
    Who is your favourite science communicator?

  • Steph Acaster

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    I live in Yorkshire and work mostly from home, teaching and researching in Psychology. I play violin in a big orchestra. 🎡 I love hedgehogs, dogs, and learning new things. πŸ“– πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

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  • Soham Mandal

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    A computer scientist who builds brains of robot doctors. Occasional chef of fancy recipes!

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    Latest Question:
    Have you ever tried to use AI in you field of work because i believe it could help with cancer research and helping

  • Sarah Montgomery

    About Me:

    I’m a Research and Development Scientist at Johnson Matthey in Cambridge, UK. I live with my husband and young son in Newmarket. I enjoy gardening and day trips in East Anglia – especially by train because my son is really, really into trains at the moment!

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    Latest Question:
    How much does being more environmentally friendly/sustainable impact your research/jobs?

  • Sarah Canning

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    Hi, my name is Sarah and I live in Didcot (near Oxford) with my partner. When I’m not working, I like to cook new recipes (it’s basically chemistry but you can eat the results!), travel to different places and exercise – right now that means pilates, kickboxing and running.

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  • Rodrigo Bammann

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    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.

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    Latest Question:
    did you study carl linnaus system

  • Rachael Dickman

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    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!

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  • Pip Catchpole

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    I work as a scientist developing high-performance plastics in Lancashire! I live with my partner (also a scientist), and our cat (not a scientist).

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  • Pete Webb

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    I live with my wife in Hayfield in the Peak District.Β  I’m a semi-retired Geologist with a passion for natural history and the great outdoors!

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    Latest Question:
    how did you do in shcool

  • Paul Machin

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    I am an Global Operations Director for Johnson Matthey, live in Cambridge with my family (2 children, 6 and 11). I look after teams in the USA, India, UK and China.

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  • Paul Eggleton

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    I’m a scientist working on insects, in the tropics and the UK. My special interest is in termites.

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  • Olivia Fleming

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    I am Northern Irish and I live in Edinburgh! I study parasites and I like to sing, hike and play piano.

     

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  • Nora Vyas

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    I am an Associate Professor in psychology and chartered psychologist. I am passionate about talking about mental health and influence of meditation on wellbeing. I am interested in what areas of the brain ‘light up’ when completing memory/attention tasks? Why is sleep important for wellness? What is the impact of mental health on an individual and how does it differ from physical conditions? Β How can we end mental health stigma? Can meditation improve wellbeing? I lead the instagram page @mentalhealth_connect. I enjoy photography, keeping fit, and travelling!

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    Latest Question:
    are you all really scientists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Nick Downer

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    I live with my partner in West Yorkshire. I love to travel and go on adventures, one of my goals is to see as much of the world as possible!

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  • Mona-Lisa Kwentoh

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    I am curious and a peoples’ person. I love learning about people , places and culture.

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  • Michael Schubert

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    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!

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    Latest Question:
    what happens when a person whos sick gets a DNA while the person is sick what do you do

  • Mark Eyles

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    I’m enthusiastic, forward thinking and sociable but also disciplined, professional and driven to achieve high standards.

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    Latest Question:
    What is the most stressful part of the apprenticeship?

  • Lucy Houghton

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    When I’m not at work I enjoy getting out into nature, hiking, rock climbing, kayaking and scuba diving. I also love dogs.

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  • Liz Barron-Majerik

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    I always loved plants (their beautiful diversity and use in medicine) and was very jealous that my mum seemed to know all their names. So I studied all the sciences at school, then went to Edinburgh to study Botany (called plant science these days).

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    Latest Question:
    what is photosynthesis

  • Lisa Humphreys

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    I’m a Lecturer in Formulation Chemistry at Cranfield University specialising in explosive mixtures like pyrotechnics. I love using my imagination and creating fun educational activities for all ages.

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    Latest Question:
    Do you have to take safety precautions when conduction research

  • Kieran O'Sullivan

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    I live with my wife in Sutton Coldfield. I’m a Plastics Engineer. I enjoy keeping fit swimming and running and travelling with my wife. I’m half Portuguese and speak the language fluently, which also helps with all the romance languages (Spanish, French, Italian, Romanian). I work in quite a multi-national company which is headquartered in France so I’ve also found my language skills to be useful.

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  • Katie Wood

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    Hi!Β  I’m Katie and I live with my husband, 2 sons (aged 10 and 7) and 2 cats in Brighton.Β  I love hanging out with my friends and family at the beach, swimming in the sea and watching my beloved football team Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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    Latest Question:
    What is your favourite topic in science

  • Jonathan Teague

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    My research is a mix between Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Marine Technology and Optics. Specifically I look at coral health using colour and special cameras that detect colour.

    I am also a keen tinker-er of electronics/robots and an avid oogler of marine life.

    I love painting minatures, swimming and diving.

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  • Jonathan Shaw

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    I am a full time Scientist living in London – doing research and development on technologies that help clean the air we breathe! I love music such as jazz, enjoy gaming, chess and football. πŸŽΆπŸ•ΉοΈβš½οΈ

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    Latest Question:
    what is your iq

  • John Easton

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    Some people think I work in IT.Β  Really though I ‘play’ with cool technology, use it to solve problems and get paid to do that πŸ™‚

    I have a family (a wife, two sons and a cat) and we live in Hampshire.Β  I’m a big fan of Lego (Mindstorms, Spike, Serious Play) and a long-distance trail runner in my spare time.

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    Latest Question:
    what jobs use ai the most?

  • Joaquin de Navascues

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    I live in Colchester with my wife and two children. I am a Lecturer in genetics and molecular biology at the University of Essex. I like playing guitar, reading, building and repairing things, and martial arts. I really dislike vacuum-cleaning and washing lettuce for the salad.

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  • Jenny Roberts

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    I live in Lancaster with my husband and 3 kids. I’m a lecturer in mechanical engineering, so I teach students πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“ but I also do exciting research…like make homes for bumblebees πŸβ€‹, help amputees drive lorries πŸš› and look at how nature can inspire design! I love cycling, especially up big hills β›°οΈπŸš΄β€β™€οΈβ€‹…but engineering is my super power πŸ¦Έβ€‹!

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  • Isabelle Secord

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    I am a biology undergraduate student who just completed working in a pharmocology company for my year in Industry πŸ₯Ό. IΒ  spent my summer in Canada 🍁 working as a field assistant for a research internship studying bats πŸ¦‡πŸŒ³πŸž. I love animals, plants and Archery! 🏹🐱🌿

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    Latest Question:
    What is the equation for distance (I know it but I just wanted to here it from you XD)

  • Hannah Baird

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    When I’m not doing my PhD, I can be found at the cinema seeing the latest films, or singing in a choir.

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    Latest Question:
    Do you know any Astrophyscicists?

  • Evelyn Maniaki

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    I live with my partner and 2 cats in Bournemouth. I’m a PhD candidate and a small animal vet who loves new challenges. I love music and travelling!

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    do any animals get killed?

  • Ester Reina-Torres

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    I am from Barcelona, and I have been living in London for 10 years. I have also lived in Bristol and Dublin. I enjoy cooking (it’s a bit like working in a lab) and trying new foods. I unwind watching football – BarΓ§a supporter, here! – doing Pilates and reading fiction.

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    Latest Question:
    what does your eye contain to allow you to see through it?

  • Estelle McLean

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  • Emma Spooner

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    I live with my partner in Sheffield, but my job is across the peak district as a researcher in the University of Manchester. I work on a new, exciting type of solar cell. In my free time I like gardening, playing guitar, baking bread and going for long walks in the countryside. 🎸🍞🌳

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  • Ella Ray

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    I live in Bedford, and moved here for my job. Originally, I am from the Midlands and 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.

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  • Edward Guy

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    I live and work in Swansea but grew up in East London. I support Chelsea because the rest of my family supported either West Ham, Spurs or Arsenal.

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    Who is your favourite science communicator?

  • David Bibby

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  • Claire Rowlandson

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    I live in Preston with my husband, two daughters and two guinea pigs.Β  I work as a clinical scientist in a hospital helping save patients lives πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ”¬πŸ”¬.Β  Outside of work I enjoy running and reading (not at the same time!).

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  • Christie Waddington

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    Im a scientist from Kent, now living in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. I’m the only scientist in my family, and I love running, board games and singing (I’m in a band!). Currently watching the new Avatar series on Netflix and loving it!

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    Latest Question:
    how do you tell if its a right medical drug because i wanted to know how do you tell do you test it on people because

  • Cathy Fernandes

    About Me:

    I was born and grew up in Suffolk, England but my parents were Portuguese so I have dual nationality πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή. I moved to London πŸŒ†to go to university πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“ and I have lived there ever since except for 2 years when I lived in the Netherlands πŸ‡³πŸ‡±. I have a diverse taste in music 🎢 and booksπŸ“š, and when I was younger, I loved dancing πŸ’ƒ.

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  • Catherine Holt

    About Me:

    I live in Doncaster with my husband and two teenage children. I travel all over the UK and Europe supporting the UK space sector and get to meet some amazing people. I go to mixed martial arts classes and like watching TV.

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  • Bruno Silvester Lopes

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    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 2019πŸ™‚ 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.

     

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    Latest Question:
    what is your favourite planet and why/

  • Bethan Hindle

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    I live in Swindon with my partner, Andy. We spend a lot of our spare time at our allotment (or talking about the allotment).

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  • Andrew Parrott

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    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.

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    Latest Question:
    How do you get computers to understand code?

  • Andrew Gore

    About Me:

    Now retired so nothing exciting. Games of football 3 times a week and mentoring students once or twice a week.

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    Latest Question:
    what did you study at school

  • Alison Tidy

    About Me:

    I live with my family (2 children) in Derby with 3 cats, and I am a Plant Scientist. I love spending time outside, whether this is walking in the Peak District, visiting the sea or going to the park, and when I have the opportunity I enjoy kayaking and rock climbing. In the evenings I love watching disney films with the kids and reading a good sci-fi or fantasy book.

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