Reducing carbon emissions
A Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ chemistry graduate is making reductions in carbon emissions possible with her research into hydrogen energy for mobile devices. Studying chemistry was the start of her journey.
A university degree can often inspire a passionate interest that will set you on a path of discovery. For our Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ chemistry students this can involve research into vital areas such as health and medicine, crime detection, and renewable energy solutions.
For Chemistry MChem graduate Lizzie Ashton, her final year project was a real source of inspiration.
Solving environmental challenges
Lizzie pursued a PhD after completing her Chemistry degree. Her research explores the use of hydrogen gas in fuel cells to create renewable electricity – with the only waste product being water. She explains:
For Lizzie, knowing that her research could have a positive impact on the environment gives her a real motivation to continue pushing boundaries and achieving results.
Lizzie knew chemistry was the degree for her quite early on:
She admits that the initial transition to university life can be daunting:
A bright future
After graduating with an MChem in Chemistry, Lizzie knew she wanted to continue her research into cleaner energy solutions. A PhD at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ University gave her the opportunity to do so, while providing opportunities to support teaching and grow professionally.
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Lizzie knows that she wants to continue working in her current field and looks forward to future opportunities in academia or industry. But she looks back on her time as a Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ University undergraduate fondly: