I previously completed a MSci degree in chemistry from Imperial College London and a PhD in chemistry from the University of East Anglia. My PhD research involved developing a new system for artificial photosynthesis where electric bacteria capture solar energy to make valuable chemicals such as hydrogen.

Following my PhD, I worked in science communication and engagement roles. Most recently, I was a Public Engagement Officer at the Earlham Institute (2021-23) where I managed the Barcoding the Broads programme as part of the Darwin Tree of Life consortium. I was also a Pint of Science City Coordinator for four annual festivals (2020-23), working with teams of volunteers to produce and promote engaging public events online and in-person.

I am also passionate about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in science, as well as providing new opportunities for researchers to maximise the impact of their work. I currently work with Norwich Science Festival as a Network Coordinator for Sci Comms East, developing a year-round offering of science communication training and networking events in the East of England.

Key publications

A decahaem cytochrome as an electron conduit in protein–enzyme redox processes. Chong-Yong Lee et al., Chem. Comm., 52, 7390-7393 (2016), doi: 10.1039/C6CC02721K.

Electron Accepting Units of the Diheme Cytochrome c TsdA, a Bifunctional Thiosulfate Dehydrogenase/Tetrathionate Reductase. Julia M. Kurth et al., J. Biol. Chem., 291(48), 24804-24818 (2016), doi: 10.1074/jbc.M116.753863.

Light-Driven H2 Evolution and C═C or C═O Bond Hydrogenation by Shewanella oneidensis: A Versatile Strategy for Photocatalysis by Nonphotosynthetic Microorganisms. Sam F. Rowe et al., ACS Catal., 7(11), 7558-7566 (2017), doi: 10.1021/acscatal.7b02736.

Quantum dot interactions with and toxicity to Shewanella oneidensis MR-1. Anna M Wroblewska-Wolna et al., Nanotechnology, 31(13), 134005 (2020), doi: 10.1088/1361-6528/ab5f78.