Clare Rice

Research Assistant

Clare is working on an industrial research collaboration exploring the development of electrochemical hydrogen compressors. Her project integrates fundamental electrochemical testing with applied chemical engineering principles to support the scale-up of hydrogen technologies.

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Scott Place

PhD Student

Scott is undertaking a PhD project focused on the electroanalytical evaluation of redox catalysts for organic electrosynthesis. His research uses nitroxyl-mediated alcohol oxidation as a case study to develop and benchmark electrochemical methods for understanding catalyst performance, kinetics, and mechanisms. By combining techniques such as cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, and chronopotentiometry, Scott's work aims to provide a framework for assessing molecular redox catalysts in complex electrochemical environments.

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Nia Foster

PhD Student

Nia's PhD research centres on the design and evaluation of molecular catalysts for difficult reduction reactions, with a particular emphasis on aryl halide reduction. Her project explores both electrochemical and electrophotochemical strategies to enhance catalytic activity and selectivity. Through a detailed study of electron transfer mechanisms, she is investigating new pathways to enable challenging redox transformations under mild conditions.

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Anna White

PhD Student

Anna's research focuses on electrolytes with a strong affinity for carbon dioxide, targeting their potential for gas capture and electrochemical transformation. She is particularly interested in the role of ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, and concentrated aqueous electrolytes in selectively stabilising CO₂ and its reduction intermediates. Her project aims to inform the development of new materials for carbon capture and utilisation.

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