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What’s your professional background and how did you come to work at Diamond?
During my Master’s degree in chemistry at the University of Wroclaw in Poland, I worked on the development of new Al-based catalysts applied in the polymerisation of lactic acid. Its biodegradable product is widely used in the form of medical implants like stents, implantable drug dispensers and food packaging. I wanted to continue my studies abroad, so I looked for PhD opportunities at the University of Southampton.
Read more...What’s your professional background and how did you come to work at Diamond?
I trained as a solicitor and have a Masters in Legal Practice (MLP). My university and professional backgrounds have exposed me to intellectual property and copyright law, which is what my role as Legal Counsel at Diamond is all about.
In my home country of Australia, I worked in native title, which is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land rights. I also travelled a lot to Asia and Europe for educational opportunities, including a United Nations internship in Italy. In the UK, I applied for a job at Diamond where I learnt about the synchrotron and about the amazing science that Diamond does.
Read more...Diamond Light Source is the UK's national synchrotron science facility, located at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire.
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