The Team

Praveen Paul (she/her)

Co-Founder & Director

I'm trained as a neuroscientist and am amazed to see how far Pint of Science has spread! There's a whole variety of scientific research happening across the world and I'm excited to be part of bringing it all together and sharing it with you.

Michael Motskin (he/him)

Co-Founder

I want to get Pint of Science to every city in the world and communicate science as it is- fun, fascinating and inspiring.

Elodie Chabrol (she/her)

Social Media Manager & International Director

Hyperactive neuroscientist who loves sci-comm! I jumped into the Pint of Science adventure the first year in London, then founded the French one and now I help new countries to launch the festival. My mission? Make science accessible to everyone, everywhere!

Athina Frantzana

EDI Consultant

With a STEM background and a passion for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), I have been educating individuals on EDI matters, promoting STEM careers, and improving workplaces in STEM for more than a decade.

Sarah Hoey (she/her)

Social Media Officer

A neuroscientist by training, I'm a strong advocate of science and its communication. It’s a privilege to work with such an amazing team to give the public an opportunity to learn more about the science that affects their everyday lives.

Annemarie Pickersgill

Chapter Manager - Scotland

I am a post-doctoral researcher studying meteorite impact craters. I'm interested in space and space exploration, and combining this with a passion for the outdoors by participating in analogue space missions, during which I pretend to be exploring another planet while in fact exploring our own.

Jill Merlini

Chapter Manager - North West England

I’m a post-doc working at UCL studying brain tumour recurrence. I love seeing academics and industry professionals bring our Pint of Science topics to life in the local pub!

Pierre-Philippe Dechant

Chapter Manager - North East England

I'm a lecturer in Maths with a broader STEM background and interested in the relationship between data science, sustainability and science communication! I have been involved in Pint of Science since it first started and happy to guide cities in my old stomping ground in the North East!

Alex Holmes (she/her)

Chapter Manager - Yorkshire & the Humber

I’m a Lecturer in Pharmacology that’s found myself working somewhere between biology, chemistry and computational science. When I’m not “hacking into supercomputers” or complaining about my protein yields, you can find me relaxing with some pottery or a good book!

Lucy Manifold

Chapter Manager - Northern Ireland & Wales

I’m based in North Wales with a PhD in Geoscience, now working in Research & Development in the industry. As well as supporting Pint of Science, I love horror films, ice skating, and generally trying out new things.

Chryssa Brown

Chapter Manager - West Midlands

Cristina Perez

Chapter Manager - East Midlands

A chemist and neuroscientist by training, through my experience I've become more interested in getting involved in different ways of communicating scientific research to a wider audience and I'm very excited to be part of this amazing festival again.

Jay James (he/they)

Chapter Manager - South West England

Researcher in Infection, Inflammation and Immunity. I was initially dragged to a meeting and convinced to organise an event where I saw the impact of Pint of Science and the passion people have for this festival! I am now excited to be more involved as a chapter manager!

Heather Love

Chapter Manager - South East England

I’m a PhD student in Biomedical Sciences with Public Engagement at the University of Edinburgh. My research aims to understand how mutations in a specific gene, eEF1A2, cause conditions like epilepsy and developmental delay.

Peter Wyatt

Chapter Manager - East of England

I'm a senior scientist in physics and engineering working on future technologies for displays. You're quite likely to find me pint in hand at a local brewery, (im)patiently waiting for Pint of Science.

Holly Bachas Brook

Chapter Manager - London

I am a postdoctoral researcher studying infection in 3D models of the human placenta. Passionate about promoting public engagement with science and research!

Francesca Di Domenico

Chapter Manager - London

I am a postdoctoral researcher at UCL, studying chronic pain and stress. Having experienced Pint of Science as an audience member, team member, and speaker, I’m now excited to take on the role as a Chapter Manager for London!