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Shellie Wall
Colchester Co-ordinator
I'm a final year Plant Physiology PhD student in Professor Lawson's lab in partnership with BASF & NIAB studying the variation of stomata in wheat. I love talking anything science related and learning new things; to do this down the pub with people that are genuinely interested is what its all about...
Alex Bowles
Colchester Co-ordinator
I am a third year PhD student studying the evolution of plants and their responses to drought stress. Outside my research, I enjoy playing squash, botanising and exploring ways to communicate fascinating science.
Jareth Wolfe
Our Body Organiser
I am a second year PhD student at the University of Essex. My work focusses on using explainable AI to understand how our genes are regulated in different cell types. Outside of my work at the university I’m interested in photography and playing tabletop games.
Peter Smyth
Our Body Organiser
I am a in the first year of a PhD in Biochemistry, researching time-resolved and serial X-ray crystallography, which means I fire X-rays and lasers at proteins, seeing what they look like, and how they change over time. When I'm not playing with X-rays, I can be found riding my bike or eating cake.
Ana Maria Isac
Our Body Organiser
I am a third year PhD student at the University of Essex and my research is focused on identifying new targets for the treatment of prostate cancer. In my spare time, I enjoy drawing, playing board games and spending time in nature.
Dorka Nagy
Our Body Organiser
I am a master’s student in Molecular Medicine, working under the supervision of Dr Radu Zabet on DNA-methylation. I have a particular interest in astrobiology, which is also my hobby along with other art forms.
Chloe Tasker
Beautiful Mind Organiser
I am a 2nd year BSc Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience student. After, I wish to complete a PhD in neuroscience. I currently work in the Cognition & Emotion and the Social Embodiment Labs. With Pint of Science, I want to share my interest in the human mind. I also like to cook, bake and scrapbook.
Alex Buckingham
Beautiful Mind Organiser
I am a second year BSc Genetics and Genomics student, with a particular interest in plant epigenetics. Outside of university work I enjoy film photography, geocaching, and learning about high fashion.
Angela Kokic Brnicevic
Beautiful Mind Organiser
I am a first year undergraduate student at University of Essex and I study BSc Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience. I plan of doing Masters degree in Cognitive Science because I want to focus my work on the interaction between people and machines.
Roxana-Maria Rujan
Beautiful Mind Organiser
I am a second year PhD candidate in the Life Sciences Department. My research is focused on the bias signalling in class B GPCRs with an emphasis on the glucagon receptor (GCGR). Outside my research I enjoy travelling and taking photographs.
Nicole Smith
Beautiful Mind Organiser
I am a second year PhD student in the Language and Linguistics department studying Conversation Analysis. Outside my research at the university, I am a part of the university choir, I enjoy puzzles and any sort of games, learning new things, and travelling to new places.
Iain Farquharson
Tech Me Out Organiser
I am a fan of all tech, whether it’s space launches or electric cars! Working in the University Estates department gets me close to the latest tech like car charging and solar panels. Pint of Science allows me to hear from experts about teasers of what's to come and in a pub, what’s not to like?!
Carla Fiorella Urcia Rivera
Tech Me Out Organiser
I am in my first year of robotic engineering. I want to show the beauty of science and technology and how important of their role in our day to day and futures.
Preda Patricia
Tech Me Out Organiser
I am a first year BEng Robotic Engineering. I believe that nothing is impossible as long as there is passion. I love electric racing cars and everything related to technology.
Raul Villalta
Tech Me Out Organiser
I am Finance Msc student with an undergrad in chemical engineering. I have always been interested in how finding out how the world works, so I came to love physics, chemistry and technology. For that reason, Pint of Science is the perfect event for me as I learn about while chilling in a Pub.
Julia Heimann
Our Society Organiser
I am a first year PhD student in Psycholinguistics looking at bilingual language processing. Originally from South Germany, I enjoy swimming and spending time outside.
Jack Davis
Our Society Organiser
I am a final year Biological Science student, with a particular interest in molecular genetics. I love all things darts and Harry Potter.
Alex Milliken
Our Society Organiser
I am in my final year of a BSc Biological sciences degree, with interests into molecular plant genetics and plant physiology. I am a massive Harry Potter fan, trying to find the magic within reality ⌁☍.
Perry James
Our Society Organiser
I work for the University of Essex as part of the Student Recruitment team. In my role I represent the university at a variety of events in the UK and the EU and work with key stakeholders such as schools and agents. In my spare time, I enjoy running, going to the theatre and travelling.
Robyn Emmerson
Planet Earth Organiser
I am a first year PhD student, studying the effects of light on plant physiology and genetics. Outside the lab I enjoy print making and a pint.
Denitsa Hristova
Planet Earth Organiser
I am a final year BSc Biological sciences student with huge a passion for plants and evolution. Outside university I like traveling and spending chill time with my friends.
Caitlin Orzel
Planet Earth Organiser
I am a MSc Tropical Marine Bioogy student, working on a project of the genetic connectivity of corals. Outside of university I am part of the university lacrosse team and have a passion for scuba diving.
Alex Shakspeare
Planet Earth Organiser
I am a first year PhD student studying aquaculture. Working closely with local oystermen I will be implementing novel technologies into the farming process, trialling new nursery and ongrowing systems and investigating behaviours in the lab. Outside university I enjoy freediving and rugby.
Sasha Murray
Planet Earth Organiser
I am a second year BSc Business Management student. I was inspired by PoS 2019 which is why i'm volunteering. I enjoy travelling and Marine life conservation.