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Eleanor Ender
City Coordinator
I'm a third-year Chemistry PhD student researching catalysts for green hydrogen. I love learning about new research and making science accessible. Outside the lab, I enjoy arts, crafts, and foraging. Whether exploring science or nature, I'm curious and eager to share knowledge in creative ways!
Sylvia Kaempf
City Coordinator
I'm a 3rd year PhD student developing a computational chemical model to predict drug cardiotoxicity. I'm super excited to be involved in this year's Pint of Science and hearing about all the innovative research going on in Manchester. Hope to see you all at this year's festival!
Mateusz Salamon
City Coordinator
I'm a 1st year PhD researcher studying catalytic reaction for clean fuel production. This is my first year with Pint of Science, and I am excited to share my passion for sustainable chemistry in a fun and accessible way. I love bringing people together to chat about science, especially over a pint!
Paula Muñoz Roldan
Social Media and Comms Officer
Born in Badalona (Barcelona), I moved to Manchester for science! I'm a research associate in plant physiology, passionate about making science accessible. I'm volunteering for PoS Manchester 2025 as social media manager to engage everyone with the amazing science happening in this city and beyond!
Charles Gyasi
Treasurer and EDI Officer
I research the rhythmic gene Tsc22d3 and its role in intestinal mucosal barriers. My work advances parasite biology, biomarker discovery, and drug screening for global health. Beyond the lab, I’m passionate about making science accessible and breaking barriers—something PoS helps me champion!
Phoebe Ryder
Atoms to Galaxies Team Member
Hi! I'm a PhD student at the University of Manchester. My research focuses on using radar techniques to observe space debris and asteroids. I'm looking forward to helping out at Pint of Science—see you all there!
Heather Partlow
Atoms to Galaxies Team Member
I'm Heather, a second-year Chemistry PhD student researching dinitrogen activation using early transition metals and actinides. This is my first time being involved with PoS, and I’m excited to create an environment where everyone can engage with science in an accessible and exciting way!
Sid Sule
Atoms to Galaxies Team Member
Hi! I'm Sid, a PhD student in Particle Physics. I work on simulating high-energy particle interactions, as seen at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. I enjoy playing the drums and climbing with my friends. See you at the pub!
Chloe Kadir
Atoms to Galaxies Team Member
I'm a first-year PhD student at University of Manchester working on mathematical models for the dark flight of meteorites. It's my first time volunteering for PoS, and I'm excited! I'm passionate about science communication and making research accessible to the public—especially over a pint!
Tongtian Ren
Atoms to Galaxies Team Member
I’m Tongtian, an astrophysics PhD student at Jodrell Bank. My research focuses on the search for extraterrestrial life. Whether or not we make contact with aliens one day, one thing is certain—we’re not alone when so many earthlings gather here at PoS 2025!
Anisa Yaseen
Beautiful Mind Team Member
I'm a first-year PhD student at the University of Manchester researching ethnic diversity in health studies, aiming for more inclusivity. I'm passionate about diversity and inclusion in science for equitable health outcomes. Excited to share and celebrate Manchester's research with PoS!
Priyal Naveen Golchha
Beautiful Mind Team Member
Hi, I’m Priyal, a second-year PhD student studying brain tumours. I love talking about research and how complex yet beautifully in sync the human body is. I hope Pint of Science 2025 is a memorable one for you!
Freya Bowden
Beautiful Minds Team Member
I'm a first-year neuroscience PhD student studying vascular dysfunction in mild cognitive impairment and its link to cognitive decline in dementia. Outside of research, I enjoy swimming and pub quizzes. I'm excited to join the PoS team to celebrate neuroimaging research in Manchester!
Paulina Villaseñor
Beautiful Minds Team Member
I'm a first-year PhD student at the Uni of Manchester. My research focuses on how inflammation affects the brain's vasculature and how we can detect these changes using advanced imaging. I believe it's our responsibility as scientists to make science accessible to everyone—especially over a pint!
Vicky Nicolaou
Beautiful Minds Team Member
Hey, I’m Vicky! I’m a first-year PhD student working on 3D bio-printed light-responsive gels that support cartilage regeneration. I love learning about cool scientific discoveries—especially over a pint!
Alexandra Medeea Nagy
Beautiful Minds Team member
I’m a first-year PhD student passionate about exploring big questions, solving problems, and connecting diverse fields—biology, engineering, or beyond. Outside the lab, I love climbing, reading, making art, and organizing events to spark curiosity. Excited to help make science accessible to all!
Jeni Sidwell
Creative Reactions Team Member
I’m a third-year PhD student studying evolution and ecology in seals, sea lions, fur seals, and walruses using bioinformatics tools. I’m also a musician and hobby watercolor artist. Excited to be part of PoS this year to inspire the public about the connection between science and art.
Xinyue LI
Creative Reactions Team Member
I’m a third-year PhD student at UoM, studying the history of meteorology and environmental history. I’m interested in transnational knowledge communication and the relationship between modern and traditional knowledge. In my free time, I enjoy archery and street dance.
Sachinvelu Sentheil
Creative Reactions Team Member
I’m a master’s by research student in astrophysics. My project involves hydrodynamic simulations of galaxy clusters. Some of my passions include 3D modeling in Blender, making beats on my MIDI controller, and photography. I’d love to connect with other scientists and people who share my hobbies!
Deepanshi Karwall
Our Body Team Member
I’m a PhD student in Ecology and Evolution, working on risk assessments for new probiotics. Excited to be part of PoS 2025! I’m passionate about bringing creativity into science communication, and am working on a project combining science with street theatre to make it more engaging and accessible.
Elizabeth Michalenko
Our Body Team Member
I’m a second-year PhD student in Electrical Engineering. My research explores the modeling of transmission and distribution networks to improve power system operation. I have a love for science communication and am very excited to see what fascinating talks PoS 2025 will bring!
Sudip Bose
Our Body Team Member
I’m a second-year PhD student working on real-time inline X-ray imaging of lightweight materials to detect defects and reduce costs, which helps lower CO₂ emissions. I enjoy connecting with people with similar research interests and look forward to an enriching experience at PoS 2025!
Marie-Noëlle Paludetto
Our Body Team Member
I'm a postdoc at UoM working on passive diffusion and liver uptake transporters in drug disposition. I'm passionate about SciComm. After organizing the 12th Science Slam Helsinki with The Science Basement, I'm excited to join PoS. I hope you’ll enjoy listening to engaging researchers at our events!
Alex Roberts
Planet Earth Team Member
I’m a second-year PhD student in nuclear physics, working on building a new instrument to better classify low-level nuclear waste. It’s amazing to see events like Pint of Science bring the public together to share our excitement for science. Looking forward to a brilliant PoS 2025!
Sidney Blackburn
Planet Earth Team Member
I’m Sidney! I’m a first-year PhD student in paleoceanography, researching heat and salt circulation in the Red Sea. I’m a nature lover and ecology enthusiast eager to share my fascination with science and the natural world with others.
Daniel Ryczek
Planet Earth Team Member
I’m a first-year PhD student in Earth and Environmental Sciences at UoM, researching critical mineral enrichment to identify sustainable and ethical sources. It’s my first time with PoS, and I strongly believe outreach is vital in geoscience. Excited to be part of this experience!
Naseel Sinan
Tech Me Out Team Member
Hi everyone, I’m Naseel Sinan, a first-year PhD student in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Manchester. My research focuses on robotic manipulators, specifically motion planning and grasping in challenging environments. Always happy to chat about robots!
Hari Newnham
Tech Me Out Team Member
I’m in my third year of a PhD developing hybrid mass spectrometry techniques to study biotherapeutics and protein systems. I’m excited to be part of Pint of Science to communicate niche research and highlight how academia and industry collaborate to solve everyday problems.
Mark Poole
Tech Me Out Team Member
I’m passionate about using synthetic biology to engineer life for a more sustainable and healthier future with cutting-edge technology. I’m excited to be part of the Tech Me Out team, where we’ll inspire people about how technology, chemistry, and biology are merging to shape our world.
Rachel
Tech Me Out Team Member
I’m a third-year Chemistry PhD student, developing high-throughput mass spectrometry methods for screening drug targets and biofluids. I’m passionate about making research accessible and engaging to the public. I look forward to celebrating the exciting science happening in Manchester for PoS 2025.
Yidan Xue
Tech Me Out Team Member
I am a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Manchester, where I work on using computational modelling and simulation to improve the safety and efficacy of medical devices. I am passionate about making research more accessible to the public.