Masters student profiles

Supportive and welcoming

Song Hee Yeo came from South Korea to do her undergraduate degree in our department, before progressing on to our MSc(Res) Chemistry course. She's now doing a PhD with Professor Iain Coldham.

Starting a career in renewable energy research

Daniel Cheung MSc Polymers for Advanced Technologies

Daniel did his undergraduate and masters degrees with us here in Sheffield, and is now a polymer researcher working on renewable energy.

A platform to showcase my potential

Liam Smith MSc(Res) Chemistry

Liam studied the fundamental chemistry behind artificial photosynthesis and solar energy conversion in our Lord Porter Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy Laboratory. This led to him securing a PhD position at the University of Manchester, where he'll be working with Rolls Royce.

A boost in my career

Bryony Parker BSc Chemistry; MSc Chemistry

Bryony worked with Professor Steve Armes on a polymer science project during her masters course, which led to a publication in a Royal Society of Chemistry journal. She's now working at the interface of chemistry research and the chemical industry.

My path to a PhD

Tom Bailey MSc Chemistry

Tom boosted his practical while completing a research project based around catalysis and, as a result, has secured a PhD position at a different university.

One of the best places to study the subject

Dayang Fazirah Abg Ahmad MSc Chemistry

Once she had adjusted to life in the UK, Dayang Fazirah started to develop lots of new skills and use a range of specialist equipment to prepare her for a PhD or chemistry job after graduation.