Last updated: 27 May 2025
Current Sector: Industry
Current Company: Molecular Devices
PhD Project Title: Visible-light mediated C–H functionalisations
Supervisor: Alex Cresswell (Chemistry)
External Partner: GSK
MRes Project 1: Metal Organic Framework Immobilised Organocatalysis: Catalyst Development, Characterisation and Evaluation
Supervisor(s): Emma Emanuelsson-Patterson (Chemical Engineering)
Supervisor(s): Professor Andrew Burrows
MRes Project 2: Biorenewable Syntheses of Nitrogen Heterocyles
Supervisor(s): Professor Steven Bull and Dr Ulrich Hintermair
Alison graduated from the University of Sussex with an MChem in Chemistry in 2013. Her interest in research developed over two summer placements, first with Professor Geoff Cloke and then in industry at Eli Lilly. Her final year research project with Professor John Spender started with the aim of looking at atom economical routes to 1,4-benzodiazepines but had a slight change of direction. Following graduation, she spent three years working for Infineum UK developing new detergent technologies for engine lubricant applications before deciding to head back to university. Outside of work Alison alternates between running, swimming and cycling but doesn’t do triathlons. She shows a casual disregard for recipes in her cooking and is an occasional baker.
