Aneesa graduated with an MChem in 2017. Her thesis discussed the synthesis of a significantly rare spiro [indoline-2,4′-quinoline] system. Through multi-step rearrangements of simple heterocyclic starting materials, to the architecturally complex spirocyclic system. She joined the CSCT to continue with research whilst focusing on her main interest in sustainability. Outside academia she enjoys travelling, hiking, skiing, basically anything that involves the great outdoors.