Last updated: 2 June 2025
Current Sector: Teaching
Current Company: Hayesfield School
PhD Project Title: Sequence Control via Selective Polymerization Catalysis to Tune the Degradation Properties of Poly(lactic acid), PLA
Supervisor: Matthew Davidson (Chemistry)
Supervisor(s): Dr Antoine Buchard
External Partner: Total Corbion
Niamh graduated from the University of Warwick in 2019 with an MChem degree. During her final year project, Niamh worked under the supervision of Professor David Haddleton to produce cobalt(II)-based catalysts for the use as chain transfer agents to control the molecular weights of polymers produced via radical polymerisations. Niamh has always been interested in sustainability and protecting the environment, and joined the CSCT to focus on these principles. During her spare time, Niamh enjoys running, cooking and trying new gins.
