Personal view
I am doing a PhD in physical chemistry in Professor Richard Nichols’ group. The general focus of my work is investigating the potential of molecular systems for use in molecular electronic devices; i.e. where molecules act as wires and other electronic components. The focus of my PhD is on the use of magnetic metal contacts in molecular junctions to allow for the transport of electron spin, which can be used to carry a current. Throughout my PhD I use various surface science techniques including scanning probe microscopies, polarization modulation- infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy and electrochemistry.
I came to the University of Liverpool in 2006, from New York, to pursue an undergraduate degree in chemistry. I was attracted to this university because they were attentive to my needs as an international student and made sure I had as much information about not only the university, but also the city, before I committed to attending. I continued at the University for my PhD because I had the opportunity to continue working with Professor Nichols’ group, with whom I had done my 3rd and 4th year projects, in an area which interested me. Also I knew from 4 years of experience that the Department was very friendly. I feel coming to Liverpool has allowed me many opportunities I would not have had otherwise. This is particularly for my PhD, which has so far allowed me to visit the Technical University of Denmark, and attend the 62nd International Society of Electrochemistry conference in Japan.
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