Natural Sciences Research Seminars

Speaker: Robert Swierczewski, University of Chester

The origins of water purification methods lie in prehistory. The first documented use of solar energy for water purification was described by the ancient Roman philosopher Lucius A. Seneca in a series of philosophical essays titled Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, published around 65AD. Ancient Romans were skilled in using solar...

Speaker: Dr Maria Sotenko, University of Chester

Over the past two decades, the concept of “sustainable development” has been widely adopted in science. Yet, the sustainable development of products and processes with limited resources and zero waste still poses a significant challenge for researchers and manufacturers. Here we propose to look at the concept of sustainable development...

Speaker: Dr Archit Mehra, University of Chester

Student Seminar as part of Development Week.

Speaker: Dr David Ward, University of Chester

Seminar as part of Development Week.

Speaker: Dr Gerard Edwards, University of Chester

TBC

Speaker: Varun Bheemireddy, University of Chester

Single-Molecule Junctions (SMJ) are fundamental to nanoelectronic components that use molecules as their building elements. It is an interdisciplinary field that includes a subtle interplay of physics, chemistry, materials science, and electronic engineering. This presentation broadly focuses on a literature review of SMJs, a brief research proposal as a part...

Speaker: Thomas Chalker, University of Chester

Heat fatigue is experienced much quicker in hot and humid conditions than in moderate climates, restricting athletic performance. Recent research in the field of sport science has shown that menthol, a known topical analgesic found naturally in mint oil, can help improve athletic performance in these conditions: the application of...

Speaker: Kagya Nyanin, Technical Manager, Less Common Metals Ltd

This presentation looks at the Chinese Rare Earth Industry and how Less Common Metals Ltd is working with European partners to create a supply chain for Rare Earth permanent magnets. Pilot processes will be developed for the innovative extraction, separation and transformation of rare earth elements. SecREEts pilots will focus...

Speaker: Dr Ahmed Alsaadi, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, University of Sheffield

For information on how to attend the seminar via MS Teams, please contact the organiser, Dr David Ward.

Speaker: Various

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Air Quality Network, of which the University of Chester is a collaborator, is working with academic partners to convene this online workshop, which will bring together air quality, virology, aerosol, metrology, climate, health and built environment researchers. This meeting is being arranged at...