"[...] I want to achieve this by getting larger representation for my age group in SCI and creating better connections between universities and companies, wherein recent graduates can easily find a role that suits them at a company they love."
Organic chemistry and Computational chemistry, focusing primarily on applications in the pharmaceutical sector.
How did you first get involved with SCI?
I was first introduced to SCI when I was awarded the ‘best performing second year student’ prize by the Northwest and Merseyside group. Since joining SCI, I have attended multiple conferences and talks; through these events I have had the privilege of networking with individuals from across many different industries. Because of these opportunities as well as other programmes (Bright SCIdea, mentoring, posters and presentations etc.) I would highly recommend any of my peers to consider joining SCI. These opportunities give excellent experience to undergraduates and new graduates, giving students a first step into the science and business world. SCI not only accommodates networking but also develops key skills which will benefit all future career decisions.
What do you hope to gain from your involvement with SCI?
From my time with SCI, I would like to improve some of my own skills: networking with scientists at conferences, experience representing Liverpool university and connecting with other companies and developing my presentation skills through attending talks etc.
Besides these personal goals I want to give my peers a platform to connect to the science and business world. I want to achieve this by getting larger representation for my age group in SCI and creating better connections between universities and companies, wherein recent graduates can easily find a role that suits them at a company they love. With all of the connections SCI has I feel this is a perfect proposal that can induce this development.
SCI aims to be ‘where science meets business’. What is the potential commercial application of your research?
My Master’s research will focus on using high throughput virtual screening (HTVS) techniques for detecting and demonstrating successful photocatalysts. By utilising this screening approach it can save chemists hundreds if not thousands of reactions worth of testing. This will significantly streamline discovery and allow for new advancements to occur much quicker. Application across industry would mean less reactions and more valuable data, saving significantly on cost and sustainability metrics.
Joseph Parkin
University of Liverpool, Chemistry department of Physical Sciences
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