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Nick Penfold

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  • Education:

    Thetford Grammar School 2005-2009 – GCSE & A-levels
    University of Sheffield 2009 – 2013 – Chemistry Masters Degree
    University of Sheffield 2013-2017: PhD, Polymer Chemistry

  • Qualifications:

    A levels (2009): Chemistry (A), Physics (B) and Maths (B)
    Undergraduate degree (2013). MChem (1st)
    PhD (2017). Pass

    After completing my GCSEs I didn’t know what I wanted to do as a career. Advise from my parents was to study subjects I’m interested in so I chose chemistry, physics and maths. These subjects complimented one another very well – maths is essential for any science degree.

    After completing my A levels I was lucky enough to get a place at University of Sheffield

  • Work History:

    Cotswold outdoors, retail assistant (2008/2009)

    NHS Porter (2009-2013) – part time/bank work during university holidays

    University of Sheffield, Post-doctoral researcher (2017-2019)
    Syngenta (2019 – present)

    • About Me:

      I’m Nick, a sporty scientist working in the Agrochemical industry

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      I’m Nick, a 29 yr old scientist working at Syngenta (an agrochemical company near Wokingham). I have recently moved house from Sheffield, where I spent 10 years at University studying chemistry. In my spare time I enjoy dog walking, camping, hiking and love sports (especially football and cricket) and am a Norwich City season ticket holder.

      PS. My family are dog-obsessed – below is a picture of our youngest border collie (Maizie)

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      I work as a chemist, specifically focused on making and using polymers for improving product performance

    • My Typical Day:

      I wake up ; start the day with an exciting breakfast. After travelling to work (unless I’m ‘WFH’) I make a hot drink and begin looking at my calendar for the day. It usually consists of team meetings, conducting experiments and talking to work mates.

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      Typical day involves lots of experimental planning, conducting experiments and analysing results. There is fair whack of project meetings and presentations to prepare for but it is all great fun!

    • My Interview

      • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

        Sports loving chemist

        What did you want to be after you left school?

        Didn't know (and that is ok)

        Were you ever in trouble at school?

        Once or twice....

        Who is your favourite singer or band?

        Avicii

        What's your favourite food?

        Roast dinner

        If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

        1. Home gym 2. Long and successful life 3. Own dogs

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