Freya is the recipient of an Oxford-Radcliffe OxICFM CDT Scholarship. She completed her MChem at Exeter College, University of Oxford in 2023. Her Part II project was supervised by Prof. Charlotte Williams on heterobimetallic catalysts for the ring-opening copolymerisation of CO₂ and epoxides. In the summer of 2022, she also completed a research project in Switzerland on the chemical recycling of nylon waste. Her academic interests are centred on inorganic catalysis and materials, as applied to environmental and sustainable chemistry. Outside the lab, she enjoys reading, cycling and playing the piano.

Michael completed his MSci at the University of Birmingham. Whilst there he undertook a summer research project testing (organo)catalysts for the degradation of common waste polymers into high-value products. His MSci project in the Champness group focussed on the synthesis of mechanically interlocked molecules for the post-synthetic modification of the surface of MOFs. This work led to him developing a keen interest in supramolecular chemistry more generally. Outside of chemistry, he enjoys reading, hiking and watching rugby.

James is the recipient of the Trinity College Christopher Williams Scholarship. He is from the West Midlands and he completed his MSci at the University of Cambridge, where he did his final year project in the Forse group looking at MOFs as supercapacitor materials. His aim in research is to find and improve materials that help tackle the huge challenges posed by climate change and lead to a more sustainable society. Outside of chemistry, James enjoys playing instruments, playing badminton and occasionally baking.

Andrew (Andy) lives in Oxfordshire. He just finished his MSc in Advanced Chemistry at Cardiff University, where he undertook a collaborative research project investigating chemical reactions catalysed by polymerised anthraquinones. His research interests focus on spectroscopy of all kinds, synthetic chemistry and coding. Outside Chemistry he enjoys music (heavy metal) and playing this guitar.

Egor finished his MSc degree at the National University of Singapore, where he worked on the shape-selective synthesis of metal nanocrystals and their self-assembly. Previously he spent one year in South Korea developing nanocrystals and their assembly for studying quantum electrodynamic behaviour of chlorophyll in a plasmonic nanocavity under the supervision of Professor Luke P. Lee. He is interested in inorganic synthesis and coordination chemistry and would like to broaden his capability in synthesis. Besides research, Egor enjoys long walks, playing badminton and reading.

Bianca grew up in Timisoara, Romania. She finished her Masters in Chemistry at the University of Oxford, doing experimental work on non-precious metal perovskite materials for applications in photocatalysis under the supervision of Ludmilla Steier. She has previously done work on EPR in the Timmel group and worked as a summer student at the University of Bologna. Bianca is interested in understanding the structure and properties of functional solid state materials, with a focus on future renewable energy solutions. Outside of science, she loves hiking, language learning, writing, reading a good book or practising tennis and BJJ.

Chiara is Italian and came to Oxford to study for her MChem at Jesus College. She graduated in 2023 after completing her research project in Professor Harry Anderson's group, studying ion transport through porphyrin nanorings in lipid membranes. Her research interests include supramolecular and medicinal chemistry. Outside the lab, she enjoys climbing and painting.

Eilidh completed her MChem at the University of St Andrews in 2023. During her degree she undertook an industrial placement year at William Blythe where she worked on developing novel manufacturing routes to solid electrolyte materials. She completed her Master’s project with Dr Julia Payne; investigating the structure and ionic conductivity of solid-state electrolytes for potassium ion batteries. Her research interests are energy materials and sustainable synthesis. In her spare time, she enjoys playing hockey, watching rugby and singing.

Originally from Northamptonshire, James completed his MSci at the University of Nottingham, working on low coordinate Fe terphenyl complexes with Prof Debbie Kays. Prior to this, he undertook a summer project on CO₂ electroreduction with Prof Andrei Khlobystov, also at the University of Nottingham. His main research interests are in small molecule and C-H activation and reactive low coordinate species. Outside of the lab, James enjoys cooking and karate.

Originally from Staffordshire, Amelia completed her MChem degree at Keele University. Her final year project was conducted under the supervision of Dr Peter Matthews, investigating boron and nitrogen doped polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons as catalysts for small molecule activation. Her primary research interest involves main group chemistry. When not in the lab, Amelia enjoys travelling, as well as exploring new pubs and coffee shops.

Zuzanna came from Poland to the UK four years ago to do a Master of Chemistry with a Year in Industry at the University of Sheffield. During her industrial placement, she gained insight into the formulation of epoxy adhesive and material sciences. In her final year, she decided to pursue new challenges in the field of computational chemistry. She developed a passion for programming and Machine Learning, especially for using them in chemical research and discovery. She is joining the CDT to work with Profs Mark Wilson and Nicole Grobert on the controlled growth of novel carbon polymorphs. Outside of then lab/office, she enjoys going to the gym and sci-fi novels, both reading and writing.

Litong is the recipient of a University of Oxford’s Clarendon Fund Scholarship. Originally from China, she earned her MChem degree from the University of Oxford in 2023. Her Part II project investigated diffuse scattering in correlated disordered binary solids using Monte Carlo simulations. She is interested in computational material chemistry. Outside of her academic pursuits, she enjoys music, movies and reading.