Teaching
Computational skills for chemists
Large Computational chemistry 1st yr workshops
Teach concepts and encourage independent investigations using computational chemistry.
foundations of Quantum chemistry (Third year module)
Theoretical rigour combined with practical advice and skills, including authentic mini-research assignment and lab to program basic quantum chemistry algorithm
python for chemists honours course
Increase the programming skills of chemistry students regardless of their background, and provide insight into the types of chemistry problem that can be tackled.
DataCamp interactive online learning platform has been very helpful within this course.
Research skills and experiences before honours
high school research experience: SciX@UNSW
Lead coordinator and co-creator of the SciX summer school with almost 100 students annually coming to UNSW to pursue scientific research with PhD student mentors
Research engagement in 1st Yr
As part of large first-year workshops, providing research skills training and deep engagement opportunities with research and researchers through interviews, producing infographics
Course-based research experience
Leading UNSW's "Research Project in Chemistry" (CHEM2999, course coordinator) and "Advanced Research Project in Chemistry" (CHEM3998, jointly delivering)
Innovating cohort group meetings and centralised research skills training