Placements and Careers

Name: Georgie Savage

Role: Postdoctoral Research Associate 

Company: University of Exeter 

Georgie is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Exeter, working on the interdisciplinary CRCRM-funded project Microfluidic Approach for Rapid Discovery of Enzymes for Microplastic Breakdown and Environmental Impacts. This project aims to advance our understanding of microplastic waste degradation by harnessing state-of-the-art microfluidic technologies and the rapid evolution of biocatalysts to target a range of synthetic and biodegradable plastics. Georgie's research within this project investigates the ecotoxicological effects of enzymatically degraded polymers and their breakdown products on marine organisms, contributing to the development of safe-by-design plastics that minimise environmental harm throughout their lifecycle. 

Name: Ola Dosunma

Role: Senior Regulatory Scientist 

Company: Vitis Regulatory 

Ola is a Senior Regulatory Scientist at Vitis Regulatory, where he applies expertise in chemical risk assessment and regulatory science to support the sound management of chemicals. His role involves evaluating scientific evidence, conducting hazard and risk assessments, developing regulatory strategies, and providing advice to industry and government stakeholders. Working at the interface of science, policy, and regulation, he helps translate complex scientific data into practical regulatory and business decisions while supporting innovation and sustainability. 

Name: Lowenna Jones

Role: Environmental Analyst - Chemicals Specialist

Company: The Office for Environmental Protection

Name: Imogen Bailes

Role: Senior Research Associate (Postdoctoral Researcher)   

Department/Team: Environmental Organic Chemistry 

Company: Lancaster University

Imogen is a Senior Research Associate (Postdoctoral Researcher) in Environmental Organic Chemistry working on the NERC-funded P-FASE (PFAS Fate And Speciation in the Environment) project, a collaborative project led by the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH), and with partners including the University of Birmingham, the British Geological Survey (BGS), and the Environment Agency. The project aims to develop a comprehensive fate and exposure model to predict the distribution, behavior, and bioaccumulation of PFAS across environmental compartments and over time. Imogen's  role focuses on generating key data to underpin this model, including compiling emission inventories for PFAS compounds, designing and carrying out field sampling campaigns, and developing analytical methods to quantify short-chain PFAS in environmental samples. They will also contribute to modelling efforts by using advanced computational methods to better predict physicochemical properties and therefore improve our understanding of how PFAS structure influences environmental fate, transport, and exposure. Together, this work supports the development of predictive tools that will help policymakers and regulators better manage the environmental and health risks posed by PFAS.

Name: Eve Tarring

Role: Environmental Water Quality Consultant 

Department/Team: Water Team 

Company: Stantec

Eve sits between the environmental water quality team and the process engineering team for nature-based solutions. She carries out water quality assessments and water resourcing options mainly for water companies, as well as designing constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment. 

Name: Imogen Poyntz-Wright

Role: Data Graduate  

Department/Team: Nuclear

Company: Babcock

Imogen sits in the Nuclear division of Babcock International, applying data science and analystical expertise to deliver data-driven solutions for internal customers. Her role involves working with complex and continally evolving datasets, using tools such as Python SQL and Power BI to develop robust analyses and provide actionable insights. 

Name: Ciara Sanchez Paredes 

Role: (Eco) toxicology consultant 

Company: Yordas Group 

Name: Isla Thorpe

Role: Pollution Advisor, Environmental Pollution Team

Company: JNCC