Amy Colleran

Amy Colleran

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    PhD student in the Centre of Metabolomics Research at the University of Liverpool

  • Education

    • University of Liverpool

      2016 - 2020
      MChem Chemistry with a year in Industry 2:1

      Final Year Project - Characterisation of Shell- Isolated Nanoparticles for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SHINERS): Prepared citrate stabilised gold nanoparticles and SHINERS of varying sizes, then examined and compared their pH stability and their molar extinction coefficients to understand the limitations of SHINERS. I made decisions about project progression, using my initiative, determination, and knowledge to resolve experimental issues and managed my time appropriately. The… Show more Final Year Project - Characterisation of Shell- Isolated Nanoparticles for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SHINERS): Prepared citrate stabilised gold nanoparticles and SHINERS of varying sizes, then examined and compared their pH stability and their molar extinction coefficients to understand the limitations of SHINERS. I made decisions about project progression, using my initiative, determination, and knowledge to resolve experimental issues and managed my time appropriately. The information communicated provided clear outcomes and good suggestions on how the project should proceed. Show less

    • University of Liverpool

      2021 - 2025
      PhD
  • Experience

    • Oxfam

      Aug 2017 - May 2023
      Volunteer

      Regularly volunteer in the shop, working in many different areas of the store including serving customers, sorting through stock and donations, handling finances, and keeping the store clean and tidy to become a proactive member of the team. I also interact with customers and assist them with any issues or queries in a polite and positive manner.

    • INEOS Inovyn

      Sept 2018 - Aug 2019
      New Coatings Developments Technician

      • Synthesised, investigated, and evaluated anode coatings for the chlor-alkali process. • Adapted to an industrial environment and to using different equipment. • Quickly learned and researched a lot of new chemical knowledge relevant to the industry that had not been discussed whilst at university to become a more dependable part of the team.• Assisted in producing and utilising a new prototype test cell rig to produce reliable electrochemical data, using the cell and a potentiostat, about the coatings. • Experience collaborating with different teams within Inovyn on projects for clients and discussing results in a collaborative manner. Show less

    • University of Liverpool

      Jan 2021 - May 2021
      Casual worker

      Working in the COVID-19 genomic sequencing group performing RNA extraction of COVID-19 samples and helping with general lab maintenance.

    • University of Liverpool

      Oct 2021 - now
      PHD Student
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SysMIC Module 1 - An Introduction to Quantitative Biology

      SysMIC.ac.uk
      Dec 2023
    • Programming Foundations: Fundamentals

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2020
      View certificate certificate