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Alan Robinson, PhD
OTA ID#: 106478
| Education Experience: |
MChem, Chemistry, University of Warwick, UK, 2005 PhD, Chemistry, University of Bristol, UK, 2009 (mid year) |
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| Focus of Study: | Chemistry - organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, reaction mechanism and catalysts |
| Awards: | Pfizer PhD Research Poster Competition 2008 (Bristol, UK) |
| Publications: | 2 in preparation from PhD study |
| Work Experience: | Currently work full for a large agrochemical company as a senior process chemist
-physical chemistry -chemistry (general) -organic chemistry -reaction mechanisms -chemical engineering -NMR, mass spec and other analysis Various placements in industry in organic synthetic chemistry - mechanisms, total synthesis, organic/organometallic chemistry |
| Skills & Achievements: | 1st class (hons) Masters MChem degree in chemistry (Univ. of Warwick, UK).
PhD Organic Chemistry with Prof. Guy lloyd-Jones at Univ. of Bristol, UK (submitted and viva completion in next few months). Teaching on a theoretical and practical courses to undergraduates at all tiers (from beginners to final year undergraduates) Supervision of students on masters degree projects |
| Career Interests: | Chemical Research in organic/organometallic chemistry. catalysis and mechanism in particular |
| Outside Interests: | Football (soccer), Films and socialising with friends |
| Additional Information: | Plenty of free time in the evenings mid-week - happy for the work and to help people |
| Message to Students and/or Parents: |
I have recently graduated from a 7 year stint in education which I thoroughly enjoyed! I understand the pressures and work-loads that can be involved, particularly with coursework and around the exam periods. I worked hard to obtain top grades throughout my degrees and I like the thought of helping others and passing on some of the knowledge I have gained. Since finishing my PhD in Chemistry, I have been working for a major agrochemical company in the UK and have continued to gain a lot of experience and knowledge - both theoretical and practical! |
| Postings Answered: | 437 |
| Cumulative OTA Rating: | 4.9/5 What is OTA Rating? |
- Population Growth and Percentage Increase - 130. Population of Mexico. In 2006 the population of Mexico was 107.4 million. If Mexico's population continues to grow at an annual rate of 1.43%, then the poptilation in 2028 will be 107.4(1.143)^14 ...
- Lab : The Temperature Dependence of Salt Solubility - Procedure 1 1. Take four clean test tubes from the Glassware shelf and place them on the workbench. 2. To the first, add 3.5g of potassium chloride, KCl. To the second add 4g, to the third add ...
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- Methods of Solving Systems of Equations : Pros and Cons - Systems of equations can be solved by graphing or by using substitution or elimination. What are the pros and cons of each method? Which method do you like best? Why? What circumstances would ...
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- Probability and Decision Trees - 1. A mail order company tracks the number of returns it receives each day. Information for the last 50 days shows Number of returns Number of days 0 - 99 6 100 - 199 ...
- Orbital Occupancy of Electrons : Transition and Inner Transition Elements - Just based on the orbital occupancy of electrons, is it justifiable to distinguish between the transition and inner transition elements? Should we consider any other factors?
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- Hemoglobin as a Complexing Agent - Can we say that hemoglobin is a complexing agent? Discuss this issue, giving at least three reasons to substantiate your point of view.
- Fishes and Glycerol - Fish produce glycerol to survive the freezing waters of the Arctic. Determine the degree to which the freezing point of blood and other biological fluids is lowered with the help of glycerol. What is ...
- Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis co-exist as paired metabolic processes. - Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis co-exist as paired metabolic processes. Photosynthesis uses light energy to convert carbon dioxide into glucose, a simple sugar, in two steps, the ligh ...
- G-C content - The G-C content of Micrococcus is 66-75 moles %, and of Staphylococcus, 30-40 moles %. According to this information, would you conclude that these two genera are closely related? Explain your answer.
- Energy and Metabolism (Photosynthesis & Respiration); Cell Structure - Bacterial cells are prokaryotic. Select two structures of bacterial cells and briefly describe them; what do they look like, what are they composed of? Then, explain how these two structures allow bac ...
- Bonding, Lewis Structures and Molecular Geometry - Consider the following elements and arrange them in order of increasing number of electrons depicted in electron dot symbols. Which one occupies the intermediate position in the series? P, Se, Si, I a ...
- NaOH Standardization - 1. Prepare the NaOH solution by dissolving approximately 4g of solid NaOH in 200 mL of water. Calculate and record the approximate NaOH concentration (MW = 40.00). 2. To prepare the primary standar ...
- Plotting Graphs - Refer to the graph given below and identify the graph that represents the corresponding function. Justify your answer. y = 4^x y = log4x Plot the graphs of the following functions. Scan ...
- Punnett Square - Complete all three parts and answer all questions. Remember to turn in Punnett Square for Part 2. Part 1: Genetics - From Genes to Proteins, Mutations Overview: Genetic information in DNA is tr ...
- Roles of Carbon and Silicon in Organic Chemistry - Carbon and silicon belong to the same group and are known to have similar properties. Do you think that silicon can replace the role that carbon plays in organic chemistry?
- Acid-Base Reactions and Definitions of Acids and Bases - Based on the steps occurring in an acid-base reaction, which definition of acids and bases is most practical? Give three reasons for your choice.
- Characteristic Properties - Melting and Boiling Points - Procedure 1 1. Take a Constant Temperature Bath from the Tools shelf and place it on the workbench. 2. Open the Properties window and click on the Constant Temperature Bath. Set the bath tempera ...
