Profile – Spectroscopy Zone

Education:

2003-2007: PhD in Physical Chemistry, University of Perugia, Italy; 1998-2003: MSc in Chemistry, University of Perugia; 1993-1998: Scientific lyceum “G. Pellecchia”, Cassino, Italy
Qualifications:

PhD; MSc; Chartered Chemist
Work History:

2013-present: University of Exeter; 2012-2013: University of East Anglia; 2009-2011: University of Perugia, Italy; 2007-2009: Imperial College London
Current Job:

Lecturer in Biomedical Spectroscopy

My Typical Day:

I turn on the PC, check my emails, start replying, go for a meeting, check emails again, go for lunch, back with emails, work on a paper or grant proposal, get in touch with collaborators and supervised students, finish off with emails and take docs home for reading.
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I should say it is not all about emails! I have got 4 tutorial groups per week, meaning that I meet about 20 students (Physics and Natural Sciences, first year) for one hour per week and provide support during their studies. I also prepare lectures (Physical Chemistry for second year Natural Science students) and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research activities. I am a supervisor and mentor of PhD students. I submit papers on my research and grant proposals to get funding for my research. I review papers that other scientists have submitted for publication. I attend conferences to present my research and to get to know the advances in my field and whether I can collaborate with other scientists to perform some work. I am interested in research communication and in activities aimed at inspiring the next generations of scientists. I am keen in encouraging women to decide for a career in science and academia.
What I'd do with the prize money:

I would invest the money to support communication and outreach activities

Francesca Palombo