Student Luis Ferreira Chemical Engineering MEng I’m delighted to have secured a role with Leonardo as a Graduate Project Manager. My placement experience was invaluable in my job search – particularly in preparing for interview and developing my CV and cover letter.
Graduate Dr Alan Millington Chemical Engineering PhD Alan is the winner of our Special Recognition Award in the Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Awards. Alan started his long association with Surrey in 1962 when he studied for his BSc in Chemical Engineering at Battersea College of Technology, the forerunner to the University of Surrey. In 1968, he came to Guildford to take a role as a part-time lecturer and complete his PhD… and, 53 years later, he’s as passionate as ever to continue teaching.
Graduate Marie Enfrin Chemical and Process Engineering PhD Marie Enfrin studied for a PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering jointly with the University of Surrey and Deakin University in Australia, researching how microplastics lead to pollution. She’s now working as a postdoctoral research fellow at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, Australia.
Graduate Aneeb Chaudhry Chemical Engineering MEng Aneeb Chaudhry, who graduated from Surrey’s MEng Chemical Engineering in 2017, is a Process Engineer at Brenntag UK Ireland Ltd and was recently named winner of the Chemical Business Association (CBA)’s Young Person Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions within the company.
Student Emily Baynes Batteries, Fuel Cells and Energy Storage Systems MSc Emily Baynes is studying for her MSc in Batteries, Fuel Cells and Energy Storage Systems in our Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, after initially doing her undergraduate degree in our Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Here, she tells us about the work she's doing with a community-led solar farm and her ambitions for the future...
Student Edwin Lau Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) I called Surrey’s Clearing hotline and was delighted that they accepted me - I couldn’t have been any happier. I felt extremely reassured that I’d gotten a place at a very good university."
Student Imogen Slinn Chemical Engineering MEng The main thing I learnt on placement was never to be afraid to ask. Everyone you ever work with had to start off somewhere.
Graduate Tuntika Lertaneksin Renewable Energy Systems Engineering MSc Many of our international students use the knowledge they gain from their masters course to help solve challenges in their home countries. At graduation day we caught up with Tuntika Lektanerkski who studied on our MSc Renewable Energy Systems Engineering before returning to Thailand.
Student Ishanki De Mel Chemical Engineering MEng One of the highlights of my degree has been working in a team to operate the Fluor pilot plant. This gave me excellent hands-on operational experience and helped to prepare me for my Professional Training placement at EDF Energy at Sizewell B nuclear power station.