Profile
Dylan Wilkinson
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About Me:
I’m a Scottish chemist from Glasgow and I research materials for batteries. Outwith science, my main passion is music and I collect old records. I also enjoy socialising with friends, playing football and going to the gym.
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My Typical Day:
I go into work for 10am. I do lots of experiments in the lab. I have lunch with my coworkers at 12am. In the afternoon, I head back to the lab where I carry out more experiments. I go home at 6pm.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would like to organise an outreach activity/event with schools in the local area that combines chemistry and art.
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Education:
High School – Dunfermline High School 2007 – 2013
Undergraduate – University of Glasgow 2013 – 2017
PhD – University of Glasgow 2017 – 2021
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Qualifications:
Scottish standard grades:
Chemistry 1, Maths 1, Physics 1, English 1, Modern Studies 1, Spanish 1, Business Studies 1, PE 2.
Scottish Highers:
Chemistry A, Maths A, Physics A, English B
Undergraduate Degree:
Chemistry 1st class hons
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Current Job:
Chemistry PhD student and Graduate Teaching Assistant
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
music loving scientist
What did you want to be after you left school?
Football player
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Often for being too loud!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Arthur Russell
What's your favourite food?
Peanut butter
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
To always be happy, time travel,..... infinite wishes!
Tell us a joke.
I was going to write a joke about nitrogen oxide but then I decided NO!
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