Emily graduated with First Class Honours in Chemical Engineering (MEng) and a Diploma in Industrial Studies. During her placement year at Sellafield Ltd, she demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical ability, contributing to projects focused on the safe treatment and retrieval of nuclear waste.
Following graduation, Emily returned to Sellafield to begin her graduate role, where she is now working to support retrieval, storage, and future treatment of nuclear waste from legacy ponds. Her work builds on the experience gained during her placement, helping to accelerate and optimise waste retrieval processes.
Emily is passionate about inspiring others to pursue STEM careers. She is a member of Women in Nuclear (WiN) and hopes to become a STEM Ambassador to encourage more young people into science and engineering roles. She has a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
On receiving the award, Emily said:
"I feel extremely honoured to receive this award from Salters' recognising my hard work and achievements during my degree and placement year. I am very grateful to the Loughborough University Chemical Engineering Department for nominating me and for all the support provided in my time at university. I would also like to thank my family and friends for their constant encouragement which has supported my development and drive to achieve my goals. I am excited to now be part of the Salters' alumni programme which offers an incredible network and mentoring opportunities that I'm sure will help me to progress further in my career."
Candidates for the Salters’ Award are nominated by their university and those shortlisted are interviewed by a panel of academics and industry figures.
The graduate awards celebrate candidates that demonstrate ability to become leaders in their chosen field.
A prestigious award within Chemical Engineering and Chemistry related fields, the candidates are required to show passion, skills and motivation to lead and shape the UK chemical or related sector.
Dr Hemaka Bandulasena, Head of Department and Reader in Chemical Engineering at Loughborough, said:
“I am so pleased that Emily has received a Salters’ Award this year. She showed exceptional leadership and technical ability during her placement at Sellafield Ltd and continues to make a significant contribution to the safe decommissioning of nuclear facilities.”
Emily joins an incredible long-line of other Loughborough graduate winners of the award: Uche Ejorh (2024), Sam Edwards (2023), Matthew Samson (2022), Alex Wright (2021), Daniel Gray (2020), Emma Hutchinson (2019) and Gareth Pym (2017).
Many congratulations, Emily!