I am currently studying for my PDP at Loughborough with the Department of Chemical Engineering. My project involves researching into using Maillard conjugates instead of oil-derived surfactants used to create emulsions. Emulsions are used in various application in daily life, for example, shampoo and conditioner, cosmetics, cleaning products, food/drinks, and so on.
Using Maillard conjugates to create emulsions contributes to a cleaner, more sustainable system. I have developed mathematical models to predict the size of particles needed to create the desired emulsion under suitable condition.
My PDP involves a lot of self-learning and independent working as it is an individual project. The weekly meeting with my supervisor provided insightful feedback which helped me to keep on track, and improve on my work progress. I have always felt supported by my supervisor, who response promptly to any queries that I may have.
I have always kept an open mind with different career paths as chemical engineering opens you to broad and endless career opportunities. This project has helped me to have a clearer idea of what sort of career that I want to go into. This research work has also motivated me to further work as a research assistant with the university in the summer. As I am interested in the production of cosmetics, this project has further supported that I enjoyed learning about innovative formulations.