Academic Qualifications
| Qualification | Institution | Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | The University of Otago | 2018 |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) | The University of Otago | 2013 |
Experience and Technical Background
Experienced in the following areas of patent practice:
- Patent Examination
- Patent Searching
General technical areas:
- Coordination chemistry
- Organic synthesis
Scientific/research background
Honours research:
- Synthesis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and investigation into thermotropic liquid crystal phases
PhD research:
- Study of coordination properties of pyridine-hydrazone oligomers, including supramolecular metal complexes
- Use of pyridine-hydrazone metal complexes as molecular actuators in polymer gels