Lana completed her MChem at Cardiff University with a placement year abroad at the University of Florida. Both projects focused on benchmarking electronic structure theory methods. Her PhD project focuses on modelling X-ray spectra of actinides.
Fathima completed her Masters in Chemistry at the National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala, India. Her master’s project focused on electronic structure studies of beryllium-group 13 heterobimetallic dimetallocenes. Her PhD project focuses on defining the electronic structures of (hetero)metallocene anions-He-MAn.
Postdoctoral Researchers
Nicolaj Kofod
Postdoctoral Researcher
Independent PDRA at UoM since 2023
PhD in Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, 2023
While not ~technically~ part of the Oakley Group, Nicolaj is working closely with Meagan on simulating optical spectra of lanthanides and uranyl. His research interests contains all things light and f-block elements. Currently, he is working on uranyl speciation for nuclear remediation and nuclear waste management.
MChem Students
Ffion Jones
MChem student
Current MChem student, with a keen interest in physical and computational chemistry
Ffion’s research is focused on extended environment effects on simulating X-ray spectra of actinide dioxide compounds
Pippin
Post-dog
PhD (pretty happy dog)
Pippin trained with Dr. Oakley for 4 years and gained expertise in sit, speak, and playing dead.