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Benjamin is a Teaching Lecturer in Chemistry. He specialises in synthetic chemistry, particularly inorganic chemistry. He is currently the module convenor for CHEM222: Organometallics, Catalysis, and Mechanism, CHEM112: Spectroscopy and Analytical Chemistry, and CHEM114: Chemical Reaction Kinetics.

He also teaches on a range of other modules with lectures, workshops, tutorials, and laboratory teaching, including on CHEM105: Coordination Chemistry, CHEM224: Inorganic Chemistry, CHEM211: Physical Principles of Spectroscopy, and CHEM321: F-Block Chemistry.

He is interested in chemical education, pedagogy, and inclusive learning, particularly around supporting 1st year students in the transition to university and creating accessible learning environments. He is also interested in laboratory development, including designing new and innovative practicals and assessments.

Ben graduated from Imperial College London in 2020 with a 1st class MSci degree in chemistry, having been a reciepient of the Dean's List (top 10% of students) for each year of his degree, as well as winning the HVA Briscoe Prize for Excellence in Inorganic Chemistry in his final year. His MSci project was under the supervision of Prof. George Britovsek, investigating oxygen-insertion reactions into Pd-methyl bonds using photochemistry.

He completed his PhD at Imperial College London under the supervision of Prof. Nicholas Long where his thesis was titled: Imaging Probes for Brain Inflammation and Blood-Brain-Barrier Penetration. It was during his PhD that Ben discovered his love for teaching, demonstrating in laboratory sessions, assisting with workshops, and designing and leading outreach activities. He was also a private tutor for A-level and degree-level chemistry during his PhD.