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I am a Research Fellow in Materials Science and Senior Technician at the University of Plymouth, working within the radionuclide analytical facility. My work bridges advanced materials research and technical support, contributing to both cutting-edge investigations and the operational excellence of analytical laboratories.
My research focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterisation of hierarchically structured materials with applications in catalysis, environmental remediation, and sustainable technologies. I have extensive experience developing functional materials for the conversion of biomass and waste into biofuels (SAF, biodiesel, bio-oil, biogas), platform chemicals, and value-added products, gained through research positions in the UK and Brazil.
I have contributed to multidisciplinary projects involving gas recovery systems, surface functionalisation of absorptive materials, and biobased energy solutions, aligned with circular economy principles, alongside radionuclide analysis for environmental remediation. In addition to research, I have delivered technical and teaching support across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including instruction in advanced analytical techniques such as X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffractometry, Gamma Spectroscopy and Gas Chromatography.
Professional memberships
Member of Royal Society of Chemistry
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Research output
- 2 Article
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Selective ring-opening of furfuryl alcohol to 1,5-pentanediol over Pt/aluminosilicates
Durndell, L. J., dos Santos-Durndell, V. C., Shivhare, A., Hunns, J. A., Wilson, K. & Lee, A. F., 15 Jul 2025, In: RSC Sustainability. 3, 9, p. 4108-4115 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding the Chemical and Electronic Properties of Sub-Monolayer TiO₂ on High Surface Area Silica for Jet Fuel Synthesis Applications
Isaacs, M. A., Drivas, C., Graf, A., Kroon, S., Kumar, S., Liu, J., Torres‐Lopez, A., Price, C., Garland, E., Lezcano‐Gonzalez, I., Parlett, C. M. A., dos Santos‐Durndell, V. C. & Durndell, L. J., 16 Jul 2025, In: Advanced Functional Materials. 36, 1, e02818.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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