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Dr Mark Heslop

CSci MIChemE

As a Lecturer at the University of Strathclyde, my duties include teaching undergraduate courses, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students, and carrying out research projects.

I had been an Associate Member of the IChemE for 12 years, and as an academic I had put off applying for chartered status until I was 41. At first I was unsure whether chartered status was of any importance to academics. This made me reassess the value of an academic career. I decided that since we are responsible for instilling good practice to large numbers of potential chemical engineers, we do have responsible positions within chemical engineering. I initially applied for the CEng designation, and then read about the CSci information on the IChemE website.

I was initially attracted by CSci because of its emphasis on the fundamental aspects of chemical engineering. I was keen to achieve CSci because my research is on the boundary of chemistry and chemical engineering. I also hope it may be useful in seeking contacts in industry – part of my role as an academic is to secure research funding from a variety of sources.

I applied for CSci as an existing Corporate Member of IChemE and I found the process very straightforward. The whole application process took only four weeks and I actually found the process valuable as it enabled me to view my work from another perspective and consider other potential research projects. For me CSci is a helpful (and constant) reminder that chemical engineering has so many facets and is the only engineering discipline with a science in the title.

I was also attracted to the CSci designation because of the requirement to revalidate my award and produce a CPD plan every five years. This is an aspect of any professional’s work for which it is often tempting to push to the bottom of the file or even forget. The five- year timescale is just right, and is probably appropriate to most career plans.

Bob Patton CSci CPsychol AFBPsS I have been a member of the BPS for over 20 years, as a student, a graduate member, an associate fellow and finally as a chartered psychologist.

Professor Stephen Palmer CSci CPsychol CBiol AFBPsS Membership of professional bodies is an important part of one’s career development. They provide a framework for recognised qualifications and continuing professional development.

Bob Sargent CSci CEnv FCIWEM CIWEM is in many ways a natural home for an environmental hydrologist like me, but I recognise it may not meet the needs of all people.

Helen Wright MSc CSci CChem CEnv MCIWEM I started out as a Chemist in the water industry, working on the analysis and testing of rivers, focussing on potable water.

Nigel Pattenden CSci FIFST I currently work as a Senior Food Technologist at Marks and Spencer, where I oversee the safety and quality of the food sold through the Delicatessen category, the largest category in the M&S Food Group.

Ruma Tamuli CSci MIFST My interest in joining a professional body was at first mainly to have my qualifications and experience recognised and to be differentiated from less qualified personnel.

Professor Pankaj Vadgama CSci CChem CPhys FRCPath FInst I was nominated to become a Chartered Scientist by the Institute of Materials, of which I am a Fellow, in a special presentation evening.disciplines, involving biomolecules, chemistry and metals.

Dr Christopher Corti CSci CEng FIMMM Dr Christopher Corti has over 25 years experience in the precious metals industry. As Managing Director, International Technology sector at World Gold Council, London.

Dr Heather Thompson CSci CBiol MEI Dr Heather Thompson is the Energy and Environmental Management Systems Officer for one of Northern Ireland’s largest local authorities.

Don Lack CSci FEI I have been a member of a professional body since starting at Nene College in 1970 and as my work experience changed and specialised over the years I became a member of the Energy Institute, where I am now a Fellow.

Professor Sir Christopher Evans OBE CSci CChem FRSC Sir Chris Evans is regarded as one of Europe’s leading biotechnology entrepreneurs with a proven track record of establishing successful, high quality science companies.

Dr Mark Heslop CSci MIChemE As a Lecturer at the University of Strathclyde, my duties include teaching undergraduate courses, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students, and carrying out research projects.

Nira Chamberlain CSci MIMA I am a Chartered Scientist and a member of the Institute of Mathematics and its Application (IMA). Since 2002, I have been a Mathematical Modelling Consultant for the LSC Group.

Dr Liz Campbell CSci CPsychol AFBPsS I am a member of the British Psychological Society, the professional and learned body for psychologists in the UK. The British Psychological Society has its own Royal Charter for awarding professional awards.