My course is preparing me for the future by challenging me to learn unfamiliar subjects quickly and to research topics in real depth. It has also given me hands on experience with the software and methods that underpin modern Chemical Engineering.

Regarding my future career, I am still deciding between pursuing a doctorate and moving straight into industry. My placement has helped me see the value in both: working in an engineering development team showed me how rewarding rigorous, research-driven problem solving can be, while also teaching me how projects are delivered to deadlines and standards in a commercial setting. Combined with my research experience on the university’s Digiflow project over the last few years, I feel well prepared for whichever route I take.