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Asked by anon-199620 to Sylvia, Sumit, Martin, Kate, Bryony, Aryanne on 4 Mar 2019. This question was also asked by anon-199622, anon-199714.
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Martin McCoustra answered on 4 Mar 2019:
Yes… I know that my colleagues in astronomy use our results to help them understand how stars and planets form. But I also know that those research students and research assistants that have gone on to careers in industry and academia are making a positive contribution to society.
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Sylvia Soldatou answered on 4 Mar 2019:
I am trying to disciver new antibiotics from marine sources. Even though the process from discovery to the market can take up to 20 years, I hope to find new molecules that can kill pathogenic bacteria
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Sumit Konar answered on 5 Mar 2019:
I have been working in two projects that will be helpful for rural areas in India and other similar places where you have plenty of sunlights; 1st project is to clean water using very small amount of catalyst and Sunlight. The photo-catalysis will help to kill the bacteria and other pollutants in water. My 2nd project will store sunlight in a phase change material and can be used as cooking food at night. Solar-cooking will reduce the fuel consumption and pollution related to smoke.
I also study pharmaceutical drugs, and try to make them more compact (that is more dense). I am currently working on Galunisertib and I am able to make a new form of that drug.
I also test explosives (TNT) under pressure to check their safety. This is extremely important for better understanding of explosives. -
Kate McGonagle answered on 5 Mar 2019:
Helloooo, I’m working to find new medicines for neglected and tropical diseases so if the project is successful it could have a huge impact on a lot of people who are currently suffering horrible illness. That’s why I’m so motivated to do what I do!
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