Profile - Ecosystems Zone

Curriculum Vitae

Education:

International School of Provence (2007-2009), University of Cadiz (2009-2013), Imperial College London (2013-2014), University of Aberdeen (2014-2018)
Qualifications:

BSc Marine Sciences, MSc Ecological Applications and currently doing PhD in Environmental Chemistry
Work History:

S’PACE Environnement and Urbaser
Current Job:

PhD student
Employer:

University of Aberdeen

Favourite Thing:

What I most like about science is that you are always aiming to do something that has not been done before, so everything is a discovery.
About Me

Environmental chemist from Spain living in Scotland
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I love to travel and have been to 26 countries in 5 continents. I would love to go to Antarctica to say that I’ve been to every continent. Because of this, I now speak Spanish, English and French. I tried Japanese for a year, but it was so hard! I really enjoy playing sports and love the gym. Before going into environmental chemistry I did a masters degree in ecology in London.
My Work

Environmental chemistry, oil spills
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My work focuses on the interaction between spilt oil and marine sediments (like the seabed and the beach). I also look at how dispersant (a type of soap for dealing with oil spills) affects this interaction. To achieve this, I collect samples from various locations at sea and in beaches. I then mix them with seawater and oil in different ways, trying to mimic how this interaction would happen in the real environment.
My Typical Day

I would be in the lab in the morning running experiments and in the office in the afternoon to interpret them.
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Everyday is different for me. It really depends on the type of experiment I’m doing. Sometimes I spend all day in the lab. Others I’m sitting in the computer writing or analysing the results of my experiments. Occasionally I go on a ship to collect sand from the bottom of the sea. So, it’s usually quite varied.
What I'd do with the money

Donate it to a school in a developing country.
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I think that boosting education in developing countries is very important, I believe education is power. So what better way to spend the prize money than to support the teaching of science in a developing country!
My Interview
- How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
  
  Nerdy Food-lover
  
  Who is your favourite singer or band?
  
  Iron Maiden
  
  What's your favourite food?
  
  Spanish ham
  
  What is the most fun thing you've done?
  
  Play drums in a band
  
  What did you want to be after you left school?
  
  I did a master’s degree and now doing a PhD
  
  Were you ever in trouble at school?
  
  Sometimes! :^)
  
  What was your favourite subject at school?
  
  Biology
  
  What's the best thing you've done as a scientist?
  
  Make contributions to knowledge
  
  What or who inspired you to become a scientist?
  
  Nobody actually, it just kind of happened
  
  If you weren't a scientist, what would you be?
  
  Musician
  
  If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
  
  Live in my home town, buy my father a house and never need money again.
  
  Tell us a joke.
  
  What’s the pig’s favourite video-game console? The Wiiiiiii!
Other stuff
- Work photos:
My profile link:
https://ecosysj16.imascientist.org.uk/profile/luisperezcalderon/
Short link: https://ias.im/u.118438

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