Richard Todd

PhD Chemical Engineering

Richard Todd is currently living in the USA developing a cleaner, more efficient fuel for the future. In charge of developing new technologies for the production and purification of hydrogen, Richard's work will be vital in the push for hydrogen as the fuel for the future.

"The postgraduate program in chemical engineering has very close ties to current industrial research, with facilities for laboratory and computer-based research that are as good as any other research institute in the world. I learned a lot that I apply in my everyday job - problem solving, data analysis and learning skills – were all enhanced by my postgraduate experience," Richard explained.

As well as receiving a scholarship, Richard worked part-time in the Department of Chemical Engineering as a tutor, which helped supplement his income and looked great on his resume. His advice to prospective research students is, "A PhD is a very rewarding process and is well worth the three-plus years of hard work'.

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