Speakers
Daniel Harris
Molly Crow
Yassin ElSalamouny
Zakaria Ben Ali
Amira Watson
Symposia Session
These short presentations give students a chance to share their research in an exciting and accessible way. In just five minutes, they will introduce their work, highlight key findings, and show why it matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the next generation of researchers, hear fresh perspectives, and celebrate the curiosity and dedication that drive scientific discovery.
Daniel Harris (University of Essex)
The Green Industrial Revolution and the Future of Steel Production: Using the Innovative Sheffield Cell
Molly Crow (University of the West of England)
A Comparison of Clinicopathological Features and Gene Expression in Pre- and Post-Menopausal Women with Breast Cancer: Insights from a UK-Canada Cohort
Yassin Elsalamouny (University of the West of England)
Design and Development of a Proof-of-Concept Smart Medical EMG Controlled Knee Exoskeleton
Zakaria Benali (University of the West of England)
Simulated Urban Environment for Last Mile Drone Logistics
Amira Watson (University of Bristol)
Emotional Regulation After Racial Discrimination: An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Self-Distancing in Mitigating the Emotional and Communicative Consequences of Racial Discrimination
Victor Vitalis (Birmingham City University)
A Systematic Review of the Diagnosis and Management of Sickle Cell Disease
Daniel Harris is a final year Biochemistry student at the University of Essex. He has a keen interest in microfluidics, protein aggregation, biomaterials, and the physical properties of proteins. Daniel focuses on metal-organic frameworks and protein purification pathways using biofilms, particularly in extremophiles for bioengineering applications.
Molly Crow is a BSc Biomedical Science student at the University of the West of England. She is actively engaged in research exploring how menopause status affects gene expression and survival outcomes in breast cancer. Molly's project enhances her skills in data analytics and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Yassin ElSalamouny is a final year Robotics Engineering student at the University of the West of England. He is focused on developing a proof-of-concept smart medical EMG controlled knee exoskeleton. Yassin has worked as a Research And Development Intern at Open Bionics, contributing to advancements in mechatronics and control engineering.
Zakaria Ben Ali is specialising in Aerospace Engineering at the University of the West of England. His work includes designing simulated urban environments for drone logistics. Zakaria has a background in system design, navigation, and control for aircraft and drones, with experience as an Autonomous Vehicle Localisation and Mapping intern.
Amira Watson is an MRes Psychology postgraduate student at the University of Bristol. She is dedicated to exploring emotional regulation following racial discrimination, aiming to illuminate the experiences of Black individuals. Amira has extensive experience working with children and young people in various emotional and social capacities and is currently pursuing professional opportunities in mental health settings.
Victor Vitalis is a final year Biomedical Science student at Birmingham City University, with a deep interest in the intersection of medicine and technology. Passionate about advancing healthcare through research and development, Victor aims to contribute to cutting-edge medical innovations.