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• Mrs Sharonmae Shirley, CEO, JANAAC, “Chemists, Chemistry & Accredited Conformity Assessment” • Professor Conrad W Ingram, Head, Chemistry Department, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, USA, “Synthesis and applications of porous nanostructures as catalysts, adsorbents, radio-luminescence sensors and ferroelectric materials” • Dr Danniebelle Haase, Research Scientist and R&D Leader in Packaging and Specialty Plastics and Hydrocarbons, Dow Chemical Company, “Polymers for Medium Voltage Cable Applications” • Professor Martin Harper, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Chemistry Department, UWI, and Courtesy Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida, “What to expect from 40 years of a career in Environmental Science” • Mr Assanie Benjamin, Quality Assurance and Product Development Head of Department, Federated Pharmaceuticals, “Chemists in the Pharmaceutical Industry” STAFF AWARDS At the Faculty’s Annual Technical & Service Staff Day event, “Unsung Hero” category awards for the Department of Chemistry went to Ms Carleen Watson (Service), Mr Daniel Gillings (Technical) and Mrs Tracia Johnson-Blair (Administrative). Mrs Blair was also awarded Most Popular Administrative Professional Nominee for the Faculty. Ms Carlo Hall and Mr Daniel Gillings were awarded for Excellence in the Provision of Support Services and Technical Services, respectively. Dr Peter Nelson received the SRC Young Scientist/Technologist award (2022) for his work and potential contribution to Jamaica’s development, particularly as it relates to his ground-breaking invention of sensors for detecting metal ions in the human body. Dr Nelson also received the Governor-General’s Achievement Award (GGAA) for Excellence for the parish of St Thomas, in recognition of his significant achievements and leadership. In addition, Dr Nelson received an award from the FST for his col- laborative work on the “LifeSavers Wipes” project, winner of the Global Innovation Award. Several staff member were recipients of the Principal’s Research Awards, namely: Dr Andrea Goldson-Barnaby (Most Outstanding Researcher (A/Y 2020, 2021), Dr Peter Nelson (Most Outstanding Researcher (A/Y 2020, 2022), Profes- sor Paul Reese (co-author Best Research Publication, FMS 2021), Dr Roy Porter (co-author Best Research Publication 2022), and Dr Novelette Sadler-McKnight (Research Project with the Greatest Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration 2020).
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