1. JOSEPH M. MWANSA
Telephone: +44(0)1482 831221 Mobile: +44(0)7539006056 E:mail: joe.mwamba.mwansa@live.co.uk
126 Shinewater Park,Kingswood, Hull, HU7 3DN, England, UK
I am a highly skilled MSci Pharmaceutical Science graduate with a strong academic record; finishing top of my course. I
have extensive practical expertise in synthetic organic chemistry with a wide knowledge of chemical syntheses and reaction
mechanisms as well as research experience in analytical techniques comprising multiple platforms. I have demonstrated
capabilities in independent research, data interpretation, documentation and review, thus enabling concise, clear
construction of technical scientific reports. I am presently a member of the British Pharmacological Society, Royal
Pharmaceutical Society & Biochemical Society for Advancing Molecular Bioscience. I am the former co-president and one
of the founding members of the Huddersfield Pharmaceutical Society (Pharma-Society).
Education
2012 – 2016
The University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield
MSci Pharmaceutical Science First Class (74%)
Final Year Modules: Chemical Therapeutics (96%)
Molecular Targets & Drug Design (90%)
Research Project (83%)
Analytical Science (74%)
2009 – 2011
St. Mary’s College Sixth Form, Hull
2005 –2009
St. Mary’s College, Hull
12 GCSEs
Skills
 Project management
 Independent researcher
 Teamwork and interpersonal skills
 Critical analysis of reaction methods
Technical skills
 Demonstrated ability and extensive hands-on experience in designing and executing multi-step syntheses,
optimising chemical processes and scale-up of synthetic methods
 Performing analytical assays based on new and existing methods with outstanding knowledge in 1
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DEPT and COSY NMR as well as GC and MS to identify organic compounds synthesised
 Adept in using literature search software SciFinder, Scopus and Summon to obtain research papers and
implementing their findings and methods to reactions and research
 Analysis of small molecules using HPLC
 Skilled at communicating scientific work in the form of presentations, posters and written reports based on the
discoveries and processes of research
Previous /current research projects
 Azide based routes to substituted indoles- Dr. Karl Hemming (2014/15)
 The synthesis of novel synthetic pyrrolobenzodiazepines via intramolecular Staudinger/Aza-Wittig cyclization
and a formal [3+2] cycloaddition reaction- Dr. Karl Hemming (2014/15
 The kinetics and mechanisms of organo-iridium complex catalysed racemisation of chiral amines –Professor
Michael I. Page (2015/16)
 Flexible access to conformationally-locked bicyclic morpholines – Dr. Duncan Gill (June-September 2016)
A2 Biology: C A2 Applied IT: C
A2 Chemistry: C AS English Literature: B

2. Publications
 Stirling, M. J, Mwansa, J.M, Sweeney, G., Blacker, A.J and Page, M. I., The kinetics and mechanisms
of the organo-iridium complex catalysed racemisation of amines Org. Biomol. Chem., 2016, 14,
7092-7098
Awards
 The Royal Society of Chemistry Prize for Outstanding Performance during the final year of the
Pharmaceutical Science course (2016)
IT capabilities
 Distinction award in OCR ICT Level 2 course
 Proficient in Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & FrontPage)
 Competent in molecular modelling programme Scigress and ChemDraw
 NMR analysis using Topspin
Work Experience
June-Sep 2016 Summer research student, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield
 10 week summer project focusing on the total synthesis of conformationally-locked bicyclic morpholine
scaffolds
2015-2016 Project research student, Innovative Physical Organic Solutions (IPOS), Huddersfield
 Final year research project, focusing primarily on the kinetics and mechanism of organo-iridium
complexes racemisation of amines. This resulted in a publication in Organic and Biomolecular
Chemistry
2014-2015 Undergraduate Researcher, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield
 Retrosynthetic analysis and synthesis of complex motifs (indoles & pyrrolobenzodiazepines)
 Literature review using SciFinder, Scopus and Summon
 Analysis of compounds synthesised in the lab using NMR, IR and MS
June-Sep 2013 Production Operative, Reckitt Benckiser, Hull
 Quality control of pharmaceuticals intended for the British market
 Working in an effective team to correctly package products such as Gaviscon & Fybogel
 GMP of pharmaceuticals
July-Aug 2013 Dispenser/Technician, Morrill Pharmacy, Hull
 Dispensing medication for patients with prescriptions from local surgery
 Providing advice and instructions on how to use prescribed medication
 Managing monthly repeats for certain patients and ordering specials and other medicines
2010 - 2011 Science Mentor, St. Mary’s College, Hull
 Worked with several students who were underperforming in chemistry and biology
 Assisted students in explaining key topics in a simplified manner and helped organise revision
timetables in preparation for GCSE exams
 Monitored academic progress of students until their exams
References
Professor Michael I. Page
University of Huddersfield,
Department of Chemical sciences,
Joseph Priestley Building, HD1 3DH
Email: m.i.page@hud.ac.uk
Tel:+44 (0)1484 472534
Professor Joseph B. Sweeney
University of Huddersfield,
Department of Chemical sciences
Joseph Priestley Building,HD1 3DH
Email:j.b.sweeney@hud.ac.uk
Tel:+44 (0)1484 471617