Matthew James Mackinnon

Completed MEng in Chemical Engineering (2:1) with a dissertation optimising lab-scale nanocellulose membrane production and led a design team for a green ammonia plant, producing actionable technical reports and presentations that improved process efficiency.

Supported kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment, maintaining strict hygiene and quality standards and assisting team members to ensure smooth service.

Supported store operations, stock replenishment and deliveries during high-demand COVID period, adapting quickly to changing demand patterns to maintain service levels.

Worked in a high-volume warehouse supporting picking, packing and shipping, ensuring accurate and timely order fulfilment to meet daily demand.

Completed an insight week shadowing upstream operations teams, gaining exposure to large-scale industrial and commercial processes.

Grade: Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1)

Activities and societies: Masters dissertation on nanocellulose membrane production; led fourth-year design team for a green ammonia production plant; modules included programming and optimisation, advanced mathematics, chemical engineering design and safety management.

Completed an MEng in Chemical Engineering (Upper Second-Class Honours, 2:1) with focus on process optimisation, data-driven analysis and engineering design, including a dissertation on nanocellulose membrane production and a fourth-year design of a green ammonia plant.

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Secondary education with Highers in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and French achieved at strong grades.