Meet Our Chemistry Department Team

Inspiring Discovery and a Love for Chemistry

Our Chemistry Department is committed to cultivating a dynamic learning environment where students are encouraged to explore, question, and understand the elements of our world. Each member of our team brings a unique passion for chemistry, inspiring students to think critically, experiment safely, and develop a lifelong appreciation for science.
 

Dr. Maria Leigh (MLE)
Head of Department
MChem Chemistry with Molecular Medicine (University of Hull, UK)
PhD Bioinorganic and Medicinal Chemistry (University of York, UK)
Appointed: Sept. 2017
 

Mr. Christopher Brown (BRO)
BSc Hons Chemistry & Biology (Keele University, UK)
Appointed: Sept. 2000
 

Dr. Sanjay Hurhangee (SHU)
MSc Herzen Pedagogical University of St. Petersburg
PhD St. Petersburg Technological Institute
MA Educational Leadership (Nottingham University, UK)
Appointed: Sept. 2002
 

Dr. Sophia Michaelidou (SMI)
BSc Chemistry (University of Cyprus)
PhD Synthetic Heterocyclic Chemistry (University of Cyprus)
Appointed: Sept. 2016 

Ms. Machi Panteli (MPN)
BSc Hons Chemistry (Imperial College London, UK)
MA Science Education (King’s College London, UK)
Appointed: Sept. 2020

Ms. Virginia Bakarian (VBA)
Laboratory Technician
Appointed: 2007

Dr. Maria Christodoulou (MAC)
BSc Biochemistry (University of Birmingham, UK)
PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (University of London, UK)
Diploma in Science Communication (Birkbeck University of London, UK)
Appointed: Sept. 2003