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)

 

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

 

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

 

Dr. Sophia Michaelidou (SMI)
BSc Chemistry (University of Cyprus)
PhD Synthetic Heterocyclic Chemistry (University of Cyprus)


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


Ms. Virginia Bakarian (VBA)
Laboratory Technician


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)