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An Insider's View of Science

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As a research scientist I developed cutting-edge materials and wrote for my peers. Now I write for everyone. Now I write for you.

I love science. I love the process of discovery, the pursuit of understanding, and the expression of those learnings. But from the outside, science can seem like an unknown world obscured by fog. Which research findings are credible? Which findings are significant? How can we use them to improve our lives?

With a PhD in polymer chemistry and over a decade working in leading institutes across Australia, Germany and France, I bring you inside the world of science. From the topics we most care about to those that are just plain fascinating, I clear the fog and bring the key insights into focus. I transmit knowledge from the world's leading minds using language we all understand. And in a time when accuracy has become optional, I place the truth above all else.

I write for everyone. I write for you.

What I Offer

Scientific rigour channeled clearly to your target audience

Research background in materials science

Deep expertise in polymers including plastics, biomedical polymers, and sustainable materials

Insights into science commercialisation

Understanding of funding, intellectual property, compliance, and competitor considerations for new technologies

Critical evaluation of scientific literature

Rigorous methodologies to distinguish standout science from hype and weak conclusions

Clear science writing

Ability to make complex ideas land for various target audiences

Engaging illustration

Clear visualisation of ideas and data to enhance written content

Assignment types:

News, features, explainers, commentaries, fact-checking, technical writing, grant writing