She earned her PhD in nanoscale physics at the University of Birmingham (UK) followed by a postdoctoral position in nanoecotoxocology at the same university, combining her interest in the environment with her love of physics. Her research interests are based around the effect of environmental and toxicological media on the state of nanoparticles (particularly oxidation states, surface interactions and dissolution rates) and how this affects the transport, uptake and toxicity of nanoparticles. Current projects include; The synthesis of core-shell structured metal nanoparticles and their transformations; Algal and daphnid uptake and toxicity of ceria nanoparticles; The effect on ceria nanoparticle chemistry due to ecotoxicological and environmental conditions; The fate and behaviour silver nanoparticles in waste water treatment plants and surface waters.