Beatrice Wharton-Hood

Student, Trinity College Dublin

About Beatrice Wharton-Hood

Hi everyone! My name is Beatrice Wharton-Hood and I am a Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering student from Trinity College Dublin. I am from Johannesburg, South Africa, and moved to Dublin for university. I am super excited to be a part of the Laidlaw community and look forward to connecting with all of you!

My research project this summer delves into the world of nanomaterials and how they can be used to enhance and improve perovskite solar cells. This project aims to identify which nanomaterial is the champion in enhancing the cell's efficiency, stability and durability, as well as how it can help the cell be manufactured on a larger scale. Furthermore, the environmental and economic impacts of the material's inclusion will be analysed and discussed.

Apart from having a keen interest in sustainability and engineering, I am an avid sports fan, particularly tennis and field hockey! 

I am a/an:

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholar

University

Trinity College Dublin

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2025

Research Topic

Engineering Sustainability Technology

Area of Expertise

Engineering

I am from:

South Africa

I speak:

Afrikaans English French

My hobbies/interests are:

Foreign languages Hockey Outdoor sports Photography Tennis

I am open to participating in mentoring/buddy programmes

Yes

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