Elena Rico Hernando (She/Her)

Laidlaw Scholar, St Andrews
Leo Doherty

Student, University of St Andrews

I am an MMath Mathematics student at the University of St Andrews, focusing on Applied Maths and Statistics. I have long been passionate about Mathematics, History, and Languages, studying Russian alongside my Mathematics degree. I also care strongly about education, dedicating much of my time to tutoring different levels of Mathematics to various children and teens of different ages. Through Laidlaw, I have recognised that my key strengths of confidence, communication, and curiosity can be applied to leadership and that there is no archetypal leader. 
Otilia Rose-Marie Meden

Student, University of St Andrews

Jolie Lay

Student, University of St Andrews

Oliver Righton

Laidlaw Undergraduate and Research Scholar, University of St Andrews

I'm a chemist on the MChem with Industrial Placement programme at the University of St Andrews. My research focused on improvements to a Dye-Sensitised Solar Cell (DSSC) process used in the St Andrews undergraduate laboratory. For a brief overview, see my poster, or for a deeper dive you can read my research essay. If you want to chat about it, let me know! Academic Interests I'm currently working with Imerys Minerals Ltd for a year in chemical industry, exploring how our lives are shaped by a myriad of applications of minerals to challenges we face every day. Outside of that, I've enjoyed modules on main group organometallics, homogeneous catalysis and solid-state chemistry. Personal Interests Outside of academic life, you'll find me always up for a board game (I was Secretary of a board game society once). I'm learning guitar, doing my best to pick French back up after a few years and have always been a great fan of cooking delicious food!
Joanna Magnuson

Scholar, Laidlaw

Nuri Morad

Student, University of St Andrews

Hey! I'm a fourth year student at St Andrews studying physics. I'm very interested in all things science, and I also love languages, all sports (but particularly tennis, football and skiing) and am happiest in the mountains. 
Zachary Vincent

Laidlaw Scholar, University of St Andrews

A student at the University of St Andrews studying Modern History and Art History, my project is interested in the history of cultural heritage policy and its relationship with conflicts in Latin America. My broader academic interests include modern art beyond the west, comparative approaches to histories of empire, and the creation of national identities. I enjoy outdoor pursuits like hiking and skiing, and love to drink tea and have a chat about just about anything! Please feel free to reach out to discuss anything, research-related or otherwise!
Rosa Morgan-Young

Medical Student , University of St Andrew's

Camille Ryder

Student, Laidlaw St Andrews

Amar Singh Bhandal

Laidlaw Scholar, University of St Andrews

Chico Paulics Bresler

Student, University of St Andrews

Hi, I'm Chico, a University of St Andrews student starting third year. I study Physics and Philosophy, being interested above all in the fundamental interpretations of quantum mechanics, metaphysics, and the impacts of non-determinism to the existence of free will. My Laidlaw research project was focused on analysing vanadium dioxide layered meta surfaces in search of epsilon near zero materials with tunable properties, utilising transfer matrix methods. Outside of my studies and project I enjoy reading, playing board games, chess and video-games, cooking and sometimes writing. Get in contact if you would like to chat about anything mentioned above or any subject you are passionate about. :)
Callum Murison

MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics, University of St Andrews

Hello! I'm from Edinburgh, and am currently a fourth-year student studying on the MPhys Astrophysics programme at the University of St Andrews. I'm interested in almost all of astronomy and astrophysics, particularly on a computational side (handling and analysing observational data, and simulations). Away from academics, I enjoy playing a variety of sports, exploring the Scottish hills, and am a keen musician. My project focuses on mapping a region of the sky known to be star-forming, around the Monoceros constellation, with the hope of using analytical techniques to attempt to find new star clusters.
Victoria Schroeder-Finckh

Student, University of St Andrews

Yoshino Homma

Student , St Andrews

Hello! I'm Yoshino, a second-year student triple majoring in International Relations, Spanish and Italian. My Laidlaw research is 'Retelling Christian-Muslim Relations: Christian "Fascination" with Moors in the Middle Ages'. I love languages, and I am thinking about words and names all the time. I also love travelling. I love exploring new places and meeting people so much.  I am aspiring for a career in law, consulting or academia. Although I am particularly interested in those three fields, I am open to various experiences.  If you would like to chat about research, career or hobbies, please feel free to message me! I would be more than happy :) 
Lina Chi

Psychology student, University of St Andrews

Hello! I am currently a second year BSc Psychology student at the University of St Andrews. My research explores the effects of attentional focus as a potential performance anxiety intervention in piano performance. I would love to chat with individuals who have similar research interests as me! 
Ami Melville

English & Art History Student, University of St Andrews

Lily Bates

Biochemistry Student, University of St Andrews

Noura McNelis Mahmoud

Student, Laidlaw St Andrews

Hello! I'm Noura, a University of St Andrews student heading into third year. I study International Relations and Modern History, and I particularly am interested in migrant rights and decolonial histories. My project aims to examine the experiences of children in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, pinpointing the uniqueness of those experiences and utilizing both data and autobiographies of enslaved people in order to come to new conclusions regarding our understandings of the slave trade.  Outside of my studies and project I love the outdoors, baking/cooking for my friends, art in all forms, and cultural exploration!  If you want to chat send me a message! I would love to connect with you about your project or interests, or if you have any knowledge that could contribute to my work!
Carlota Bloch Varela

Student, University of St Andrews

Aloka Jayasinghe

Medical student , University of St Andrews