Georgina Zimbitas

Dr Georgina Zimbitas

Academic Sessional

Institute of Medical Sciences

I joined CCCU in 2021 as a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering. I am now the SE WISE Lead of the School of EDT

I joined CCCU in 2021 as a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering. Whereas my undergraduate studies were in Physical Chemistry and my postgraduate studies in Surface Science, my academic career has seen me work in areas of materials and chemical engineering, making me a skilled research professional with many years of experience in science and engineering experimental and theoretical research, including the conduct and management of scientific research and teaching, mentoring of junior scientists, and scientific writing and editing.

My research has involved crystallisation (ice, surfactants), rheology (viscous liquids, polymer-surfactant mixes), self-assembly (organic nanoparticle clustering), and more. Specifically, I often enjoy incorporating surface science in my approach to tackle the problem. Interactions at interfaces need to be understood to optimise properties of promising multimaterials & develop "greener" production techniques. With a background in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Physical Chemistry, I provide a unique perspective for surface science research conducted under various conditions (from using UHV chambers to high temperature furnaces, etc.), for a wide range of materials on different interfaces.

My work has been in institutes in various parts of the world, including Australia, Greece, the Netherlands, and the UK. This has helped my to easily adapt to working in new surroundings with a varied group of partners, & thus I can hit the road running when getting a project started. My multidisciplinary approach leads to novel ways of tackling problems at hand, but can also provide for sustainability of the project, e.g., by identifying new paths for further development.

I have had proactive participation in multidisciplinary collaborations, citizenship roles, and outreach projects. My interest in matters of EDI has led me to proactively participate in many relative committees, and I am now the School of Engineering, Technology, & Design's SE WISE Lead, aiming to promote network opportunities for south east women and men in the STEM sector and to forge strong links with the School and various colleges, universities, and industries.

Contact me if you are interested in research and/or WISE collaboration!

 

An all-round academic with research, teaching, supervision, managing & administration experience.

Interactions at interfaces need to be understood to optimise properties of promising multimaterials & develop "greener" production techniques. With a background in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Physical Chemistry, I provide a unique perspective for surface science research conducted under various conditions (from using UHV chambers to high temperature furnaces, etc.), for a wide range of materials on different interfaces.

Overall, I easily adapt to working in new surroundings with a varied group of partners, & thus can hit the road running when getting a project started. My multidisciplinary approach leads to novel ways of tackling problems at hand, but can also provide for sustainability of the project, e.g., by identifying new paths for further development.

Contact me if you are interested in collaboration!

I teach Maths, Chemistry, & Dynamics. My research areas include nanoparticles, viscous fluids, & crystallisation.

  • Jan 2022 - May 2022 | Dynamics of Fluids & Thermal Systems | 2nd year | Module Leader | Canterbury Christ Church University
  • Jan 2022 - May 2022 | Advanced Chemistry for Chemical Engineers | 2nd year | Module Leader | Canterbury Christ Church University
  • Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 | Mathematics for Engineers | Foundation year | Module Leader | Canterbury Christ Church University
  • Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 | Mathematics & Computing for Engineers |1st year | Canterbury Christ Church University
  • Jan 2021 - May 2021 | Design Project | 4th year | University of Strathclyde
  • Sep 2020 - May 2021 | Matlab for Engineers | 3rd year | Module Co-Leader | University of Strathclyde
  • Jan 2018 - May 2018 | Mathematics for Engineers| 2nd year | Module Leader | University of Strathclyde
  • 2015 - 2016 | Developing Food Structure Through Thermal Processing | Masters Year | Module Co-Leader | University of Birmingham

Memberships / Professional Bodies:

  • Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)
  • Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
  • Holder of Vitae International Recognition Award (VIRA)

I am a Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and I have been awarded a PGCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. An overview of my recent teaching experience is given below:

  • MBEMD0MFE – Mathematics for Engineers (Foundation Year - All Engineering)      
  • MCHMD1ACE – Advanced Chemistry for Chemical Engineers (Level 4 Chemical Engineering)
  • MBEMD2DFS – Dynamics of Fluid & Thermal Systems (Level 5 Mechanical Engineering)   
  • CP407 – Design Project (Masters, University of Strathclyde, Jan 2021 – Apr 2021)             
  • CP307B – Matlab Basics (Level 6, University of Strathclyde, Sep 2019 – Mar 2020)       
  • Workshop “Basics of Light Scattering”- (CPE International Summer School, Level 5 visiting students from Nanjing Forestry University, China, Sep 2019)                  
  • CP213B – Applied Mathematics (Level 5, University of Strathclyde, Jan 2019 – Apr 2019)
  • Developing Food Structure Through Thermal Processes (Masters, University of Birmingham, 2015 & 2016) 

My research interests include “green” chemistry and chemical engineering, advanced (functional) materials, nanomaterials, self-assembly/clustering, surface/interface interactions, and crystallisation kinetics & dynamics.

Currently I am looking for research collaborations in the aforementioned fields, especially if they include incorporation of machine learning and automation.

For a full list of my publications please see my Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=UDjp4kYAAAAJ&hl=en . 

Projects:

  • “Enabling Manufacturing of Functional Materials using SynBIM” | Researcher | University of Strathclyde | EPSRC, 2017-2021
  • "Portable multi-sensor platforms for quality assessment of plastic bales | Researcher| University of Strathclyde | SEPA, 2021
  • "Chariot" Innovations within the manufacturing supply chain for specialist powders" | Researcher | University of Birmingham | AMSCI/P&G Newcastle, 2014-2016
  • "Modelling oxidation & reduction of steel during continuous annealing" | Researcher | TU Delft | Tata Steel IJmuiden / M2i, 2009-2013

Supervisory Role and Awarded Projects:

  • "Design of a micropump system for next generation healthcare" | Principal Investigator & Supervisor of Masters year student | Strathwide19 funding, 2019-2021
  • "Crystallisation of water-based liquid detergents" | Co-supervisor of EngD applicant | EPSRC/P&G Newcastle, 2014-2016
  • "Microwave puffing of edible starch pellets" | Co-supervisor of PhD applicant | 2014-2016

Research Projects

  • “Use DOE with appropriate statistical parameters to design rheological tests suitable for developing a specific bioink”. Researcher(s): Miss Naomi Williams. Supervisor(s): Dr Georgina Zimbitas, Professor Anne Nortcliffe. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Factory dispensary tolerance project. Researcher(s): Dr Najah Battikh, Mr Toby Lucas-Smith, Dr Georgina Zimbitas. [Project]
  • Investigating the effects of bioactive molecules from animal venoms on 3D bio-printed skin cancer models. Researcher(s): Miss Alice Upton. Supervisor(s): Dr Georgina Zimbitas, Dr Athina Mylona, Professor Eleni Hatzidimitriadou. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Reducing gender imbalance in undergraduate computing courses. Researcher(s): Ms Tina Eager. Supervisor(s): Dr Georgina Zimbitas, Dr Scott Turner. [Postgraduate Research Project]

Currently, I am the School of EDT's SE Wise Lead.

Other affiliations include: 

  • Royal Society of Chemistry (member)
  • Greek Association of Chemists (Member)
  • ICHEME (Affiliate Member)
  • Higher Education Academy (Fellow)
  • Review Editor for Frontiers of Soft Matter