Liam Smith

Liam graduated from the University of Bristol in 2022 with an MSci in Chemistry. He undertook his final year project in the Willis group working on the synthesis of a nitrogen analogue of mupirocin with an aim to enzymatically form piperidine rings. After graduating, Liam joined the Technology Enhanced Chemical Sytnhesis CDT and has now begun a project under the joint supervision of Professors Matt Crump and Chris Willis. He is investigating the mechanism and control of beta branching in polyketide biosynthesis. In his spare time, Liam enjoys playing badminton, and listening to podcasts and music.