MissTayla Bocos
Graduate Researcher
Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences
- Graduate ResearcherFaculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences
- Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216
BIO
With a research specialty in Organic & Supramolecular chemistry, Tayla is working on the development of fused [n]polynorbornane based frameworks for application in Host:Guest chemistry and single molecule electronics.
Tayla's relevant experience begins with mixing acetic acid and sodium bicarbonate (vinegar & bi-carb) with red food dye in her kitchen at ten years old and extends through to her fourth year working in a synthetic chemistry laboratory, undertaking research as a current PhD candidate.
Sessional academic experience includes practical demonstration for five undergraduate chemistry units.
Tayla has a particular passion for supporting and encouraging the advancement of women in chemistry and welcomes opportunities for collaboration.
Tayla's relevant experience begins with mixing acetic acid and sodium bicarbonate (vinegar & bi-carb) with red food dye in her kitchen at ten years old and extends through to her fourth year working in a synthetic chemistry laboratory, undertaking research as a current PhD candidate.
Sessional academic experience includes practical demonstration for five undergraduate chemistry units.
Tayla has a particular passion for supporting and encouraging the advancement of women in chemistry and welcomes opportunities for collaboration.
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT
- Graduate ResearcherDeakin University, Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Sessional AcademicDeakin University, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Waurn ponds, Australia10 Jul 2022 - 31 May 2024
DEGREES
- Bachelor of Science, ChemistryDeakin University, Waurn Ponds, Australia1 Mar 2018 - 1 Dec 2020
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), Organic ChemistryDeakin University, Waurn Ponds, Australia26 Feb 2021 - 30 Dec 2021
FIELDS OF RESEARCH
- Macromolecular and materials chemistry
- Organic chemistry
AREA/FACULTY
- Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences