O'Brien is a first year PhD student at Nile University of Nigeria. His research interests are environmental bioremediation, green chemistry and environmental sustainability. Beyond research, he is a firm believer in the power of effective scientific communication and collaboration. He actively participates in scientific conferences and engages in knowledge exchange to foster a vibrant network within the environmental science community.

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PhD survivor Hannah Broadbent shares her personal account of persevering through her PhD, detailing her struggle with imposter syndrome and mental health. Upon self-reflection, she shifted from academia to an industry job that best matched her preferences. Her story emphasises the importance of personal satisfaction over conforming to the perfect PhD student stereotype.

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