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from the University of Sheffield with knowledge by investigating increasingly
the aim of broadening his technical complex technologies. I aspire to apply
safety knowledge. my experience towards collaborative
Julio is currently working as projects, with the aspiration of
Technical Advisor and assistant to a contributing towards an innovation that
director on the board of a greenfield will have a positive impact on society.”
petrochemical complex. Originally Nandini, who is interested in
from Trinidad and Tobago, Julio says sustainable technology, hydrogen
he chose this course after becoming and graphene-based innovations,
interested in technical safety following says the IGEM scholarship will lessen
his experiences in the industry. the pressure of financial burdens,
He said: “Not only will this allowing her to independently pursue
scholarship assist me financially, it Sipan Hovsepyan works as an IT intern at engineering opportunities. She said:
will also greatly contribute towards FMD K&L Europe and begins his MEng “These experiences, combined with
my professional development. This in Electronic and Electrical Engineering the guidance from IGEM experts, will
will include a further understanding at University College London this provide insight into gas engineering
of the UK’s gas networks, learning month. Sipan says he chose this course and steer my learning curve towards a
IGEM’s industry best practices and in order to participate in the creation of professional career.”
participating in IGEM’s activities. new technologies and to be a part of the
“Following my studies, I envision global research community.
having the ability to assist in providing Speaking about the IGEM scholarship,
technical and quality assurances he said: “It’s a great support both
towards the safe design, construction financially and professionally. From a
and operation of chemical process financial perspective, it’s a significant
plants and process systems.” amount and from a professional
perspective IGEM will give me
the opportunity to be a part of an
international engineering community.
“Studying at one of the best universities
in the world will give me both theoretical
and practical knowledge in engineering,
where one’s formal background is crucial.
Also, I will be able to discover global Jon Todd is the recipient of IGEM’s
culture alongside British culture.” Engineering Technician development
grant, which recognises outstanding
IGEM EngTech members and the
contribution they are making to the gas
industry and wider community.
Now an Assistant Asset Integrity
Jasmine Brittan is heading into her Engineer for Northern Gas Networks
second year of a general engineering (NGN), Jon started in the industry as
course at the University of Warwick. an apprentice Emergency First Call
She hopes her IGEM scholarship will Engineer in 2007. After beginning an
help to strengthen her knowledge of the HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Jon
gas industry and is excited for the many decided to look into different roles
doors this will open for her. where he could apply what he had
She said: “I decided to pursue a learned more effectively. He joined NGN
general engineering course to keep in the summer of 2018.
my options open and I also wanted to Nandini Shiralkar is looking forward to He said: “I see this this grant as a great
gain an interdisciplinary view of the studying Engineering at the University of opportunity to aid my development
industry. In a few years, I will pursue Cambridge this year. She says this broad- as I wish to enrol on a Mechanical
a stream, however I am not sure based course will help her to develop Engineering degree course in the near
which one yet.” a multi-disciplinary understanding of future. This will help part-fund it and
In the future, Jasmine aspires to work engineering while gaining meaningful pay for course materials, which will then
in revolutionising the industry as the industrial experience. “Working with allow me to become an Incorporated
UK works towards its sustainability world-class professors and fellow Engineer and ultimately help me work
goals and sees herself working on students who share my passion, I towards becoming a Chartered Engineer.
projects similar to Northern Gas hope to build a strong framework of “My development will enable me
Networks’ H21 project. theoretical knowledge on which to to specialise in more pipeline-related
Her notable achievements at develop a versatile array of research subjects, which have piqued my
university include becoming Careers skills,” she adds. interest in my time in the asset integrity
Director for the Warwick Engineering She said: “The collaborative nature department of NGN.”
Society and being shortlisted for of Cambridge University is perfect
both Engineering Student and preparation for an interdisciplinary To find out more about IGEM
Undergraduate of the Year awards. research career, in which I hope to scholarships and grants, visit
continue expanding my academic bit.ly/IGEMsg

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