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Kam Poon

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biomimetic Polymer Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | DPhil Oxford | MSci UCL | He/Him | 🇬🇧🇭🇰🇪🇺

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SCHEMA Hub @schemahub.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
🧪 Publication Alert ❗ 📄 High-Performance Recyclable Polyester Elastomers Through Transient Strain-Stiffening 📚 Advanced Materials 🔗 Read the research article: doi.org/10.1002/adma... #PublicationAlert #AdvancedMaterials #SustainableTech #GreenChemistry
Advanced Materials: High performance Recyclable Polyester Elastomers Through Transient Strain-Stiffening
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SCHEMA Hub @schemahub.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
We recently caught up with Prof Charlotte Williams, Director of the @ukri.org EPSRC-funded SCHEMA Hub about the big challenges it seeks to tackle and how it will work with university partners and industry to achieve this 🎬#sustainability #materialsscience #chemicals #chemicalengineering
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
I am incredibly honoured to have won the Jon Weaver Prize! I am so grateful to the Royal Society of Chemistry Macro Group UK for awarding me the prize, and to my supervisor Prof. Charlotte Williams and my external examiner Prof. Andrew Dove for nominating me!
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
So excited to see this paper out! Unbelievably proud of @bonny-gao.bsky.social and so grateful for the I22 team at Diamond Light Source for their incredible assistance! 💚
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Williams Group @williamsgroupox.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Our latest work on "Controlled Catalysis Delivering High Molecular Weight Polyesters as Recyclable Alternatives to Polystyrenes" is now online in @angewandtechemie.bsky.social! 🧪🪢♻️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Williams Group @williamsgroupox.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Congratulations to @kampoon1.bsky.social for receiving 1st Prize for his #RSCPoster in the #RSCMat category! 🏆💚 @rsc.org www.linkedin.com/pulse/rscpos...
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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 27/02/2025
Follow all your favorite @rsc.org journals now on Bluesky! Let the posting begin! 🥳🧪 #chemsky go.bsky.app/QAaTTZ3
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Fors Group @forsgroup.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Oh my 2,3-dihydrofuran, I don’t know know any monomer cooler than Thee. Your cyclic vinyl ether, Makes thermosetting so much easier For me: You ROMP in the dark, Crosslink in the light, Recycle to monomer under vacuum overnight. Degrade in acid or with a lot of O2, Oh DHF this is an ode to you.
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Degradable thermosets via orthogonal polymerizations of a single monomer - Nature
Degradable thermoset multimaterials can be synthesized from a commercially accessible, biosourced monomer using orthogonal polymerizations in a single pot; after selective degredation, the resulting s...
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Thank you @newsagents.bsky.social for a fantastic evening last night! The perfect way for @maryknewman.bsky.social and I to celebrate our 3 year anniversary. Brilliant to cap the trip off by bumping into @lewisgoodall.com in the hotel lift this morning! @maitlis.bsky.social @jonsopel1.bsky.social
The stage of The New Agents Live on Stage before the show.Lewis Goodall with a cardboard cutout of himself, Jon Sopel, and Emily Maitlis on stage at the end of the show.
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Welcome to BlueSky @mmwestwood.bsky.social! 🧪 And thank you for a wonderful long weekend in Gothenburg 🇸🇪
Streets of Gothenburg. Coffee and baked Swedish goods.Megan and Chalmers University.Streets of Haga neighbourhood.
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Recovering from a brilliant and tiring week at Diamond Light Source’s I22 beam line! We can’t wait to share our exciting results soon… 😁
Sign for Diamond Light Source.Experimental hitch for I22 beam line.Kam, Bonny, and Mati with I22.
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Yesterday I presented the latest work from the @williamsgroupox.bsky.social at The Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Manufacturing Hub (SCHEMA)’s Sustainable Elastomers & Plastics Workshop. 🧪♻️
Kam Poon presenting a slide on the sustainable synthesis is polyesters and polycarbonates.
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
What an incredible week at #GYSS in Singapore! I had a wonderful time presenting my recent work and moderating the discussion on Advanced Materials. I got to know so many incredible young scientists and am leaving Singapore inspired by all the outstanding talks!
Kam Poon delivering his research talk on the additive manufacturing of sustainable polymers on the GYSS stage.Four speakers sat down on stage during the Advanced Materials panel discussion. The four speakers for the Advanced Materials panel discussion before the session begins.The Oxford delegation with the GYSS sign at NUS.
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
So excited to be in Singapore for the Global Young Scientists Summit 2025! Honoured to have been selected to represent @oxfordchemistry.bsky.social this week 🧪💚
Logo for the GYSS (Global Young Scientists Summit) in Singapore.View across Marina Bay, look at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel.
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Andy Cooper @aicooper.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
This #ChemSci TOC managed to work in a dual-wielding Mexican shark. As such, I give it 10/10. Feliz Navidad. #chemsky
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Williams Group @williamsgroupox.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
A very merry Christmas from the Williams Group! 🎄💚
The Williams group say around two tables on a stone walled pub.
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Very exciting work! Using machine learning to predict the mechanical properties of sustainable polymeric materials 👇
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
A very exciting day getting to pick up these beauties 🤩🧪📚
Three copies of a PhD thesis stacked on a wooden desk. Reading “K. C. Poon DPhil 2024” on the spine and the Oxford coat of arms on the front.
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David K Smith @professor-dave.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
It's been known in the sector for some time, but finally the BBC has caught up with the impending closure of Chemistry at Hull - a well-regarded department with very high local value to the East Yorkshire economy and chemicals industry. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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University of Hull to close its chemistry department
The university is also merging some of its schools following a drop in student numbers.
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Robert Palgrave @robertpalgrave.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
UCL quad looks best on a crisp winter day
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 24/11/2024
An open letter to the microplastics living in my body
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An open letter to the microplastics living in my body
If we are forced to house these tiny plastic interlopers, perhaps it’s time we sat down and had a chat Dear the microplastics that live in my body, How are you? I hope you are well and enjoying the unseasonable humidity of my lungs, kidneys and blood.…
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Liz Curran @lizcurran.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Very important interview with Kim Leadbeater, well worth a listen. She speaks with knowledge & compassion about this subject. She’s an impressive MP, drawn to public service by personal tragedy. Well done @lewisgoodall.com
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
DMA or snow machine? ☃️ #ChemSky #RealTimeChem
Column of ice built up on DMA instrument exhaust.
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American Chemical Society @acs.org · 20/11/2024
Hi #ChemSky! 👋 We see you! Please give us a moment to get settled here.
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
I forgot to pack my notebook today and I leant I’m unable to function without it… can’t think without my little book of scribbles 🥴
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Williams Group @williamsgroupox.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Our latest work on “Understanding the Effect of M(III) Choice in Heterodinuclear Polymerization Catalysts” is out now in Inorganic Chemistry! Congratulations to Kat and Fran! 🥳🧪 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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Understanding the Effect of M(III) Choice in Heterodinuclear Polymerization Catalysts
The ring-opening copolymerization (ROCOP) of epoxides with CO2 or anhydrides is a promising strategy to produce sustainable polycarbonates and polyesters. Currently, most catalysts are reliant on scar...
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juliayrho.bsky.social @juliayrho.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Fully funded PhD in biomaterials and polymer chemistry. Come join us at UCL 😊 rhoresearchgroup.uk www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Biomaterials/Polymer Self-assembly at University College London on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Biomaterials/Polymer Self-assembly at University College London, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Michael O’Neill @michaeloneill.org · 19/11/2024
The PERIODically podcast has won the RSC's 2024 Horizon Prize for Education. www.rsc.org/prizes-fundi... You can find the podcast on major platforms here: t.co/YjvpoL2Pbq. Season 1: having periods while studying. Season 2: how reproductive health relates to careers. #iTeachChem #ChemSky
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PERIODically: the podcast that covers all things periods and chemistry - 2024 Horizon Prize for Education winner
We are proud to announce PERIODically: the podcast that covers all things periods and chemistry as the Horizon Prize for Education winner. Read their full profile and share their achievement here.
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weird medieval guys @weirdmedieval.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
crazy how this app is actually pretty good
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Istanbul. What a magical city. ✨
Men fishing in the Bosporus overlooking the Istanbul skyline. Stray dog resting in the foreground.
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Our final full day in Istanbul: After a cruise down the Bosphorus and Golden Horn, we explored beautiful Galata, and enjoyed a final meal with a stunning view overlooking the city 😍
Istanbul skyline from the Bosphorus. The Maiden’s Tower in the middle of the Bosphorus.Galata Tower lit up with multicoloured lights.View of southern Istanbul from Galata.
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Day 3 in Istanbul: A day spent exploring the historic and beautiful mosques of the city, the Blue Mosque Sultanahmet and the Hagia Sophia! 🕌
The domed roof of the Blue Mosque Sultanahmet.The inside of the Hagia Sophia.Mosaic of Jesus, Constantine, and Justinian inside the Hagia Sophia.Myself and Mary inside the Hagia Sophia.
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Nesrine Malik @nesrinemalik.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
I really don’t understand this whole ‘stay on Twitter and fight’ thing. You’re jousting with bots and reply guys and wading through ads it’s not Waterloo.
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Day 2 in Istanbul: Exploring the basilica cistern, meeting the many wild cats, checking out Topkapi Palace, and lots more incredible Turkish food… 😋
The columns and water of the basilica cistern.Wild cat on a motorbike.Ceiling of the Topkapi palace.Cağ kabab, bread and ezme.
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Day 1 in Istanbul: Here to celebrate my wonderful girlfriend’s birthday in this beautiful and chaotic city! 🇹🇷 @maryknewman.bsky.social
Grand bazaar in Istanbul.Adana kabab with grilled chilies and tea on a marble counter.Konya pita with minced lamb, topped with two Lemmon wedges and a chilled green chilli. Mary with tea and baklava.
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Monica Ohnsorg, Ph.D. @monicaohnsorg.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
I’ve added quite a few new polymer scientists to this starter pack over the last couple days! Check them out! #chemsky #polymersky Also, always appreciate the help in finding people! Comment/DM to be added and continue to share :) go.bsky.app/AgjxzFa
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
The Williams Group are now on Bluesky! 🦋🧪♻️💚 @williamsgroupox.bsky.social
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Out of office email setup, time for a holiday… 😌
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Peter Brannen @peterbrannen.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Might as well come out with it here on the samizdat site. I have a 500-ish page book on the carbon cycle over all of Earth and human history coming out next year. The cover looks like this. Will have more to say about it once I finally wrap it up soon and the publisher takes the bounty off my head.
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
So excited to share I’ve been awarded a Doctoral Graduation Prize from Trinity College Oxford for my DPhil thesis “Carbon Dioxide Utilisation: Unlocking Enhanced Properties for Oxygenated Polymers”!
Crest of Trinity College Oxford above “Trinity College, University of Oxford”.
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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
The absolute relief I feel having "left" Twitter. I log on here and it's full of joy and a lot less hate?
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
I’ve started to assemble a starter pack of polymer scientists! It’s by no mean complete so please let me know who’s here that I’m missing… #ChemSky #AcademicSky 🧪 go.bsky.app/PAiUPxg
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Laura Howes @laurahowes.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
I have made a ChemSky starter pack and am posting here to help boost visibility. This list is not exhaustive, but should hopefully help newcomers or rejoiners find some accounts and feeds to follow go.bsky.app/C9BtrLj
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#RealTimeChem @realtimechem.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
#RealTimeChem has officially left X formerly known as Twitter. It’s original home since 2012. BlueSky 🦋is now the official social media platform. Don’t expect a great deal of activity from us for a bit, but we’re hoping to relaunch in 2025. See you around!
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
Has someone made a starter pack for BlueSky using chemists yet? #RealTimeChem
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
A beautiful, crisp, autumn morning here in Oxford. 🍂🍁🧡
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Kam Poon @kampoon1.bsky.social · 21/10/2024
Hello Bluesky! I’ve finally bitten the bullet and am migrating over. Excited to (re)discover the chemistry/academic community here! I’m a polymer chemist developing new sustainable plastics and elastomers. Expect lots of pictures and videos from the lab! #AcademicSky 🧪
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