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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Hey, #ChemSky. The deadline is TOMORROW for our open #PhD role! If you know someone in the UK looking to sink their teeth into research following a degree in Chem or Chem Eng, send them to the full details of the opportunity: www.dr-marc-reid.com/reid-group

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · 28/08/2026

What challenges is digital chemistry facing when it comes to accurately monitoring reactions with standard digital cameras – and how can research navigate these? Hugh Ryan reports: @rsc.org @chemicalscience.rsc.org #ChemSky www.chemistryworld.com/news/molecul...

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Caught in the buzz of the team… Things change all the time in #research, and no less when we’re excitedly hiring a new #PhD researcher. 🧪AND WE ARE HIRING RIGHT NOW 🤓 👉 www.dr-marc-reid.com/reid-group Happy to field any informal enquiries from anyone who’s interested and eligible. #ChemSky

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Yes? Then check out our open #PhD post, accepting applications until 6 Sept: www.dr-marc-reid.com/reid-group #ChemSky

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We are hiring for an open #PhD position! 🧪 PROJECT Your PhD offers the chance to pioneer a genuine step change in how chemistry is monitored: not just watching reactions as they happen but forecasting decision-critical events before they occur. Find ot more: www.dr-marc-reid.com/reid-group

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

New preprint from #Kineticolor Computer Vision Enables Spatiotemporal Monitoring of UV-promoted Polyurethane Foam Degradation Kinetics Read it here: chemrxiv.org/doi/full/10....

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#Kineticolor wins at Scottish EDGE Final!!! From 400+ application to 20+ winners, we were delighted to receive support to help grow the Kineticolor business. It’s the right momentum at the right time. #EDGE27

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Calum Fyfe and I are flying the #Kineticolor flag at the European Symposium on Electrochem Engineering in Glasgow. Bonus: we’re seeing the outcome of a collaboration with engineering colleagues, led by Bailie Morrison (pictured; right). Exciting new application for #ComputerVision this way comes…

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Out now in @angewandtechemie.bsky.social! 📄Computer Vision Enables Monitoring and Kinetic Analysis of Structurally Diverse Carbon Monoxide Surrogates We used video data to develop CO surrogate reactivity scores that correlate with carbonylation outcomes. 👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

New in @acs.org Acc. Chem. Res.: “From eyes to cameras to kinetics: s to Cameras to Kinetics: Computer Vision for Chemical Process Monitoring” #Kineticolor chronicles a decade of turning what chemists see into quantitative kinetic data. 👉 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

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From Eyes to Cameras to Kinetics: Computer Vision for Chemical Process Monitoring

ConspectusChemical manufacturing is dominated by color changes that offer quantifiable insights into a huge variety of transformations. Yet, despite the vast array of chemical phenomena we experience ...

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

In our second new preprint this week, we share a surprisingly under-discussed risk in camera-based monitoring: ✂️🎨 When Chemistry is Too Colourful: Gamut Clipping in 8-bit sRGB Risks Misinterpretation of Camera-Based Chemical Analysis Not every trend is meaningful👇🏻 chemrxiv.org/action/oidcS...

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Two new #Kineticolor preprints this week! Up first: 🎥 🧪 Computer Vision Enables Monitoring and Kinetic Analysis of Structurally Diverse Carbon Monoxide Surrogates Interested in gas release kinetics? This one is for you 👇🏻 chemrxiv.org/doi/full/10....

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Does stirring matter in chemistry? 🤔 Read our recent editorial, responding to the Synlett paper that caused so much debate around #MixingMatters: 🔗 www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejo...

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Should you apply for the 2026 #CASFutureLeaders program? Spend a few minutes watching this moving video from 2016 alum @reid-indeed.bsky.social and submit your application today! youtu.be/NU30_E199ms?...

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Applying for the CAS Future Leaders in Chemistry | Advice from a 2016 Alumnus

YouTube video by Marc Reid

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

New from #Kineticolor: Computer Vision Helps Experimentally Monitor Mixing Effects in Deep Eutectic Solvents Mixing matters, and you have to monitor it over time…and beware of vessel reaction geometry! 🎥🧪 If you can see it, we can help you measure it. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

This week, three members of the #Kineticolor team are sharing our #ComputerVision work at APACT. Come chat to us to learn how you can gain new process understanding by recording videos of your chemistry 🎥 🧪

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

We escaped…again! It’s always great fun to be out with the #Kineticolor team, celebrating recent papers, projects, presentations, and posters. We found our way out of a witchcraft room with 15 mins to spare. Long may this group tradition continue.

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Very much looking forward to sharing a part of the #Kineticolor story for the inorganic community tomorrow!

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Robert Mulvey @remglasgow.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

@usic-2025.bsky.social long wait is over. joint Universities of Scotland Inorganic (USiC)/RSC Scots Dalton Conference starts tomorrow at Strathclyde Uni. Plenarys @evaheviagroup.bsky.social Andrew jupp @unibirmingham @clairecarmalt.bsky.social & 21 lectures from early careerists and PhDs. @rsc.org

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

PhD opportunity in my group at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow! 🧬 Develop imaging & computer vision methods to monitor oligonucleotide synthesis. 📸 ℹ️ UK applicants 🕰️ Deadline 7 Sept 2025. ✍🏼 Email CV + cover letter to marc.reid.100@strath.ac.uk (Subject: PhD 2025).

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Today, we bade farewell to the fantastic Hannah Nicklas, following her eye-opening MSc research project. Once more, the #Kineticolor team is reminded that we are a part of all that we have met. We look forward to reporting on Hannah’s forensics-focused research story in the near future!

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

👨‍🎓A surreal and satisfying day at University of Strathclyde graduations 🥳 Back in 2017, before I had any research team, an undergrad came looking for a summer placement. It so happened to be the summer we spent playing with cameras, tinkering with a side project that later became Kineticolor®️. 🧵

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

📰 ANOTHER NEW PREPRINT GOES LIVE!!! 📸 Computer Vision Helps Experimentally Monitor Mixing Effects in Deep Eutectic Solvents #SustainableChemistry #ComputerVision #Kineticolor 🔗 Read the preprint: chemrxiv.org/engage/chemr...

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

We in the #Kineticolor are very proud of these two! At a joint conference for #PhD students across the Universities of Strathclyde + Glasgow, Kristin Donnachie gave a talk and Calum Fyfe shared his poster on some of our most recent adventures in #ComputerVision. As they grow, we grow with them.

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I was delighted to return (remotely) to U of South Wales for another edition of the Imposter Syndrome Masterclass! We had a range of Qs to end the session, covering the effect of the (so-called) #ImposterSyndrome on mentoring, management, diversity in leadership, and moving between careers.

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Team #Kineticolor out for Barry’s wedding. Left to right: Calum, Kristin, Barry himself(!), me, and Tim. We absolutely 100% manage to go the full day without wondering what we might analyse next.

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Our new #Kineticolor paper is out in Analytical Science Advances! “experimental protocols utilising Kineticolor, a computer vision software, were developed to qualitatively and quantitatively study presumptive tests for xylazine detection.” chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Thank-you to CMAC for partnering with the Imposter Syndrome Masterclass again in 2025! What a pleasure to work with the new students in the CEDAR CDT programme. Here’s trusting the tools from the workshop will help you maximise the enjoyment of your exciting journies ahead!

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

I’m looking forward to serving as one of the #RSCDigital judges for the forthcoming #RSCPoster 2025 event over on LinkedIn. Sign up today to take part from 12pm Tues — 12pm Wed! Good luck, and have fun!!! www.rsc.org/our-events/r...

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

If you're interested in #podcast conversations about the so-called #ImposterSyndrome, I've recently updated the list of free resources on my website. Scroll to the bottom, where you'll find links to my latest conversations, including two that are NEW for 2025: www.dr-marc-reid.com/book

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I recently sat down with the creators of the new ‘Lasers in Skin’ podcast, who kindly invited me on to talk about my book, #YouAreNotAFraud. For all the self-doubters, this one may be of interest to you: 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 open.spotify.com/episode/5Y1H...

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Ever Felt Like an Imposter? - An Interview with Dr Marc Reid

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

🏅 Will your #PhD in #Chemistry end with you having the number "VIII" medal? We etch in these PhD medals with the belief that each of us is "A part of all that I have met". We are ready to meet YOU! Our PhD post is open to applications till 16 Feb: static1.squarespace.com/static/5818e...

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Earlier this week, Kristin (2nd year PhD) and Tim (postdoc) went to the @roysocchem.bsky.social and SCI ‘Demystifying Reaction Kinetics’ symposium, sharing their stories about non-contact reaction monitoring with #Kineticolor. There’s just one week left for applications on our open PhD position!🧵

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Another exciting and engaged outing for the Imposter Syndrome Masterclass! I travelled to Newcastle to deliver a workshop on turning self-doubt into self-confidence for UK- and Netherlands-based blood scientists. It's a delight to be able to share copies of #YouAreNotAFraud 📕 as part of the day.

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

📣 Calling final year #Chemistry undergrads looking for a #PhD opportunity. Our Kineticolor research team is hiring someone to lead an exciting new dimension of our #ComputerVision and Digital Chemistry research. 🧵 👇🏻

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

🌬️ The howling winds of Storm Éowyn provided a background hum for the online #ImposterSyndrome Masterclass! Thanks to the team at the @quantum-alliance.bsky.social for the invitation to deliver the workshop. 🧵

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Our #Kineticolor research team is collectively THRILLED for the newly minted Dr Henry Barrington! Under the exam stewardship of @niekbuurmah2o.bsky.social, Barry passed his final PhD viva, and is now preparing to start a postdoc with the team en route to helping drive our spinout business.

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

🔎 Are you using part of your weekend to consider options on where to do your #Chemistry #PhD? Based at the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow), our Kineticolor team is advertising a post in which your research would sit at the intersection of organic, medicinal and digital chemistry. 🧪 💊 🤖 (1/2)

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

To those applying for #CASFutureLeaders ‘25: Here are my reflections on being part of the program in ‘16. 🎥 CONTENTS 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Where I was in my career 03:38 - Looking back on the risk worth taking 06:09 - Writing the application 08:57 - A final thought... youtu.be/NU30_E199ms?...

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Applying for the CAS Future Leaders in Chemistry | Advice from a 2016 Alumnus

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Marc Reid @reid-indeed.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Such delightful deja vu to see #ChemSky relocating an enduring and vibrant scientific online community. 👋🏻 Hi All! I’ll be posting updates on: • My team’s #ComputerVision research. • All things #ImposterSyndrome. • New #podcast episodes. • Dad life!

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