Trainee William finds right formula for royal honours
ASCIENTIST has found the right formula for career success after winning an award from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
William Ashworth, who works at AstraZeneca’s Hurdsfield site, has been named chemical sciences apprentice of the year for 2019.
He was given the award for his contribution to projects including the development and validating of a self accelerating decomposition temperature screening tool.
William said: “I am proud and very grateful to receive this award, to get recognition for the work I am doing within my role.
“I was happy simply being nominated as it emphasised just how much my fellow team members appreciate and value the work I do. To get the recognition from the award itself is even more prestigious.”
William, who also receives £1,000, is part of the process safety group at AstraZeneca. This team is responsible for assessing the safety of chemical reactions through lab-based tests and experiments.
Dr Robert Parker, chief executive of the Royal Society of Chemistry said: “Over the years, our lives have been significantly improved by the chemical sciences, from medicines and food to the environment itself.
“We are proud of the contribution the chemical sciences make to our global community, which is why it is right for us to recognise important innovations and expertise such as these. Our prizes and awards recognise people from a range of different specialisms, backgrounds and locations. Every winner is an inspiration to the chemistry community and will play an incredibly important role in enriching people’s lives for generations to come.”
The society’s awards are in recognition of originality and impact of research, or for each winner’s contribution to the chemical sciences industry or education. Previous recipients of the society’s awards include 2016 Nobel laureates JeanPierre Sauvage, Fraser Stoddart and Ben Feringa.