Melanie Nelson

Melanie received her PhD in Chemistry from Victoria University of Wellington in 2015. Her PhD research in organometallic chemistry addressed the development of new bulky phosphine ligands and their interactions with late transition metals.

Melanie has a varied background in both experimental and theoretical chemistry, bridging organic, organometallic, and nanotechnology. During her scientific career Melanie has gained experience both in academic institutions and industry including the Technical University of Munich and Industrial Research Ltd.