About
Laura Patel is a Principal Teaching Fellow in the Department of Chemistry at Imperial College London's Faculty of Natural Sciences. She leads initiatives in laboratory learning, curriculum innovation, and sustainable teaching practices, with a focus on modernizing undergraduate chemistry education through active learning and authentic assessment. Her research bridges chemistry education and inorganic synthesis, particularly main group molecular systems.
- Education: PhD in Inorganic Synthesis (2011) and MSci Chemistry (2006), both from Imperial College London. Postgraduate Diploma in University Learning and Teaching (2016).
She spearheaded a curriculum review (2018–2023) that redefined degree objectives and introduced new modules. As co-developer of the ChemTrack project (awarded a £100k grant in 2017), she advanced investigative lab experiments and digital learning tools. Her professional roles include Exams Officer (2012–2017), Year Tutor (2019–2024), and External Examiner at the University of Exeter.
