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As the Head of Technical Operations at Imperial College London, Allison Hunter provides crucial strategic support for managing technical staff and research administration within the Department of Life Sciences. She plays a significant role in maintaining laboratory operations, especially amidst the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021, she was honored with the prestigious Institute of Science and Technology Fellowship. Her commitment to sustainability in laboratory settings led her to initiate the lab sustainability project at King’s College London in 2008, focusing on reducing energy consumption in laboratory freezers. This work earned her the King’s College London Sustainability Award in 2014 and the S-Lab Making a Difference Award in 2015. Hunter has chaired workshops on lab sustainability, collaborating with Green Labs and initiating programs on sustainable laboratory practices. She has also been involved in defining laboratory standards for cold storage and has represented Imperial College London in various committees aimed at promoting professional registration for technical staff. Additionally, she is an active member of the Technician Commitment Steering Group, advocating for the value of technicians in the scientific community.
Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.