Dr. Lona Alkhalaf

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lona Alkhalaf obtained her MChem in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Liverpool and her PhD in Chemical Biology from the University of Warwick. She has worked on bacterial enzymes involved in the production of natural pesticides and has collaborated at the University of British Columbia with Professor Kaity Ryan, investigating the mechanisms of antibiotics produced by bacteria to treat infections. Currently, her research at the University of Warwick focuses on understanding the biosynthesis of various chemicals produced by bacteria, looking into their antibiotic, anticancer, and antiviral activities. She is affiliated with the Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership and has contributed to multiple publications in the field of chemical biology and enzymology.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2014-09-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, England

Teaching and supervising undergraduate students in organic and biological chemistry.

Courses

Introduction to Organic Chemistry Mechanistic Biological Chemistry Extended labs (O3)

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
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  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.