Professor Dr. Marina Kuimova

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Biography

Professor Marina Kuimova received her M.Sc. in Chemistry from Moscow State University in 2001 and obtained her Ph.D. from Nottingham University in 2005. After completing her postdoctoral research with Professor David Phillips through the EPSRC Life Science Career Acceleration Fellowships, she joined Imperial College London as a Lecturer in 2012 and was promoted to Reader (Associate Professor) in 2016. Currently, she serves as a Professor in the Department of Chemistry. Her research focuses on elucidating biologically relevant processes using fluorescence imaging and time-resolved spectroscopy. She is involved in various projects, including those aimed at detecting G-quadruplex DNA in cells and exploring the effects of viscosity on molecular rotors. Kuimova has received accolades such as the Society of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines Young Investigator Award in 2020 and has contributed numerous publications in prominent journals. She actively engages with students and colleagues, fostering a collaborative research environment within her laboratory.

Research Interests

Fluorescence Imaging Time-Resolved Spectroscopy Biological Processes Molecular Rotors Viscosity Measurements

Experience

Professor of Chemical Physics

2016-01-01 — Present

Imperial College London • London, ENG, GB

Lead research in chemical physics focusing on molecular imaging and spectroscopy.

Reader (Associate Professor)

2016-01-01 — 2016-12-31

Imperial College London • London, ENG, GB

Advanced studies in molecular rotors and their applications in biophysics.

Lecturer

2012-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Imperial College London • London, ENG, GB

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry.

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125

Prerequisites

Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry

Application Checklist

  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)

Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.