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Biography
Svetlana Tretsiakova-McNally has a BSc (Hons.) in Chemistry from the Belarusian State University (Belarus). She was awarded her PhD in Polymer Chemistry, by the Belarusian Academy of Sciences in 2007.
In 2009, Svetlana commenced her post-doctoral research career at Ulster University within the Fire Safety Engineering Research and Technology Centre (FireSERT), where she worked on the project studying the effects of nano- and molecularly-dispersed additives on the flame retardance of chain-growth polymers, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. In 2016, she became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Svetlana was appointed as a Lecturer in Chemistry in 2017.
Research Interests
Svetlana’s research interests focus on: polymer, organic, analytical and combustion chemistries. Her research expertise encompasses flame retardant and smart polymers, organic/inorganic hybrid compositions, water purification technologies, cellulose derivatives, sustainable materials including ligno-cellulosic bio-adsorbents and geopolymer cement/concrete, waste recycling/management and alternative energy sources.
She publishes in the fields of polymer science, colloid chemistry, materials, sustainability and waste management. She has co-authored over 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters and conference proceedings.
She has been involved in the European research projects such as HyResponse and the European H2FC infrastructure where she organised the technical schools in hydrogen and fuel cell.
Teaching Interests
Svetlana coordinates chemistry and mathematics modules, Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Ulster University
1 Sep 2015 → 30 Apr 2016
PhD, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
1 Sep 2002 → 18 May 2007
Bachelor, Belarusian State University
1 Sep 1992 → 31 May 1997
External positions
Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC), The Royal Society
Northern Ireland committee member, The Royal Society
STEMNET ambassador
Keywords
- QD Chemistry
- fire retardants, combustion, polymers, polysaccharides, organic synthesis, water chemistry, analysis, environmental chemistry
- ligno-cellulose
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Research Output
A LIGNO-CELLULOSIC BIO-ADSORBENT DERIVED FROM SAWDUST WASTE FOR THE REMOVAL OF MEROPENEM ANTIBIOTIC DISSOLVED IN WATER
Tretsiakova-McNally, S., Solan, B., Currie, R., Akinsanmi, O., Arnscheidt, J., McDermott, R. & Coleman, H. M., 26 Mar 2020, European Waste Water Management Conference. Birmingham: AquaEnviro, 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Thermal and Calorimetric Evaluations of Some Chemically Modified Carbohydrate-Based Substrates With Phosphorus-Containing Groups.
Thomas, A., Joseph, P., Moinuddin, K. A. M., Zhu, H. & Tretsiakova-McNally, S., 5 Mar 2020, In : Polymers. 12, 3, 14 p., 588.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Waterborne Intumescent Coatings Containing Industrial and Bio-Fillers for Fire Protection of Timber Materials
Aqlibous, A., Tretsiakova-McNally, S. & Fateh, T., 31 Mar 2020, In : Polymers. 12, 4, 16 p., 757.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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A Study of the Thermal Degradation and Combustion Characteristics of Some Materials Commonly Used in the Construction Sector
Solorzano, J. A. P., Moinuddin, K. A. M., Tretsiakova-McNally, S. & Joseph, P., 7 Nov 2019, In : Polymers. 11, 11, 1833.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Passive Fire Protection of Wood Substrates using Starch-based Formulations
Tretsiakova-McNally, S., Le Douarin, A., Joseph, P., Ukleja, S. & Thomas, A., 25 Jun 2019, p. P.5. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Activities
Polymers (Journal)
Svetlana Tretsiakova-Mcnally (Editor), Paul Joseph (Editor)24 Jun 2019 → 30 Apr 2020
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
Passive Fire Protection of Wood Substrates using Starch-based Formulations
Svetlana Tretsiakova-Mcnally (Participant)26 Jun 2019 → 28 Jun 2019
Activity: Other
A ligno-cellulosic bio-adsorbent derived from sawdust waste for the removal of meropenem antibiotic dissolved in water
Svetlana Tretsiakova-Mcnally (Speaker)16 Jul 2019 → 17 Jul 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF)
Svetlana Tretsiakova-Mcnally (Visiting researcher)23 Jan 2018
Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
Polymers (Journal)
Svetlana Tretsiakova-Mcnally (Editor), Paul Joseph (Editor)21 Jun 2018 → 21 Feb 2019
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
Thesis
The use of geopolymer cement for road surface applications
Author: Wilkinson, A., May 2018Supervisor: Magee, B. (Supervisor), Tretsiakova-Mcnally, S. (Supervisor) & Woodward, W. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis