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Emily Hilder

Professor of Chemistry; Director of ARC Training Centre for Portable Analytical Separation Technologies, School of Physical Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.

Calling: “Science: because of a curiosity about things, and academia: because I like the balance between research and teaching – but most of all the autonomy to pursue my own research ideas.”

Regret: “No. But I would have studied some more biology!”

Emphasis: “I’m driven by how we can use new materials to improve analytical systems and ultimately enable more portable separation science applications.”

Advice: “Be opportunistic and don’t be afraid to take risks. Trust your own your ideas. Many breakthroughs come from young scientists.”

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Part of the Power List 2014

Top 40 Under 40

In 2013, we compiled a list of the Top 100 most influential analytical scientists – an endeavor that received a significant amount of attention and, it’s fair to say, caused more than a little controversy. Our 2014 Top 40 Under 40 list almost halves the average age of the celebrated individuals, with many of them born in the same year as the iconic Sex Pistols cover – 1977.

Go to The Power List 2014