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welding programme helps me understand metal on a practical level,” he said.

Keardio explained that material science is a specialisation in research chemistry, and he is fascinated by it.

“Material scientists are researchers who focus on the production of new compounds and products for use by the general public. There are different types of plastics in use, from those used in microwave safe containers to water bottles. These are created by material scientists in collaboration with chemical engineers,” he explained.

Keardio also has his sights set on a graduate degree in chemistry, which he intends to follow up with supplementary degrees.

“I want to do a Bachelor of Science in physics and mathematics and an Associate’s Degree in engineering. I want to do straight research. Chemistry research includes fields that interconnect. You have to do some physics, some calculations and even make up formulas. Math and physics are crucial to understanding concepts and might be needed to answer just one question in chemistry,” he said.

Meanwhile, with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 4.0, Keardio is clearly focused. However, the full-time student has found time to tutor two fellow students in mathematics – a subject he was not always good at.