About Dr Kevin F Handley
I started teaching in 2019. I spent the previous 10 years at Sunderland College delivering BSc (Hons) Extended BioPharmaceutical Science for the University of Sunderland.
I graduated from the University of Huddersfield with a degree in Applied Chemistry. My PhD was in Molecular Toxicology from the University of Newcastle, investigating the mechanism of toxicity of nitrobenzenes. I remained there to do postdoctoral research on the synthesis of isotopically-labelled metabolites of butadiene.
I have worked in industry for both ICI Chemicals and Polymers and Zeneca Central Toxicology. I have a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of Northumbria, over 25 years of teaching experience, and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Teaching and supervision
I teach chemistry on the following courses:
- MPharm Pharmacy
- BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
- BSc (Hons) Biopharmaceutical Science
- BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science
- BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
- MSc Drug Discovery and Development
I am the Programme Leader for Pharmaceutical Science with Integrated Foundation Year, as well as module leader for the science modules on this course (FDN025 and FDN032). I am also module leader for MSc Drug Discovery and Development (DDDM12).
Areas of expertise
I am primarily an organic chemist, though I teach across all areas of the subject.
I have a particular interest in the use of IT to enhance learning and teaching.