International student Ansu secures ¡®concrete¡¯ future
Inspirational international student Ansu Mary Alex from Kerala in India is celebrating today as she graduates with a Masters in Materials Science and Engineering from Queen¡¯s University Belfast.

Ansu, who has a background in Chemistry, travelled to Queen’s to take on the Masters in the School of Mathematics and Physics. She has also secured a job as a KTP Associate from Queen’s and is working as a Concrete Technologist in Moore Concrete, Ballymena.
Ansu says: “Coming from a Chemistry background I was initially a bit worried about taking on the Master's in Materials Science and Engineering but with the help of the wonderful Professors in Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà it was a great relief.
“Some modules were completely new to me, but I really enjoyed the process of learning new things every day. I always wanted to do a course which was interrelated and one where I could apply my existing knowledge in multiple directions.
“I am really proud to say that I am a student at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Belfast. The quality of education and the way they have designed the course modules is just amazing.”
Ansu also enjoyed the social side of University life in Belfast. She comments: “I really enjoyed hot chocolates with my classmates – this was our treat when we had mini breaks between our lectures. I also enjoyed the amazing evenings I spent with the friends in the beautiful Botanic Gardens beside the campus.”
Ansu is now working in a job she is very passionate about and has a bright future ahead after graduation. She says: “I really enjoy my job and I am learning new stuff every day. Sustainability is very important to me and we are currently focusing on developing a low carbon curing binder and a non-ferrous (alloys or metals that do not contain iron) reinforcement solution.
“I always wanted to learn, do research, and do a job and I am so happy that I am doing all these things together.”
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