Dr Amanda Boddis
Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
Faculty of Science
Email: A.Boddis@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone: 0151 231 2238
Amanda started her first lectureship in Forensic Science at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) in 2009. Amanda has two work passions enhancing the student experience through developing practical sessions, organising curriculum enhancement experiences and obtaining Industrial placements. The second passion is leading the MSc Cosmetic Science programme.
Amanda has been responsible for organising the Fire Investigation practical on the 4103FSBMOL module, which has run since 2012, organising a trip to Romania to view autopsies (2012-2020) and organising the bomb squad to come to LJMU to undetake a lecture and demonstration of the bomb disposal unit.
Undertaking these curriculum enhancement experiences and more led to a VC Excellence Award for outstanding impact on the student learning experience at LJMU.
In 2022, Amanda became the programme leader for the MSc Cosmetic Science programme and as been responsible for organising curriculum enhancement activites to Croda International PLC and Lush Cosmetics Liverpool. Amanda has increased the number of industrial partners on the programme. These industrial partners undertake lectures, webinairs, practical sessions and provide industrial summer placements. Our industry partners include L'oreal Research and Innovation, Unilever, Croda, TriPrinceton, Joshwood Colour, Brenntag, Thornton and Ross, Fragrance oils and many more. Amanda is also passionate about ensuring the MSc Cosmetic Science programme stays current and the curriculum is led by industry, This is to ensure students gain the relevent theoretical knowledge and practical experience to obtain employment in the cosmetic science industry.
Languages
French
Degrees
2009, University of East Anglia, United Kingdom, PhD "Fingerprint Analysis using Antibody-Metal particles"
2005, University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom, BSc (Hons) Forensic and Analytical Science First Class
2002, University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom, HNC Chemistry
Academic appointments
Programme Leader MSc Cosmetic Science, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, 2022 - present
Senior Lecturer Forensic Science, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, 2009 - present
Postgraduate training
PGCert- Teaching, United Kingdom, Liverpool John Moores University, 2010 - 2011
Journal article
Adeoye RI, Ralebitso-Senior TK, Boddis A, Reid AJ, Giuntini F, Fatokun AA, Powell AK, Ihekwaba-Ndibe A, Malomo SO, Olorunniji FJ. 2025. Spermine Enhances the Peroxidase Activities of Multimeric Antiparallel G-quadruplex DNAzymes Biosensors, 15 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Adeoye RI, Osalaye DS, Ralebitso-Senior TK, Boddis A, Reid AJ, Fatokun AA, Powell AK, Malomo SO, Olorunniji FJ. 2019. Catalytic Activities of Multimeric G-Quadruplex DNAzymes Catalysts, 9 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Boddis A, Russell DA. 2012. Development of Aged Fingermarks Using Antibody-Magnetic Particle Conjugates Analytical Methods, :637-641 DOI Publisher Url
Boddis A, Russell DA. 2011. Simultaneous development and detection of drug metabolites in latent fingermarks using antibody-magnetic particle conjugates Analytical Methods, 3 :519-523 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Award:
Liverpool John Moores, Faculty of Science Teaching Award. 2023
Liverpool John Moores University, Excellence in Teaching Award. 2013
Research Grants Awarded:
Duration of research project: 1 year, Grant value (£): 15,000, Liverpool John Moores University Research Commitee, Dr Amos Fatokun, Dr Femi Olorunniji, Dr Andrew Powell, Dr T Komang Ralebitso-Senior, Dr Amanda Reid, Development of split G-Quadruplex DNAzymes for construction of gated biosensors. 2018
External committees:
Royal Society of Chemistry, Chair, RSC Liverpool Section Trust. 2015
Fellowships:
Higher Education Academy, FHEA. 2011
Teaching qualification:
PGCert. 2011
Membership of professional bodies:
Member of the RSC and Chartered Chemist, MRSC and CChem, http://www.rsc.org/. 2010
Fingerprint Society, Member of the Fingerprint Society.
Forensic Science Society, Member of the Forensic Science Society.