Victoria Atkinson, PhD is a UK-based freelance science writer specialising in chemistry, sustainability and research culture.

With a DPhil in Organic Chemistry from the University of Oxford, she previously served on the editorial team of Chemistry World before transitioning to full-time freelance journalism. 

Her work spans top publications including Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), Live Science and Technology Networks, covering topics from catalyst development to sustainable materials and research-culture issues.