Jody Cheong, 29, a Higher Scientist at National Physical Laboratory (NPL), hailing from Hong Kong and now Teddington, is attending Parliament to present her chemistry research to a range of politicians and a panel of expert judges, as part of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee's STEM for BRITAIN on Tuesday, 17 March.

Cheong's poster on research about studying metal composition in non-exhaust emissions will be judged against dozens of other scientists' research in the only national competition of its kind.

Cheong was shortlisted from hundreds of applicants to appear in Parliament.

On presenting her research in Parliament, Cheong said, "I'm excited about sharing my research with the people who help shape national policy.

"It's a rare chance to bring the science of non-exhaust emissions into the spotlight and show why it matters for public health and the environment.

"I am looking forward to spark meaningful conversation, inspire interest in this area, and gain fresh insight into how my work can make a real impact beyond the lab."

Sam Carling MP, Chair of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee APPG, added: "This annual competition is an important date in the parliamentary calendar because it gives MPs an opportunity to speak to a wide range of the country's best young researchers.

"These early career engineers, mathematicians and scientists are the architects of our future and STEM for BRITAIN is politicians' best opportunity to meet them and understand their work."

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Cheong's research has been entered into the chemistry session of the competition, which will end in a gold, silver and bronze prize-giving ceremony.

Judged by leading academics, each winner will receive a cash prize with a medal for the gold recipient.

The Parliamentary and Scientific Committee runs the event in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Institute of Physics, the Royal Society of Biology, The Physiological Society, The Nutrition Society and the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences, with sponsorship from Clay Mathematics Institute, United Kingdom Research and Innovation, Warwick Manufacturing Group, Elsevier, AWE, the Society of Chemical Industry, Institute of Biomedical Science, the Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research, the Biochemical Society and the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences.