
​Dr Sumit Konar
Solid-State Chemist and Materials Scientist
Chemistry Tutoring — GCSE to University Level
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I offer private tutoring in chemistry from GCSE through to university and postgraduate level, combining strong exam-focused teaching with deep subject expertise from a research career in solid-state chemistry.
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GCSE & A-Level (or Nationals/Highers)
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Chemistry exam preparation and revision
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Building core understanding: atomic structure, bonding, reaction mechanisms, calculations
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Confidence-building for students who find chemistry difficult or intimidating
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Exam technique and past-paper practice
University Level
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Inorganic, physical, and solid-state chemistry
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Crystallography and structural chemistry
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Thermal analysis (DSC/TGA) and X-ray diffraction interpretation
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Coursework, lab report, and exam support
Postgraduate (MSc/PhD)
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Dissertation and project support in materials characterisation
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One-to-one guidance on XRD/thermal analysis data interpretation and refinement
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Support for students new to crystallography or diffraction techniques
