Tuncel is a Chemistry graduate from the University of London (BSc, PhD) and has worked for several international companies as a research chemist. Her academic links with industry have also credited her with many publications including inventions that have led to commercial successes. She has therefore brought her industrial and academic expertise into her teaching.
Tuncel is University of Oxford trained and an experienced teacher. She teaches Chemistry to GCSE and A level students at d'Overbroeck's College.