Experience

  1. Senior Lab Instructor (Optics, Computing)

    University of Oxford

    Led lab sessions teaching students experimental techniques in optics and computing. Responsibilities included:

    • Improving experiments and training new teaching assistants
    • Providing hands-on support and guidance to students during lab sessions

  2. Mentor under 'Levelling up' Programme

    University of Oxford
    Mentored disadvantaged A-Level students interested in physics, covering topics such as university applications, physics careers, and admission exams.

  3. Research Student in Plasma Diagnostics Group

    Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UKRI)

    Responsibilities included:

    • Characterization and comparison of sensors such as Silicon Photomultipliers and scientific cameras
    • Modifying and refining data acquisition workflows, including developing analysis scripts in Python
    • Contributing to high-profile experiments using Vulcan and Gemini lasers, advising on sensor deployment

  4. Campus Ambassador

    Institute of Physics (IOP)
    Promoted the Institute of Physics at the University of Bristol, organizing events, careers talks, and liaising with students and stakeholders.

Education

  1. PhD in Condensed Matter Physics (Perovskite Solar Cell Characterisation and Modelling)

    University of Oxford

    Thesis on characterisation and modelling of perovskite solar cells, including novel spatially resolved methods and tandem max efficiency projections. Key achievements include:

    • Pioneered a new method for spatially resolved current measurement in perovskite solar cells
    • Developed systems for frequency-dependent JV and intensity-dependent PLQE measurements
    • Created a framework to reconcile the effect of mobile ions in perovskites on their luminescence

  2. MSci in Physics with Industrial Experience

    University of Bristol

    1st class honours (72% overall grade)

    Key courses included:

    • Semiconductor Physics
    • Theoretical Particle Physics
    • Advanced Computing
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Awards
Penrose Scholarship
∙ October 2020
I was awarded the Penrose scholarship to study my PhD at the University of Oxford
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