Work History
Module Demonstrator (September 2024 - Present):
University of Oxford - Part Time
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Alongside my studies I assist in the Oxford Doctoral Training Centre’s taught modules for incoming PhD students. I help demonstrate for the Software Engineering, Essential Mathematics and Introductory Programming courses. This role focused on tutoring students through set problems across a range if topics the courses covered.
Summer Studentship w/ Prof Bart Hoogenboom
(June-August 2023):
University College London - Full-time
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This project focused on a computational simulation of the mechanics of imaging biomolecules via Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). Various image artefacts often lead to image ambiguity, and the area would benefit from greater analytical tools. The research aimed to refine a computational simulation of AFM imaging and set some benchmarks for image analysis. Collaborating with UCL's mechanical engineering department, I used finite element analysis and the commercial ABAQUS software to simulate the mechanical indentation of biological surfaces. This project incorporates various interdisciplinary aspects, including (Python) computational modelling, mechanical engineering and biophysics and highlights the breadth of my abilities and versatility. It presents the exciting prospect of enhancing experimental analysis in various biophysics experiments, adding to research vital for medical advancements. This summer project focused on producing a manuscript and publishing the project work. See the paper at doi: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SM01084A
MAPS Summer Studentship w/ Prof Jon Butterworth (August 2022):
University College London - Full-time
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The Large Hadron Collider at CERN is exploring the energy frontier, extending our knowledge of nature's fundamental forces and particles. An extensive and growing library of model-independent measurements of differential cross-sections now exists. In this project, we compared them to predictions of the Standard Model. Where they agree, they validate the Standard Model in a new energy regime and constrain its extensions. If they started to diverge, that might indicate physics beyond the Standard Model. I undertook the update to the Gildener-Weinberg Higgs Bosons model using Rivet 3.1.6 and the Contur 2.4 (on UNIX machines) and wrote the subsequent analysis of the further refinement. This project presented challenges as often the statistical treatment of the data presented errors, and with such large data pools refining the origin of the error required large amounts of data analysis. My contribution and update to results previously collected are found https://hepcedar.gitlab.io/contur-webpage/results/G-W/index.html.
CMMP Summer Studentship w/ Prof David Bowler
(June 2022-August 2022):
University College London- Full-time
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This project aimed to simulate the structure and STM appearance of various proposed defects using density functional theory (DFT). Based on existing collaborations with the University of Geneva on a similar material (TiSe2) and knowledge of the growth conditions of the ZrSe2 samples, various suggestions were made for the defect structures, which gave an excellent starting point for the investigation. The project used the CONQUEST DFT code, developed in UCL, for the DFT calculations. As well as investigating the structure of defects in ZrSe2, the project enabled us to test the effectiveness of CONQUEST. I gained experience using a Unix operating system alongside skills in high-performance computing and data presentation. I produced a comprehensive set of simulated defects over various defect densities by creating supplementary code for the STM simulations and DFT calculations in CONQUEST.
Tutor (July 2021-September 2021):
New Age After-school Club Ltd- Part-time
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Working here, I tutored one student in GCSE Maths and Science and two KS1 students in English and Maths; I identified students’ weak areas and created tailored schemes of work to progress through and supported them with new concepts they had been introduced to. I assessed progress and made appropriate adjustments to ensure learning development. Teaching students, I led the sessions, ensuring the proper progress was made, taking on a large amount’s responsibility and giving consistent delivery. Adaptability and flexibility were vital when approaching students’ learning as I would accommodate their individual needs and target difficulties encountered in specific subject areas.
Optical Lab Technician (December 2018-April 2019):
Specsavers- Full Time
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As an Optical Laboratory Technician, I prepared customer prescriptions using the latest computer-controlled equipment and manual hand edging and chamfering. It was a versatile role in which I would glaze and repair spectacles, maintain the equipment, process jobs and order lenses via the Socrates system, maintain the stock levels, and inform customers of their order(s) status. Efficient time management, exceptional tactile abilities, and a keen eye for detail were vital in this role to produce quality spectacles alongside meeting daily targets. I learnt to use dedicated software to maintain stock levels and process orders. In addition, some customer-facing responsibilities included informing customers of their orders' status or dealing with supplies issues.
Invigilators/ Prefect (September 2017-June 2018):
Wimbledon College- Volunteering
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Organisation and communication were vital during this work placement; I was the first point of contact for visitors, welcoming exam candidates (and parents) to the school, managing the front desk and seating, and tending to latecomers. I was responsible for a large group of candidates (50+ children) during exam breaks, leading groups and ensuring the candidates were correctly placed and registered. Working with invigilators/ prefects, we operated under strict time constraints, and communication was imperative. In addition, I assisted in school activities as a house captain and recognising a need for an effective gifted and talented programme, my peers, and I formed a student-run society.
Administration (June 2015-July 2017):
MOB Builders and Decorators- Part-Time
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My roles were diverse as an assistant/ administration to this building firm. They included: answering telephone calls and recording messages, managing incoming and outgoing emails, as well as taking dictations, and typing estimates and invoices, which often had tight deadlines involved. My communication skill was imperative when professionally dealing with clients and ensuring the enquiry and business were handled professionally. I required a firm understanding of word processors and a high computer literacy when using Microsoft Office Applications. Working in a business environment, I was required to be an effective multitasker, working to a deadline and independently carrying out prescribed orders to a high standard.
Teaching Assistant (June 2015):
SS. Peter and Paul- Work Experience
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In this role, I help teach Key Stage 2 students English, Maths and Science, acting as both a learning support assistant alongside personally organising and teaching some more capable student’s concepts beyond Key Stage 2. I helped take students through the scheme of work and supported them when introduced to new concepts in lessons.