Profile Overview
Background
Skills & Experience
Skills & Experience
Since graduating with an MSc in Photonics in 2011, I have pursued a career in the development and application of lasers. I have worked in industry, both in labs and in client-facing roles. In 2018, I returned to academia, completing my PhD in 2022, and am currently working as a postdoctoral researcher.
Skills & Experience
Skills & Experience
Skills & Experience
Skills and experience include optical alignment, component procurement and characterisation, cleanroom fabrication, laser cavity construction, computer aided design, technical writing, project management, material processing, academic teaching and supervision, writing for journal publications, and client engagement.
Outreach & Public Engagement
Outreach & Public Engagement
Outreach & Public Engagement
Outreach activities include a magazine publication on the history of cataract surgery, presenting and hosting an event for vulnerable adults to discuss the impact of laser technology in society, and collaborating with an artist for an exhibition as part of the Festival of Creative Learning.
Interests
Outreach & Public Engagement
Outreach & Public Engagement
When I'm not working, my main interests include going to the gym 3-4 times a week, running, camping, socialising, reading, travelling, being outdoors as much as possible and playing the drums. I am also the Business Manager of an art business.
Academic Qualifications
BSc: Physics (2006 - 2010)
MSc: Photonics & Optoelectronic Devices (2010-2011)
MSc: Photonics & Optoelectronic Devices (2010-2011)
MSc: Photonics & Optoelectronic Devices (2010-2011)
MSc: Photonics & Optoelectronic Devices (2010-2011)
MSc: Photonics & Optoelectronic Devices (2010-2011)
PhD: Diode Pumped Liquid Crystal Lasers (2018-2022)
MSc: Photonics & Optoelectronic Devices (2010-2011)
PhD: Diode Pumped Liquid Crystal Lasers (2018-2022)
Professional Experience
Summer Placement in Laser Team (2010)
Laser Engineer (2011 - 2013) Senior Laser Production Engineer (2013 - 2014)
MSc Placement in Optics Team (2011)
Calibrated and tested optical components in the laser R&D department
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Provided written reports and presentations to department heads
MSc Placement in Optics Team (2011)
Laser Engineer (2011 - 2013) Senior Laser Production Engineer (2013 - 2014)
MSc Placement in Optics Team (2011)
Conducted research to characterise the response of materials to optical stimulation
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Designed, aligned and optimised optical arrangements for component testing
Laser Engineer (2011 - 2013) Senior Laser Production Engineer (2013 - 2014)
Laser Engineer (2011 - 2013) Senior Laser Production Engineer (2013 - 2014)
Laser Engineer (2011 - 2013) Senior Laser Production Engineer (2013 - 2014)
Constructed and tested the company’s solid state laser system
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Trained, visited and collaborated with international clients
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Trained new employees
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Wrote installation, construction and technical manuals for company employees and clients
Surgical Engineer (2015 - 2018)
Laser Engineer (2011 - 2013) Senior Laser Production Engineer (2013 - 2014)
Laser Engineer (2011 - 2013) Senior Laser Production Engineer (2013 - 2014)
Tested and optimised the optical, mechanical and electrical performance of ophthalmic surgical devices
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Specialised in LASIK and LASEK refractive systems
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Provided technical support during surgical procedures
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Worked in NHS & private clinics
Postdoctoral Researcher (2022 - 2023)
Postdoctoral Researcher (2023 - present)
Postdoctoral Researcher (2023 - present)
Impact acceleration project researching the application of liquid crystal lasers in holography
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Collaborated with colleagues at University or Cambridge
Postdoctoral Researcher (2023 - present)
Postdoctoral Researcher (2023 - present)
Postdoctoral Researcher (2023 - present)
Investigating laser material interactions by manipulating the shape of laser beams in 3-dimensions
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Characterising the interaction of laser beams with tissue for surgical applications
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Project press release here