Profile – Physics Zone

Education:

I went to school at Rowley Lane school in Huddersfield, and later at Heckmondwike Grammar School. Since then I have been studying at Lancaster University.
Qualifications:

GCSEs: Maths, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Music, Art, Textiles, IT, English, German, French

AS levels: Chemistry, Music Technology
A levels: Physics, Maths, Further Maths

Master’s Degree: Physics, Astrophysics & Cosmology
Work History:

At school I did work experience as a lighting technician for my local council, a lab assistant at a nearby school and an intern at Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics. Since then I’ve worked as a student ambassador and an outreach helper for the Physics department at Lancaster University.
Current Job:

I’m a PhD student at Lancaster University studying the solar wind and how it affects the planet Mars.

About Me:

I’m a PhD student in Space Physics living in Lancaster. I enjoy photography and martial arts.
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I live in Lancaster with my girlfriend. I love photography and martial arts and enjoy watching movies and playing board games with my friends on the weekends. My favourite food is spaghetti and meatballs and my favourite person is my sister.
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I study the solar wind, which is particles that have left the Sun and travel through the solar system. Most of my work is around what the solar wind is like when it reaches Mars, and how it changes the atmosphere of the planet.
My Typical Day:

I go into work pretty early and start looking at data from satellites around Mars. I spend most of my day doing this but I also help out with school visits.

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