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London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Directed and developed theoretical and experimental projects on photonic quantum technologies while assuming a leading role in a large research group. Supervised ~10 PhD/Master's students, led the writing of successful grant applications, and presented at international conferences. Learnt to design photonic circuits and components, operate integrated photonics experiments, and performed modelling and simulation using Mathematica and Python.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Taught an undergraduate course on complex analysis for 3rd year students. This involved writing and delivering new lecture notes, designing an online course page, and setting and marking exams. Lectures are available online: https://youtu.be/BRQnOFOwEz0

Theoretical work on applications of quantum photonic devices, helped contribute to grant proposals and report writing.

Oxford, United Kingdom

Thesis titled "Distinguishability in Quantum Interference". Designed and executed a variety of experimental and theoretical projects to investigate the quantum interference of photons. Developed practical skills in the lab, controlling laser systems, cryogenic photon detectors and counting systems, and used Mathematica and Matlab for simulations and data analysis.

Awarded competitive funding to support a 6-month project aligned with PhD research on experimental quantum optics.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Project centred on the characterisation of quantum light emitted by semiconductor quantum dots. Worked with a variety of laser systems, optical setups and cryogenics, and the project culminated in a publication in Nature.

Worked as an intern with the Structuring Strats team within the Securities division, concentrating on emerging markets. Helped model and price derivatives (Excel, Bloomberg), prepare presentations and coordinated projects with other teams.