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An inquisitive engineer who likes to get their teeth into a good problem. Experience working in a range of project teams and quickly able to integrate with new tools and techniques.Well developed mathematical, and computational/programming skills as part of implementing Electronic Design Automation tool solutions for microchip designs. Analysis and feedback communicated with design teams to inform changes and improvements.Experience in: silicon design implementation on the latest technology nodes avaiulable.Previous experience in academic research, demonstrating keen problem solving in a largely independent project to contribute advances in solid state physics.Well developed mathematical, analytical, and computational/programming skills, demonstrated as part of project work in the area of the physical sciences. Statistical data analysis methods are also demonstrated to reach valid and scientifically recognised conclusions from raw data sets. Ability at every stage of scientific research from predictive modelling, technical experimentation to final analytical analysis demonstrated.I spend time following the development of new science and technology both theoretically and practically. My interest lies in this journey of new technologies and discoveries from initial discovery to becoming integrated into the function of everyday life.Research topics:Strain in graphene 2D systems ⁠– Investigation into strain and thermal expansion properties of graphene at the quantum systems and nanostructures group at the University of Exeter. This was achieved using Raman microscopy of graphene devices of varying archetecture and thicknesses.Computer modelling of electron wave functions in graphene to predict excitation rates for incident photons, using density functional theory outputting into a C program function. Computer modelling of excited electron distributions on carbon nanotubes using a Monte Carlo simulation in a C program.