I am a Physics PhD candidate at the Institute of Photonics, University of Strathclyde. My research focus is the development of novel integrated photonic devices for use in next-generation neuromorphic computing systems, with the ultimate aim of achieving on-chip photonic information processing. Specifically, I am interested in:- Optical chaos in dielectric microcavities- Photonic information processing systems- Polymer integrated photonic devices- Machine learning and artificial intelligenceI am involved at all stages of device development: design, fabrication and characterisation. I hold a particular interest in the design phase. I am skilled in the mathematical modelling and numerical simulation of electromagnetic systems. This includes eigenmode modelling and finite difference time domain simulation. I have also created several python scripts to automate the analysis of simulated data. Additionally, I authored an internal training document on using eigenmode modelling to help others in the research group use this technique to design wave-guiding structures.Prior to my PhD, I earned my Master of Physics (MPhys) degree with a specialisation in Photonics from the University of Strathclyde in 2023. My research project was focused on modelling Förster resonant energy transfer between molecules using “molecular dynamics” computational modelling on a high-performance computing system. I also hold an HNC in Mechanical Engineering and a CMI Level 5 qualification in Management and Leadership.In addition to my research interests, I actively engage in physics education and outreach activities. I am a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Physics Department at the University of Strathclyde. I am currently in my second year of teaching mathematics to undergraduate physics students. I provide weekly tutorial classes designed to teach students how to use mathematical techniques to solve problems in physics. Additionally, I organise and chair the annual physics department guest lecture series. This is a term-time weekly event where guest speakers provide lectures to undergraduates, postgraduates and staff of the university on various different topics in modern physics.