I received an Upper Second class MSci+YiE (Four year Masters Degree in Physics with a year studying abroad in Europe) from Imperial College, London in 2003.

I spent my third year at the University of Trento, Trentino Alto-Adige, Italy working on a photo-acoustic spectroscopy research project as part of my Masters Degree, in 2002.

I have now finished my PhD from the University of Southampton, School of Physics and Astronomy, studying coherent techniques for the optical manipulation of atoms and molecules.
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My IT skills are comprehensive. They cover hardware, software, security, networks, operating systems, programming and troubleshooting. I keep up to date with the latest developments and technologies too.
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Creation and design of printed fliers, brochures and newsletters and large display posters. I have also designed and written websites. I have a small portfolio of creative and communicative work for education.
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I have been heavily involved in the communication of science particularly to school children. I was a "chief laserist" of the Light Express Roadshow, I have taught children holography and have presented a talk on our Outreach work at the 2005 Conference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics (ETOP) in France.
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Much of my spare time is spent weight training in the gym and training in the swimming pool. For relaxation, I like to read fantasy fiction, listen to podcasts and generally be creative with my Mac.
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I am bilingual English and Gujarati, fluent in Italian from my year in Italy, I know basic French (I can understand written French well) and I have also picked up a smattering of German.
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