Professional Profile

I currently work for a scientific instruments company based in Leatherhead, UK, called Applied Photophysics where I am the Development Manager. Applied Photophysics is a manufacturer of specialist equipment used primarily in the bio-sciences. As Development Manager, I lead the research and development process within the company, including the development of new products, software development and the creation of novel applications for the bio-tech industry.

As the Development Manager I lead a team of dedicated professionals including mechanical and electrical engineers, software engineers, and an applications scientist. In addition to my role as Development Manager, I am also responsible for the maintainence of the Applied Photophysics website and out inhouse IT systems.

Prior to being appointed to the position of Development Manager, I was the lead software engineer. In that role, I was responsible for the continued development of the Pro-Data suite of software used on the Chirascan Circular Dichroism spectrometer and the SX20 stopped-flow spectrometer. As a software developer, I was principly responsible for the lower-level instrument control, data acquisition and the "Spectrometer Control Panel" application.

Althought I have now moved away from the programming role, I continue to make a significant contribution to the software development, performing both routine maintainence and also adding new features.

Academic Career

Before starting at Applied Photophysics, I was a post-doctoral research assistance at the University of Bradford in the Polymer Engineering group under the supervision of Prof. P.D.Coates. The group is part of the highly successful Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Polymer Science and Technology.

I had previously been at the IRC in Polymer Science and Technology at Leeds University. There I conducted research into the electro-mechanical properties of a number of liquid-crystal polymers related to the commercially available Vectra® polymers.

D.Phil. Studies

I studied for my D.Phil. at Sussex University, where I worked in the Laser Lab, under the supervision of Prof. A.J.McCaffery. We were doing research into the collision dynamics of diatomic molecules (in particular the lithium diatom) with rare-gases in the gas phase using laser spectroscopy.

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Interests and hobbies of mine include gardening and DIY. I enjoy cooking and have a keen interest in environmental issues. I am a keen cyclist and enjoy walking.