December 6, 2021

An interview with a Quantum Scientist – Dr Igor Konieczniak, University of York

Having enjoyed all sciences at school, Dr Igor Konieczniak decided to run with his interest in biology and chemistry, and apply it to a degree in pharmacy. However, after a number of years working in the field, Igor decided that it wasn’t for him and chose to pursue a career in physics instead, a subject […]

November 15, 2021

An interview with a Quantum Scientist – Dr Farah Al-Sallami, University of York

Dr Farah Al-Sallami, originally from Iraq, is a Communications Engineer. She studied in Jordan for a Bachelor’s degree in Communications Engineering and a Master’s degree in Wireless Communications Engineering, before becoming a lecturer in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Following this, Farah decided to continue her studies and move to the UK to undertake a PhD […]

October 25, 2021

An interview with a Quantum Entrepreneur – Dr Maksym Sich, Aegiq

Originally from Ukraine, Max undertook an undergraduate degree in Physics, with a specialism in quantum physics, followed by a Masters in quantum, before moving to the UK to undertake a PhD at the University of Sheffield with Hub Investigator Professor Maurice Skolnick. Alongside his degrees in Physics, Max studied remotely for a degree in finance […]

October 4, 2021

An Interview with a Quantum Scientist – Jonte Hance, University of Bristol 

Jonte Hance had a love for physics from a very early age, he loved to read Horrible Science magazines and to take things apart in order to figure out how they worked – much to the frustration of his parents who banned him from even touching the TV remote for that very reason! He also […]

September 9, 2021

An interview with a Quantum Scientist – Dr Aurora Maccarone, Heriot-Watt University

Dr Aurora Maccarone’s initial love for physics stemmed from a trip to the laboratory of her aunt, who was a physicist that studied cosmic rays, and being fascinated by what she saw. Aurora embarked upon the equivalent of a Bachelors and a Masters degree at the University of Palermo, Sicily, in Italy before she moved […]

August 23, 2021

An Interview with Kimberley Brook, Programme Manager of the Quantum Technology Enterprise Centre (QTEC)

Kimberley Brook is a law graduate who has spent a number of years applying the knowledge, skills and experience she gained from her time and education in law to the commercialisation of quantum technologies. Kimberley is the Programme Manager of the Quantum Technology Enterprise Centre (QTEC), based at the University of Bristol, which has recently […]

August 2, 2021

An interview with a Quantum Scientist – Dr Ross Donaldson, Heriot-Watt University

Having particularly enjoyed chemistry and physics at school, Dr Ross Donaldson initially set out to pursue a career in nuclear engineering, however, when participating in quantum research projects during his undergraduate degree at Heriot-Watt University, he unlocked an understanding of the potential application and impact of quantum technologies and switched paths. Following his undergraduate degree […]

July 12, 2021

An interview with a Quantum Scientist – Dr Siddarth Koduru Joshi, University of Bristol

Dr Siddarth Koduru Joshi had a keen interest in physics from a very early age and as he and his understanding of physics grew, his interest in quantum quickly developed. Siddarth studied for an undergraduate degree in Physics at Bangalore University, however, this left him wanting more and so he participated in a programme which […]

June 21, 2021

An interview with a Quantum Scientist – Dr Rupesh Kumar, University of York

As a child, Dr Rupesh Kumar always enjoyed working with his hands and had an affinity for subjects like mathematics and science, so becoming an experimental physicist was quite a natural career choice for him. Rupesh started by studying for a Masters in Physics at Mahatma Gandhi University, India, before undertaking a PhD in quantum communications at the […]

May 28, 2021

An interview with a Mechanical Engineer in Quantum – Cassandra Mercury, Craft Prospect

Cassandra Mercury has had a varied career that’s seen her move from sunny Los Angeles, where she was born and raised, to Edinburgh to pursue a role engineering quantum technologies for space. Cassandra studied at University of Southern California for her Bachelors degree and, subsequently, a Masters in Astronautical Engineering. Upon graduating, she took up […]