Research
My research is in rare earth superconductors, specifically YBCO which is used in fusion reactors to provide magnetic confinement of the plasma. Inside the fusion reactor YBCO is subjected to neutron irradiation damage which is detrimental to its critical superconducting properties. My project aims to use DFT modelling to create XANES spectra in order to investigate the damage mechanisms involved in the reduction of YBCO’s critical current.
Bio
I am currently completing my final year of the 2-part integrated masters in Materials Science at Oxford University. I received a 2:1 overall in my part 1 of the degree. Outside of university I am highly engaged with the Effective Altruist (EA) movement where I aim to use my research skills and scientific understanding to have the largest positive impact possible.
