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Techniques: Optical Emission Spectroscopy (wavelength dispersed and time gated CCD imaging), Scanning Electron Microscopy. Laser Raman Spectroscopy. FTIR, Field emission measurements, operation of high power UV Excimer lasers and Nd:YAG lasers. Experience with high vacuum systems.

The last six months of my Ph.D. has been concentrated on the installation of a state of the art quadrupole mass spectrometer onto the existing apparatus. This has demanded careful planning, budgeting and design. Large parts of the installation required me to design and develop numerous items with precision and accuracy, and involved working along side technicians with whom I developed a good working relationship. It has been imperative to be able to work as an integral part of a team as well as being able to work independently with efficient time management.

Computing: The use of computers forms an integral part of my data collection, analysis and presentation, and dictates a working knowledge of many software packages, as well as a basic programming ability (in Fortran). Knowledge of HTML for presentation of work on the Internet.

Publications: I have worked on several different programmes involving scientists of mixed background and status, which have resulted in five publications (see web site), three of which I am first named author. I have contributed oral and poster presentations at national and international conferences.

Undergraduate tutoring in 1^st year Mathematics and Physical Chemistry as well as demonstrating in 2^nd year theoretical workshops. Both required marking scripts, explaining ideas and concepts. I have supervised; two third year undergraduates during their research projects both six months long, a sixth form student during a six-week summer vacation placement and have assisted a 1^st year Ph.D. student in becoming familiar and competent in all aspects of the experiment.

I enjoy a good social life, regularly attending, theatres, cinemas and restaurants with my friends and work colleagues. Two to four times a week I train at Goju Ryu Karate, at which I am now 5^th Kyu. This requires me to maintain a high level of fitness and an understanding of principles/concepts, as well as techniques and applications. Ability to teach and demonstrate to lower grades is required as part an integral part of the grading scheme. Enjoy running and have completed the Bristol Half Marathon (1998) in aid of the new children’s hospital I also play five-a-side football once a week and take the opportunity to play squash, football and whenever time permits. I also enjoy walking and cooking. In my free time at home I enjoy a wide range of literature and music.

Alternative (non-academic) references on request.