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Hello! My journey into materials science began with hands-on research experience at Nankai University, where I worked on the refractive properties of electromagnetic glass and investigated Tungsten Oxide as an alternative light shield. This exploration involved experimenting with its voltage-dependent refractive index, which culminated in an award-winning report. Later, an internship with China Southern Airlines gave me the chance to dive deeper into high-temperature materials. There, I studied advanced alloys for a GTF engine project, simulating material properties using COSMOL, and analyzed how Nickel-Aluminum alloys and their FCC structures can enhance ductility under high temperatures—a quality that can be improved with boron doping. Resources like Stuff Matters by Mark Miodownik and MIT’s OpenCourseWare on physical metallurgy provided invaluable insights during this time.

This initial exposure to material behavior and manipulation fueled my desire to continue experimenting. Through a research program with Dr. Profundo at UC Santa Cruz, I took on the challenge of designing spaceship materials. My project involved modeling a thin-walled pressure vessel, derived for membrane stress, and calculating ideal Young’s moduli. When I extended this model to consider cylindrical shapes and non-negligible wall thicknesses, I found myself in the realm of Lame’s equations. I became intrigued by how materials like CFRP and quartz-fiber composites perform under unique stresses, learning about their high strength-to-weight ratios and suitability for aerospace applications.

Following this, I delved into the realm of non-destructive testing (NDT) with Dr. Zhang at MIT, where I conducted a literature review on ultrasonic NDT. Through studies on ultrasonic transducer models and computational imaging, I explored how these methods assess material integrity and learned about the limitations when measuring certain thermal and electrical properties.

These diverse experiences have shaped my ambition to pursue a career in materials science—a field where I feel truly inspired. As I began studying physics at UCL, I realized my drive to solve practical problems aligns more with materials science than general physics. I’m excited to engage in projects focused on energy storage and renewable energy materials, particularly in solar technology, which I believe holds potential in addressing climate change.

Hi everyone!

My name is Nathan and I’m a 3rd year medical student at University of Nottingham. I graduated from St George’s University of London with a degree of Bsc in Clinical Bioscience/Biomedical Science achieving First Class with Honours.

Despite setbacks at A-levels I knew my goal to study medicine had not changed and I was determined to achieve this by any means! After completing my first undergraduate degree, I applied for medicine at University of Nottingham, Kings College London, Queen Mary University of London and The University of Edinburgh for a mixture of undergraduate and graduate entry – eventually accepting an offer from University of Nottingham for their undergraduate programme.
Within medicine my areas of interest include neurocardiology, neurointensive care, pre-hospital and emergency medicine. I am currently writing my dissertation for my BMedSci project on cardiac injury following traumatic brain injury and have undertaken research in other areas such as an EPQ on sports cardiology and lab-based research projects as part of my previous degree.

My previous teaching experiences include teaching basic English, maths and science at a school in Gambia during my A-levels and teaching Taekwondo for ages 5-16. At university level, I was involved in the Henry Gray Anatomy society at St George’s University of London where I would construct and deliver revision on anatomical topics to students of all years. I am currently involved in teaching 1st and 2nd year medical students clinical skills and anatomy at University of Nottingham.
In terms of tutoring, I have worked at MyTutor for the past 2 years teaching GCSE and A-level topics in addition to providing private tutoring to students applying to medical school (this included UCAT and interview prep).

I am an enthusiastic, hard working individual and will always go above and beyond to ensure my students are in the best position possible for achieving their goals. I am always available to give any advice regarding applying to medical and can offer great insight into life at medical school!

I look forward to working with you and helping you excel in whatever subjects you are studying 🙂

Hello! My journey into materials science began with hands-on research experience at Nankai University, where I worked on the refractive properties of electromagnetic glass and investigated Tungsten Oxide as an alternative light shield. This exploration involved experimenting with its voltage-dependent refractive index, which culminated in an award-winning report. Later, an internship with China Southern Airlines gave me the chance to dive deeper into high-temperature materials. There, I studied advanced alloys for a GTF engine project, simulating material properties using COSMOL, and analyzed how Nickel-Aluminum alloys and their FCC structures can enhance ductility under high temperatures—a quality that can be improved with boron doping. Resources like Stuff Matters by Mark Miodownik and MIT’s OpenCourseWare on physical metallurgy provided invaluable insights during this time.

This initial exposure to material behavior and manipulation fueled my desire to continue experimenting. Through a research program with Dr. Profundo at UC Santa Cruz, I took on the challenge of designing spaceship materials. My project involved modeling a thin-walled pressure vessel, derived for membrane stress, and calculating ideal Young’s moduli. When I extended this model to consider cylindrical shapes and non-negligible wall thicknesses, I found myself in the realm of Lame’s equations. I became intrigued by how materials like CFRP and quartz-fiber composites perform under unique stresses, learning about their high strength-to-weight ratios and suitability for aerospace applications.

Following this, I delved into the realm of non-destructive testing (NDT) with Dr. Zhang at MIT, where I conducted a literature review on ultrasonic NDT. Through studies on ultrasonic transducer models and computational imaging, I explored how these methods assess material integrity and learned about the limitations when measuring certain thermal and electrical properties.

These diverse experiences have shaped my ambition to pursue a career in materials science—a field where I feel truly inspired. As I began studying physics at UCL, I realized my drive to solve practical problems aligns more with materials science than general physics. I’m excited to engage in projects focused on energy storage and renewable energy materials, particularly in solar technology, which I believe holds potential in addressing climate change.

Hi everyone!

My name is Nathan and I’m a 3rd year medical student at University of Nottingham. I graduated from St George’s University of London with a degree of Bsc in Clinical Bioscience/Biomedical Science achieving First Class with Honours.

Despite setbacks at A-levels I knew my goal to study medicine had not changed and I was determined to achieve this by any means! After completing my first undergraduate degree, I applied for medicine at University of Nottingham, Kings College London, Queen Mary University of London and The University of Edinburgh for a mixture of undergraduate and graduate entry – eventually accepting an offer from University of Nottingham for their undergraduate programme.
Within medicine my areas of interest include neurocardiology, neurointensive care, pre-hospital and emergency medicine. I am currently writing my dissertation for my BMedSci project on cardiac injury following traumatic brain injury and have undertaken research in other areas such as an EPQ on sports cardiology and lab-based research projects as part of my previous degree.

My previous teaching experiences include teaching basic English, maths and science at a school in Gambia during my A-levels and teaching Taekwondo for ages 5-16. At university level, I was involved in the Henry Gray Anatomy society at St George’s University of London where I would construct and deliver revision on anatomical topics to students of all years. I am currently involved in teaching 1st and 2nd year medical students clinical skills and anatomy at University of Nottingham.
In terms of tutoring, I have worked at MyTutor for the past 2 years teaching GCSE and A-level topics in addition to providing private tutoring to students applying to medical school (this included UCAT and interview prep).

I am an enthusiastic, hard working individual and will always go above and beyond to ensure my students are in the best position possible for achieving their goals. I am always available to give any advice regarding applying to medical and can offer great insight into life at medical school!

I look forward to working with you and helping you excel in whatever subjects you are studying 🙂