Profile

I’m a curious person who likes to learn about many different things, like math, physics, and politics. I really enjoy taking photos of nature. I love reading, especially mystery books. I also like origami, which is the Japanese art of folding paper, and I enjoy cooking. I learn these by watching videos online.
In my free time, I love visiting new places, especially ones near the sea. I often plan trips with my friends and workmates to different places around Ireland.

I work with powerful large computers to understand how different materials will act in electronic devices, like phones or cars. When my friends in the lab tell me what they want to build, I help them pick the best material for the job. For example, I can tell if a device might stop working in very hot or cold temperatures, or if it can handle lots of electricity. This way, we make new electronics that are faster, safer, and can handle tough conditions. It helps make better and cheaper things, like electric cars, phones, and computers.

Interestingly, most of the places I’ve worked have supported programs where we get to talk to the public about science. I love sharing my passion for research! Another fun part of working in science is getting to travel for conferences. I’ve visited lots of countries, like India, Germany, Switzerland, and Finland, to meet other scientists and learn new things.

I wake up at 7:00 in the morning and do some exercise to start my day. Then I have breakfast, like bread with jam or cereal, take a shower, and head to the bus station. I catch the bus at around 8:30 and go to my office. Once I am there, I check my emails to see if there is anything important to reply to. After that, I look at my schedule to see if I have any meetings. By 10:00, I grab a cup of coffee and start working on science projects! I connect to a big, powerful computer to run experiments and do some analysis.

At around 1:00 PM, I have lunch with my colleagues, where we talk about science or other fun stuff like politics. After about 45 minutes, I go back to work until 6:00. Some days I have a lot of meetings with my supervisor, colleagues, or partners who help with our project. After wrapping up the day, I head home.