I have always tried to understand what really motivates me and “gets me out of bed” in order to steer my decisions in that direction. It is also about taking opportunities that come by and sometimes taking a leap of faith
My research training set me up to… Organise my time and available resources efficiently and understand the value of determination and perseverance.
I consider myself a permanent student and I am always curious
The problem-solving aspect is what I enjoy the most and the direct impact/value my work has is very rewarding.
I’m very glad I did a PhD. Going through the experience made me a much better teacher.
If you have doubts about whether academia is for you, don’t wait too long thinking “What if I stay a bit longer?” to see if those doubts subside.
It is great to be part of something where the progress is really tangible and your contributions really do seem to make a difference. I most enjoy the sense of reward when we overcome a difficult problem or successfully bring together technologies we’ve developed.
I think the really key part of a PhD is learning how to break a problem down into solvable steps.
I love working in a challenging, diverse and fast-paced environment with a great team of people who make work fun and enjoyable.
Thanks to my background I am comfortable dealing with inventions based on creative science and have a strong understanding of the research environments in academia and industry.
