About Me
I’m doing a Postdoctoral Fellowship with Dr. Ken Rice at the University of Edinburgh’s Institute for Astronomy (IfA). Together w
ith Peter Gibbons, we comprise a theoretical research group studying numerical simulations of protoplanetary discs and other planet formation scenarios. I also engage in astrobiological research, focusing on numerical methods in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). I’ve been involved in several outreach and education projects including the Cafe Scientifique Network, the Scottish School GLOW network and Edinburgh College of Art.
When I’m not working or educating, I like to play basketball and golf. Having recently inherited a garden, I am enjoying the challenge of keeping it in order. I’m making my first forays into amateur drama (behind the scenes). On a less active note, I’m currently trying to learn the guitar, but my lack of musical ability is hampering my efforts. Finally, I’m passionate about good coffee, good beer, and a good whisky at the end of the day...
AFFILIATIONS
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh
Fellow, Royal Astronomical Society
Committee Member, UK Centre for Astrobiology
Member, Edinburgh Centre for Computational Astrophysics
Junior Member, Isaac Newton Institute, University of Cambridge
Member, Astrobiology Society of Britain
