About Me
I grew up loving both music and finding out how things worked - the perfect intersection of arts and sciences. After completing my MEng at the University of York in 2015, my project turned into a full-blown PhD, where I looked at the feasibility of near-field loudspeaker-based binaural audio. I've now transitioned into Learning Technology, where I support the professional development of STEM teachers.
I'm a bit of a jack-of-many-trades, having fingers in both research and creative industries. I am a Learning Technologist and and a freelancer researcher and audio and video editor (with a specialism in audio restoration). My research outputs are listed on Research, and examples of my media work can be seen on the Audio and Video portfolio pages.
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I'm deeply invested in improving diversity within STEM, but specifically within engineering. On the whole, engineering is not an encouraging place for minorities, and I want to be as visibly-out as possible so that others in minority groups can see that they can do it too.
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Photo credit: UoY/Alex Holland
Why include personal information?
Some people may ask why it's relevant to include information like gender or sexuality in a 'professional' biography. I've heard phrases such 'it's not relevant to the science' and 'I don't care who you date'.
Looking through a narrow lens, identity may not be relevant to the science someone is working on. A researcher is capable of ground-breaking science regardless of identity. But it is relevant to the surroundings. If someone feels that they can't be open about themselves at work, they can't produce their best work. Feeling comfortable in your surroundings is key. Knowing others are supportive is incredibly important. This is why I choose to be so visible.
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2015 - 2019
AudioLab, Dept. of Electronic Engineering
University of York
PhD in Electronic Engineering
Title: Investigating the Feasibility of a Near-Field Binaural Loudspeaker System
2010 - 2015
Dept. of Electronic Engineering
University of York
MEng in Electronic Engineering with Music Technology Systems with a year in industry
Project: The Roles of Acoustic Spectral Features on the Minimum Audible Angle
2019 - 2020
Research Associate (AudioLab, Dept. of Electronic Engineering, University of York)
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Sept - Dec 2020: 'Design of a Music and Audio Engineering "Electronics Everywhere" Project for KS3'
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Feb - Sept 2020: 'Improving Cleft Palate Treatment with Acoustics'
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Feb - March 2020: 'Dynamic Interactive Voice for 3D Audio Communication'
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Jan 2019 - Feb 2020: 'Near Field Binaural Improvements'
2015 - 2019
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Dept. of Electronic Engineering, University of York)
2016 - 2020
Outreach & Admissions Support (Dept. of Electronic Engineering, University of York)
2021 - present
Learning Technologist (STEM Learning)