Profile – Neptunium Zone

Education:

I did my school years and undergrad in Germany, then a PhD at Leicester Uni.
Qualifications:

A-levels, “Diplom” and PhD (in geology)
Work History:

Mostly at Leicester Uni, I really haven’t got very far yet…
Current Job:

Research Assistant working on the building stones of Leicester

About Me:

I am a geologist with a passion for volcanoes but I am also into climate change
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I did geology at uni because it gave me the opportunity to travel the world. Then I discovered volcanoes! I did a semester abroad in Hawaii to get some volcanology experience which was fantastic and confirmed that I wanted to become a volcanologist. So I went and got a PhD (research degree) in volcanoes. I’ve not worked very much in this field though as there aren’t many jobs so I work in geology more generally. I believe we should all be working towards a zero-carbon sustainable society and economy and this is an area I’d like to work in next.
My Typical Day:

Staring at a computer screen plotting chemical data or exploring in Google Earth. Taking pictures of buildings to assess the materials they are made from
What I'd do with the prize money:

Make climate science open to pupils

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