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BEN WILLIAMS 11 Douai Close Farnborough Hampshire GU14 7DE

Date of Birth: 7th March 1993 Email: ben7393@msn.com

Telephone: 07956420454

PERSONAL PROFILE I am a recent Physics graduate, from the university of Southampton, who enjoys challenges which require creative and initiative solutions and allow me to show enthusiasm, dedication and commitment. Being well organized and self-motivated along with my vibrant and dynamic personality allows me to ensure that I am willing and capable to work quickly and efficiently. I possess excellent communication skills and am able to relate to a wide range of people, as proven by my varied work experience in retail, industry and research. Southampton university has allowed me to explore the areas of physics I find most interesting, because of this I have a deep understanding of the energy industry (generation, distribution and new technologies), sustainable energy systems and the nuclear industry, which I hope to put to use in my future career. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS 2011-2015 University of Southampton, MPhys Master of Physics, 1st 1st Year Modules: • Introduction to Astronomy and Space

Science: 56%• Physics of the Solar System: 73%• Waves, Light and Quanta: 69%• Energy and Matter: 64%• Motion and Relativity: 69%• Introduction to Mathematical Methods: 72%• Mathematical Methods for Physical

Scientists: 72%• Electricity and Magnetism: 77%

2nd Year Modules: • Quantum Physics: 83%• Wave Physics: 78%• Python Computing and Laboratory skills:

81% • Mathematical Methods For Scientists: 93%• Classical Mechanics: 97%• Medical Physics: 73%• Electromagnetism: 78%• Quantum Physics of Matter: 72%

3rd Year Modules: • Crystalline Solids: 64%• Atomic Physics: 82%• Vector calculus and complex analysis: 74%• Dissertation: 72%• Nuclei and Particles: 62%• Applied Nuclear Physics: 73%• Computer techniques in Physics: 72%• Theories of Space, Time and Matter: 83%

4th Year Modules: • MPhys Project, Inertial Confinement Fusion:

76% • Cosmology and the Early Universe: 75%• Introduction to Energy Technologies,

Sustainability and Environment: 70%• Sustainable energy systems, resources and

usage: 72%• Nuclear Energy Technology: 70%• Particle Physics: 68%

Main skills developed: • Written and verbal communication skills: I have completed many presentations, essays and

projects which have greatly enhanced my ability to listen and convey complex informationcorrectly and confidently. My third year dissertation and accompanying group work on “theprospects for fusion energy” and also the numerous projects I have undertaken during my 4th

year, have greatly enhanced these skills and also given me valuable experience in writingscientific reports and presenting findings on a technically advanced subject.

• Technical ability: Completion of 1st and 2nd year labs has taught me the correct usage ofinstrumentation and reinforced my experimental skills.

• Problem Solving: Applying the concepts I have been taught in lectures through group projectsand a series of laboratory experiments.

• Computing skills: Having regularly used the computer programming languages Python,MATLAB and a small amount of C to solve physics problems and simulations has increasedmy interest in computing while also adding to my already proficient IT skills.

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• Research: My 4th year project explored next generation technology for electricity productionand has enhanced the skills I developed in my 3rd year while also studying fusion systems.

2004-2011 Tomlinscote School and Sixth Form College, Frimley 2011 A levels: Physics (A), Maths (A), Chemistry (A), Further Maths (B) 2009 GCSEs: 12 at grade A*-B, including triple science, AS: Maths RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE August 2013 Fetal MRI Research: Centre for the Developing Brain, King's College

London, St Thomas' Hospital • Attached to the team developing new image processing methodologies for volume

reconstruction of Fetal brain MRI• Running commands through Linux, creating some simple codes using MATLAB to allow for

batch reconstructions and to make it a fully automated solution.• Compiling a report on a comparison of the new method against the current one, testing and

reporting any errors, examining the progression of ventricles in the fetal brain from 25-35GAMarch 2009 DSTL Farnborough, Introductory Experience • Given an insight to the practical applications of a degree in engineering or physics.• Brief introduction to the main areas of the defence industry.• Overview of the current projects undergoing at DSTL.• Designed an excel program with macros to allocate employees to various training programs.• Gave presentation to careers advisor and supervisor at DSTL.• Increased my passion for Physics, and confirmed my degree choice.OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Summer 2014 Kestrel Guards, Administrative Assistant • Ensuring Clients data and alarm code are update are accurate• Keeping computer and paper records up to date• Collating and Analysing data from ongoing and previous security patrols• Managing and prioritising several tasks at once and acting as liaison to other departments2010-2013 Waitrose, Food Counter Partner Responsibilities included: • Effective and polite communication to customers, while maintaining good humour, tact and

patience.• Exceptional organisation and management to ensure the food is always of the highest quality

possible and being able to quickly and successfully adapt to different roles at short notice.• Working as part of a team to guarantee that no customers are kept waiting and that they are

always satisfied with the service.EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS Throughout my educational career I have taken a keen interest in extracurricular activities these have included, but are not limited to: • Karate: Achieved Brown Belt• Swimming: Represented my school in several county competitions• Beavers, Scouts and Explorers: Being part of the scouting association has taught me many

valuable skills, we all work together as a team to form innovative solutions to any problems ortasks we have been set.

• Rugby: Played for my local team, school and university• Musical talent: Reached grade 5 for keyboard and performed to live audiences; also have

previously learnt the guitar and recorder.• Future Pathways course (2010): Invited and attended a summer course for gifted and talented

students with an interest in science and maths. At the conclusion of the course I was alsoselected to present my achievements and findings to a conference of teachers from SouthEast England.

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