I have always had a bent for the earth sciences, and at school took A-levels in geology, maths and physics. I soon found the practical aspects of physics more stimulating, however, and decided to study pure and applied physics at Nottingham University. I then did a masters degree in offshore engineering at Cranfield Institute of Technology, followed by a PhD in atomic physics at Queen's University in Belfast.
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