Profile
Nicolas Labrosse
My CV
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Education:
French University degree
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Qualifications:
PhD
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Work History:
PhD in France (Orsay, Universite Paris Sud), then 5 years of ‘postdoctoral’ (ie post-PhD) research in Aberystwyth (Wales), and now in Glasgow
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Current Job:
Senior Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy
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About Me:
I am fascinated by the night stars in the skies above us
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However, I prefer the (apparently) brightest of all stars, the Sun.
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My Typical Day:
I chat with students, colleagues, other researchers, and sit in front of my computer to try and put everything together.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would use the money to develop a project to meet young people who’ve recently arrived in the UK (e.g. refugees and asylum seekers) and hopefully inspire them to study science subjects.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Life-lover, optimistic, hesitant (is that really how I would describe myself in three words…?)
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Of course! Only robots never get in trouble!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
A tricky one – I am a music addict – I’ll go for Sonic Youth
What's your favourite food?
Anything I haven’t had for ages
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Be smarter, more confident, and have the power to protect my children from any serious illness
Tell us a joke.
I could tell you some good ones – but off line! On this topic… http://phdcomics.com/comics/archive.php?comicid=868
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