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Interdisciplinary scientific researcher | Theoretical, computational, and optical physics | Side expertise in biology

Profile Summary

Recently completed an interdisciplinary PhD in optical physics and photosynthesis, attempting to reverse-engineer the function of multilayer chloroplasts. I am a proud generalist that excels on interdisciplinary problems that require synthesising findings from multiple fields. Industrial projects have included constructing a bioenergetic model underlying a bioreactor, and optimising the performance of thermotropic glass. Academic projects have covered information theory, quantum optics, and plant ecophysiology. Interested in high-impact work that will help the world, particularly in addressing the climate crisis. I am willing to negotiate lower fees for extended projects or work that aligns with my values.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Theoretical Physics
• ★ Computational Physics
• ☆ Biocatalysis
• ☆ Computational Biology
• ☆ Botany
• ☆ Plant Physiology
• ☆ Phytochemistry
• ☆ Mathematical Biology
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Membrane Biology
• ☆ Biophysics
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Data Exploration
• ☆ Data Visualization
• ☆ Quantum Mechanics
• ☆ Applied Mathematics
• ☆ Mathematical Models
• ☆ Mathematical Physics
• ☆ Pure Mathematics
• ☆ Algebra
• ☆ Python
• ☆ Excel
• ☆ LaTex
• ☆ Markup Languages
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Fact Checking
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Literature Review
• ☆ Traditional/Narrative Literature Review
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing General Proofreading & Editing

Research Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Data Visualization

Work Experience

Freelance Physics Consultant

Albotherm

September 2024 - November 2024

Industrial placement

Phase Biolabs

September 2021 - April 2022

Education

PhD (School of Physics)

University of Bristol

September 2018 - November 2023

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Alex Qiu, Siddarth Koduru Joshi, Djeylan Aktas, Sören Wengerowsky, Martin Lončarić, Sebastian Philipp Neumann, Bo Liu, Thomas Scheidl, Guillermo Currás Lorenzo, Željko Samec, et al.(2020). A trusted node–free eight-user metropolitan quantum communication network . Science Advances. 6. (36). p. eaba0959. American Association for the Advancement of Science ({AAAS})

Alex Qiu, Helen Clark, Bianca Datta, Leila Deravi, Carlos Fiorentino, Stefano Fornasaro, Mike Hardy, Amanda Holt, Christian Kuttner, Sébastien R. Mouchet, et al.(2020). Bio-inspired optics: general discussion . Faraday Discussions. 223. p. 183--194. Royal Society of Chemistry ({RSC})

Alex Qiu, Esteban Bermudez Ureña, Aleca Borsuk, Helen Clark, Robert Fosbury, Maria Helena Godinho, Mike Hardy, Amanda Holt, Mathias Kolle, Christian Kuttner, et al.(2020). The role of composition: natural materials vs. synthetic composites: general discussion . Faraday Discussions. 223. p. 295--306. Royal Society of Chemistry ({RSC})

Alex Qiu, Esteban Bermudez Ureña, Yin Chang, Helen Clark, Bianca Datta, Álvaro Escobar, Mike Hardy, Hendrik Hölscher, Amanda Holt, Golnaz Isapour, et al.(2020). The role of structure: order vs. disorder in bio-photonic systems: general discussion . Faraday Discussions. 223. p. 233--246. Royal Society of Chemistry ({RSC})

OTHER

Alex Qiu, Hugh Perryman, O-Phart Phrathep, Heather Whitney, Ruth Oulton, Ganapathi S. Subramania, Stavroula Foteinopoulou (2020). Active nanophotonic structure in iridoplasts of begonias . Active Photonic Platforms XII.