Staff profile

I joined the Department of Physics as an Apprentice Technician in September 2021 following two years study at New College Durham. I am currently undergoing training in the Mechanical Engineering Services workshop whilst studying day release at Sunderland college.

Completed BTEC Level 3 Sub Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at New College Durham 2021.

My training includes learning to design and manufacture a variety of components used for teaching and research; and to assist in providing mechanical engineering support to teaching laboratories and research groups within the Department.

Journal Article

• Sirks, E. L., Massey, R., Gill, A. S., Anderson, J., Benton, S. J., Brown, A. M., …Vassilakis, G. N. (2023). Data Downloaded via Parachute from a NASA Super-Pressure Balloon. Aerospace, 10(11), Article 960. https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace10110960