Dr Heather Muir
2018
ANZAC Centenary John Monash Scholar
PhD
Physics
Cambridge University
United Kingdom
Maths and Science
Aerospace Engineering, Computational Physics and Multiphysics.
Heather’s academic path has followed somewhat of a space-theme: a Bachelor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (graduating as Valedictorian from The University of Queensland), and an MPhil & PhD in Computational Physics from The University of Cambridge- exploring new technologies for atmospheric re-entry of spacecraft via computer simulation. With an interest in philosophy, Heather has also published on ideas in spacetime and relativity theory deriving from computational laws. Heather enjoys writing on wider topics of interest, including: education, science communication, and women’s health and has published articles in The Conversation UK, The Cambridge Student, and Australian newspapers. Recently she co-produced 'The Ovaryacting Podcast': which explores the minimisation of female pain and the gender gap in science and medicine. Heather is interested, broadly, in the way computational approaches can be applied meaningfully in the sciences. She has become particularly interested in data driven approaches to study women’s health– an area of research which has been distressingly underserved. Last year, Heather made the switch from physics to Femtech, and currently works as a Data & Research Scientist for a start-up focussed on “extending healthy life expectancy for women”. While at Cambridge, Heather played for the University Blues (Firsts) Team for: Aussie Rules (captain), Football (as the English call it), Cricket, Athletics and Orienteering. Heather has previously competed at Junior World Championships for Orienteering, and held Australian titles in Orienteering and Athletics.