About Heather
Heather completed a Bachelor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, graduating as Valedictorian from The University of Queensland, and now holds an MPhil & PhD in Computational Physics from The University of Cambridge. Her PhD research focussed on the development of computational models for plasmas formed around hypersonic vehicles, such as spacecraft re-entering Earth’s atmosphere. 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. Heather is interested, broadly, in how computational approaches can be applied meaningfully in the sciences. Post PhD Heather has worked as a data scientist in a Femtech start-up developing digital personalised medical care for menopause. Heather is currently working as Head of Plasma Simulations for an experimental Fusion energy company. While at Cambridge, Heather played for the University Blues (Firsts) Team for: Aussie Rules (captain), Football, Cricket, Athletics and Orienteering. Heather has previously held Australian age-group titles in Orienteering and Athletics.
