A bit about me:

I was born in Uralsk in West of Kazakhstan. I studied my BSc. at Eurasian National University named after L. N. Gumilov in Astana. After my BSc. I came to the U.K to undertake my MSc. at the University of Warwick. After my MSc. and before starting my PhD at the School of Engineering I was working as a Teaching and Research Assistant at Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan.

Why I chose Warwick for my doctorate:

I did my MSc in Engineering Systems at the University of Warwick and I was really happy with all the opportunities I have got during and after my studies. Based on the experience that I gained at the University of Warwick, I decided that Warwick would be the ideal place to pursue my PhD.

What I liked best about my time at Warwick:

After four years of studying, Warwick has become a second home to me. I think I was lucky to get so knowledgeable and supportive supervisors and colleagues.

After completing my doctorate:

I have worked as a Research Fellow at the University of Warwick for almost one year. After nearly one year of working at the University, I received an offer to join McLaren Automotive Limited as Power Electronics CAE Engineer which I am very excited about.

If I could time travel, what advice would I give my younger self, when starting a PhD at Warwick?

Enjoy every single day of your PhD studies since it will end pretty much quickly.

If you were to describe your time at Warwick in just 3 words, what would they be?

• Challenging
• Inspiring
• Rewarding/Unforgettable

Anything else to add?

Never give up, stay happy and enjoy what you are doing, don't put limits on your abilities and always dream big.