Fraser Birks
PhD Candidate, Heterogeneous Systems CDT, University of Warwick
PhD title: How amorphous Carbon breaks: atomistic models and machine learning
PhD Supervisors: Professor James Kermode, Dr Albert Bartok-Partay
Academic Background
| 2021-2022 | MSci Natural Sciences (Materials Science) | University of Cambridge |
| 2018-2021 | BA Natural Sciences | University of Cambridge |
Research Interests
My current research involves the application of machine learning potential frameworks to model the fracture behavior of amorphous carbon. More broadly, my interest lies in applying computational and data-driven models to gain insight into the science of materials.
Awards
Prize |
Monetary Value |
| Armourers & Brasiers' Departmental Prize (4th year undergraduate Materials Science) | £100 |
| Physics Part 1B practical prize (2nd year undergraduate Physics) | £250 |
| Wheatley Prize (1st year undergraduate Chemistry) | £100 |
| Queens' College Foundation Scholar | £200 |
| Queens' College Exhibition Scholar | £100 |
Performing & Scientific Speaking
Performed a solo science comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022 about AI titled Artificial Incompetence.
Passionate about scientific speaking and making science accessible!
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