Joshua Gray

Graduated with a Distinction

Modules Include: Environmental Modelling, Environmental Modelling, Environmental Systems, Lifecycle Assessment, New and Renewable Energy Systems

Graduated with a Upper Second Class degree

Modules Include: Environmental Physics, Computing, Electricity & Magnetism, Statistics, Differential Equations, Solid State Physics

Demonstrated exceptional time management and problem-solving skills balancing two degree fields

Team Based Problem Solving: worked in a team of 23 students solving a computational particle physics problem.

"A study on the potential for Offshore Floating Photovoltaics in Europe"

Identified areas of high potential for floating offshore solar PV power using GIS data

Methodology included a systematic literature review, industry interviews and python modelling.

Developed understanding of early-stage startup processes including cost structures and revenue streams

Explored, tested and developed confidence in a food sustainability application

Performed extensive market research into competitors for food sustainability project

Attended final pitching competition

"The Case for Practical Systems Thinking in UK Masterplanning to Enhance Social Value Outcomes"

Studied the integration of systems thinking into urban masterplanning processes in collaboration with an industry partner

Investigated the potential to improve community health and wellbeing through the build environment

"A 2 Year Analysis of AMSR-E & MODIS Liquid Water Path over the Arctic"

Investigated the effect of cloud forcing on climate change through satellite netCDF data analysis.

Compared datasets from MODIS and AMSR-E instruments on cloud properties over the arctic using netCDF data in Python

Researched sustainability and performance trade-offs of EV Battery Packs using the A2Mac1 database

Modelled greenhouse gas emissions associated with contrasting NCA cathode manufacturing processes

Worked in collaboration with other student researchers focusing on future sustainability developments in the EV industry

Offered a position working on the Solar Cyclone Tower with Dr. John Hassard (disrupted due to COVID-19 pandemic)

Undertook extensive background reading on about drone monitoring techniques, condensed rotational carbon separation & water purification

Attended weekly group meetings in the lead up to summer work

Initiative: Sought out opportunities, drafted contracts and negotiated fees.

Professionalism: Worked in orchestral settings, leading sections and navigating professional environments

Attention to detail: Rehearsed collaboratively to curate professional chamber music performances

Achievement: Delivered solo performances in various professional settings

Communication: Directed rehearsals 6h a week and communicated clearly with group members

Management: Organised, negotiated and led three week-long tours to Switzerland earning over £8000 profits per tour

Leadership: Led the group to win 2nd place at the 2021 ICCA UK Finals

Commitment: Attended regular rehearsals for 4 concerts with a commitment to have prepared the material to a professional standard

Entrepreneurship: Received mentorship in entrepreneurship, self-employment, management strategies and navigating professional environments

Participated in data collection and analysis of turtle nests, hatchlings and light pollution levels

Organised, managed and performed at a fundraising concert

Raised 1’500CHF in support of the organisation

Awards: La Tête et les Arts (2019), Highest Achievement (2019), DELF B2 (2017)

Skills: Python (data analysis), Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, LaTeX, Organisation, Communication, Leadership, French, Spanish

Hobbies: Barbershop, Wildlife Conservation, Drone Photography, Skiing, Cycling}