Project Details:
My work focusses on the simulation of nuclear fusion experiments, in particular inertial confinement fusion, and I am a member of the Centre for Inertial Fusion Studies within Imperial Physics. My project combines both numerical modelling and machine learning methods to predict the behaviour of fusion plasmas and perform design optimisation to find viable routes towards using inertial fusion as a means of energy production.
Duration: 4 years
a) What advice would you give to new applicants interested in the same fellowship scheme?
It is a great opportunity to establish your independence and follow your passion for a novel research direction of your choosing. Early on, I received advice that significantly shaped my application: “Imagine you’re explaining your idea to a stranger outside the South Kensington tube station.” That mental exercise forced me to think less about technical details and focus on the core vision: why the problem matters, what now, why you and why at Imperial. If you can articulate your idea clearly to a non-specialist, you’re far more likely to convince a multidisciplinary panel.
b) What type of support did you get to ensure that you could submit an excellent fellowship application?
I received a lot of support from the I-X AI for Science fellows team, in particular Dr Tracy Bussoli provided excellent advice on my CV and my interview presentation. I also performed a mock interview with ECRI which I found to be incredibly helpful in preparing. For writing my research proposal, the internal review process and feedback I received from the Space, Plasma and Climate community really helped shape my application and ensure a strong and clear proposal.
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