Chris North
Director Of Undergraduate Studies
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Top SchoolChris North is a Cardiff-based physicist and academic leader with 13 years of experience translating astrophysics research into teaching, recruitment strategy and award-winning public engagement. Currently Director of Undergraduate Studies and Reader in the School of Physics and Astronomy at Cardiff University, he also leads the school's public engagement programme and has held STFC and Ogden Trust fellowships. His background includes a PhD from Oxford, TV presenting and producing work for BBC Sky at Night, and hands-on roles spanning research, admissions and outreach. Known for turning complex science into compelling public narratives, he combines deep technical expertise with institutional leadership and a proven track record of increasing student recruitment and visibility for the department.
13 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
PhD, Astrophysics, PhD, Astrophysics at University of OxfordMaster's degree, Physics, 1st, Master's degree, Physics, 1st at University of Cambridge
Github Skills (17)
explore10
space8
python8
galaxy8
universe7
astrodynamics5
particle-physics5
astronomy5
high-energy-physics4
physics4
gis3
javascript3
css3
browser1
threejs1
Programming languages (5)
Github contributions (5)
chrisnorth/classroom-rocket-scientist
Mar 2015 - Feb 2021
Contributions:191 commits, 115 pushes, 6 branches in 5 years 11 months
cardiffphysics/physx-resources
Mar 2020 - Oct 2022
Physics and Astronomy resources
Contributions:1 PR, 35 pushes, 2 branches in 2 years 6 months
physicspythonastrodynamicshigh-energy-physicsastronomy
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