I am a PhD candidate in experimental condensed matter physics at the University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute, working within the Photonics and Quantum Sciences group in the physics department. My PhD research focuses on semiconductor spintronics for quantum technology applications. Alongside my academic research, I frequently engage in other activities such as higher education teaching and science communication. I am a STEM Ambassador and a confident speaker.
As a keynote speaker and trainer, I provide insights on living with technology, digital legacy, social media, grief and mourning, online privacy, navigating modern mediated relationships, and various psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, getting unstuck, mobilising towards values-orientated living, stress, burnout, and crises of meaning, value and purpose. I've spoken on kids, grief, and social media and do psychology careers talks. I'm an experienced interviewer and panel chair.
As a creative practitioner working within healthcare, migration and invisible disabilities I am happy to speak on topics that touch on these issues alongside current events which invariably have an effect on our bodies and health. My work also looks at the climate and its effect on chronic diseases especially revisiting the global waste programme. Feel free to visit www.bhavaniesapathi.com to learn more about my work.
Edwin is a highly experienced science journalist, communicator and public engagement practitioner - an ideal speaker, host or compere for events, dinners or away days. Through his agency, Scientia Scripta, he is on a mission to democratise science and innovation, for good. Edwin speaks eloquently and passionately about communication, engagement and how research should transforming lives. He also argues the ethical case for deep involvement of diverse publics across the R&D&I lifecycle.
40 minute talk and Q&A on mind uploading as example of far future neurotechnology. The talk is aimed at the public and incorporates clips from a drama and game focussing on the mind uploading stories of two fictional characters. Through their stories I explore the ethical and moral issues around the topic. The talk is suitable for older children and adults.