Profile
Chloe Leung
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About Me:
Hi I’m Chloe!
I live with my partner and our cat in Durham. I work as a research physicist but in the evenings I like to do creative things like knitting, crochet and sewing. I also love running, reading and Disney!
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I grew up in Durham where I went to school to study for my GCSEs and then A-levels. Then I moved to Edinburgh to go to university. After I graduated, I trained to be a secondary school Physics teacher which I did for 5 years before starting my new job as a research physicist. My mum taught me to knit, sew and crochet when I was little and I have always loved to do these crafts in my free time. I also love running and walking outside in nature with my partner.
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My pronouns are:
She/her.
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My Work:
I am a research Physicist for Tracerco which is based in Billingham, near Middlesbrough.
We create tools that use radiation to measure things that are very difficult to measure!
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My job is to work with an underwater CT scanner. This tool uses radiation to create images of the inside of pipes. I work in the product development department of Tracerco which means my goal is to make improvements to our current tool.
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Education:
I went to school in Cherster-le-Street and Framwellgate Moor (both in County Durham).
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Qualifications:
I have GCSE’s in Maths, English, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish, Drama, Graphics, Manufacturing and a BTEC Fine Art.
I have A-levels in Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry.
I have a masters degree in Mathematical Physics.
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Work History:
I worked as a secondary school Physics teacher for 5 years before moving into Physics research in August 2023.
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Current Job:
Research Physicist.
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Employer:
Tracerco.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Crafty nuclear physicist.
What did you want to be after you left school?
A rocket scientist for NASA.
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
If I wasn't a physicist I would open a knitting shop!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
You can never go wrong with The Beatles.
What's your favourite food?
Christmas dinner but I'm vegetarian so I have a lentil loaf instead of Turkey!
Tell us a joke.
Never trust an atom- they make up everything!
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