Experience

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  Bbc

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2015

  Researcher

  - Researching the optimal optimization and bitrates required for distributing UHD content across various spatial resolutions, including an objective evaluation of High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) and encoding optimizations using x265 video encoding.- Conducting a subjective human trial with a focus on quantitative methods to assess video quality in relation to bitrates and resolutions. This involved gathering quantitative data through focus groups, surveys, and user experience sessions.- Analyzing data to identify trends and presenting complex datasets to diverse audiences. Show less

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  Ucl

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

  Research and contracts officer

  - Overseeing and advising on the research portfolio within the Bartlett School of Environment, Energy, and Resources.- Establishing and nurturing connections with a diverse set of stakeholders, including academics, external academic and industrial partners, and various departments.- Ensuring strict adherence to funder rules and policies in the development of applications. Crafting detailed financial outputs that outline project resource allocation.

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  University of greenwich

  Oct 2017 - now

  Research development manager

  My core responsibilities centre around collaborating with researchers to enhance the university's research project portfolio in alignment with strategic objectives focused on income growth and research excellence:- Providing comprehensive consulting to research staff throughout the project and bid development lifecycle. This includes offering insights into timelines, resource allocation, alignment with funder priorities, adherence to UN sustainable development goals, recommended partnerships, project scale, risk assessment, and evaluating the financial viability of projects. Evaluating the feasibility of projects, including a meticulous examination of project finances and assessing the potential return income to the university.- Maintaining a thorough understanding of the national and international research funding landscape, proactively monitoring changes in funder policies to identify potential funding opportunities, and connecting these opportunities with faculty expertise.- Cultivating and managing relationships with national and international funders, partners, and collaborators to facilitate cohesive bid development. Employing innovative approaches, such as workshops and dedicated funder sessions, to engage researchers in the process.- Contributing to the development of Research Management systems, ensuring their effectiveness. Extracting relevant data from these systems to compile detailed reports for committee meetings, enabling strategic discussions and comparisons of targets Show less