Curriculum Vitae

Elis Parry

Education

2023 – 2024
University of Cambridge – MPhil Nuclear Energy
Grade: Distinction (80%) – ranked top of cohort in taught component of the course

  • Created a multi-physics model to explore hydrogen redistribution in a novel nuclear fuel form, presented in thesis, conference, and to industry.
  • Modules: Reactor Physics & Engineering; Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Waste & Decommissioning; Nuclear Policy & Safety; Nuclear Materials; Computational Reactor Modelling; Advanced Fission & Fusion Systems; Medical Physics.

2020 – 2023
Durham University – BSc (Hons) Physics
Grade: 1st Class Honours (88%) – ranked top of cohort

  • Advanced Laboratory: Fabrication of superconductor, cryogenic experiments, and LabView tools to investigate Gadolinium substitution.
  • Computing Project: Developed a Monte Carlo model to simulate phase transitions in the 2D Ising Model; presented findings to peers and staff.

2018 – 2020
Ysgol Y Creuddyn – A-Levels
5 A’s: Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Welsh Bacc.*

Scholarships & Awards

  • 2024 – Trinity Hall Bateman Scholarship for Academic Excellence
  • 2024 – Lewins Prize (highest mark in taught component of the Nuclear Energy MPhil)
  • 2023 – 2024 – Cambridge Trust Scholarship (academic merit)
  • 2023 – St Cuthbert’s Society Charles Holmes Prize (highest mark in college)
  • 2023 – D. A. Wright Prize (highest mark in BSc Physics cohort)
  • 2023 – Durham Physics Poster Prize (best Computing Project poster)
  • 2022 & 2023 – Durham Physics Award for Outstanding Achievement
  • 2022 – Stars and Galaxies Level 2 Module Prize (highest mark)

Research Experience

Mar 2025 – July 2025
Nuclear Physicist, Rolls Royce PLC

  • Led development of low-fidelity research software (Python) in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Presented work to stakeholders; produced technical and user guides.

Oct 2024 – Jan 2025
Nuclear Fusion Laboratory Technician, Bangor University

  • Technical lead on project developing dilithium oxide fusion breeder blanket spheres (with Oxford Sigma).
  • Designed and conducted preliminary experiments to optimise spray-drying process parameters.

Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
Physics Intern, Tokamak Energy

  • Developed a positivity-preserving 1D-1V prototype Vlasov solver using semi-Lagrangian methods.
  • Self-studied Kinetic Theory and Magnetohydrodynamics; attended weekly scientific talks.

Jul 2022 – Sep 2022
Undergraduate Research Assistant, UK Atomic Energy Authority

  • Analysed hard X-ray (HXR) observations in MAST-U using Python and MATLAB.
  • Investigated correlation between HXR and neutron emission; presented findings internally.

Jun 2022 – Jul 2022
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Swansea University

  • Created automated workflow for lifecycle analysis of a fusion energy heat exchange component.
  • Used Python and GitLab to analyse Paraview data; presented results in weekly meetings.

Additional Work Experience

Jun 2024
Medical Physics Work Experience Student, Cambridge University Hospital

  • Shadowed teams in MRI, Radiotherapy, Clinical Engineering, Radiation Protection, and PET.

Leadership Experience

May 2022 – Jun 2023
Founder & President, Durham University Ultrarunning Club

  • Founded and led an inclusive ultrarunning club, growing to 150+ members.
  • Organised weekly runs, training sessions, mountain trips, and guest speakers.

Jun 2021 – Jun 2022
Endurance Officer, Durham University Charity Committee

  • Planned five endurance events, helping DUCK raise £300,000+ annually.
  • Recruited and managed a team supporting 100+ students with events, training, and fundraising.

Interests & Responsibilities

(Un)sponsored Re-Action Athlete Ultrarunner (135 km ultramarathon for Macular Society) Blog writer
Native Welsh Speaker Passionate about education and outreach  

Affiliations

Affiliate member: Institute of Physics

References

Available upon request.