Profile
Dr Claire Davies
Lecturer (E&S) in Physics & Astronomy
Telephone: 01392 722245
Extension: (Streatham) 2245
I am a Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy, with a background in the subfield of star and planetary system formation.
Further details of my research can be found on my astrophysics home page.
Teaching Responsibilities
PHY2022 module convenor
PHY2026 lead demonstrator (Astro)
PHY1027 lead demonstrator (Astro)
MTH0005 guest lecturer
Teaching Telescope Director
Academic and Pastoral Tutor for Stage 1 Physics
Previous Teaching Responsibilities
2021/22: PHY1028 lead demonstrator (Electronics)
Other Collegiate Responsibilities
Juno Lead for the Physics Inclusion Group
Faculty co-lead for the LGBTQ+ Staff Network (ESE) (previously College lead for EMPS)
Research and ED&I Working Group member
Education and Employment
2022 - now: Lecturer (E&S) in Physics & Astronomy, University of Exeter
2020 - 2022: CEMPS Research Fellow, University of Exeter
2017 - 2020: ERC Research Fellow, University of Exeter
2015 - 2017: ERC Associate Research Fellow, University of Exeter
2015: STFC STEP Fellow, University of St Andrews
2011 - 2015: PhD in Astronomy, University of St Andrews
2007 - 2011: First class (hons) M.Sci Physics and Astrophysics, University of Birmingham
Memberships
PRISM Exeter (founder and chair)
ExIST Steering Group (member)
Institute of Physics South West Branch Committee (Ordinary Member)
Institute of Physics Inclusion And Diversity Advocate Pilot (South West representative)
Interwoven CIC Learning Circle (member)
Member of the Institute of Physics
Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society
Member of the European Astronomical Society
Junior Member of the International Astronomical Union
Prizes and Awards
2022: West Country Women Awards nominee (Women in STEM category)
2021: Institute of Physics Phillips Award winner
2021: Tech South West Awards nominee (Committment to Diversity category)
2020: Royal Astronomical Society Annie Maunder Medal nominee
2019: University of Exeter CEMPS Award winner (Diversity and Outreach)