Profile
Paul Adams
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About Me:
I live and work in Sheffield. I’m a researcher into battery technologies during the day, especially for electric vehicles.
I love running, especially marathons and longer races than that. I’m a Rugby fanatic and a battered supporter of Ipswich Town FC. I collect records and love listening to them!
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I have completed 54 half marathons, 8 marathons and 2 ultras.I have another two ultras planned for 2022.Running helps me relax and I do all my thinking when I am running!I am originally from Wales, so being a rugby fan is fairly normal. I ended up supporting Ipswich Town by accident – and have regretted it ever since.I started collecting records when I was a teenager and I am now an avid collector. I can often be found having a dig around second hand shops or records shops in search of that rare piece of vinyl. I like nearly all types of music and have records in my collection from every year from 1960 to 2021!
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I’m a member of the Chemical and Biological Engineering department at the University of Sheffield, through the Faraday Institution. I am working on the Nextrode project. I am focusing on deposition technologies for rapid dry electrode coatings.
I have previously spent twenty years working in the education and pharmaceutical sectors.I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and post graduate work at the University of Sunderland. I have previously spent twenty years working in the education and pharmaceutical sectors.
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My Typical Day:
I always start the day with a short run and then a coffee. So I get up and out by 6.30am.
I am in the lab by about 9am where I do lots of experimental work.
I usually have a working lunch with another researcher and then its back to the lab. Depending on what is to do, I try to get away by 5pm.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I have always wanted to run the 6 major marathons this will help me tick another off my list!
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Education:
University of Sunderland – Masters
University of Sunderland – BSc. (Hons)
University of Newcastle up0n Tyne – BSc. (Hons)
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Qualifications:
Master of Education
BSc. (Hons) Science Education
BSc. (Hons) Physics & Chemistry
A Levels
Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology AABC
GCSE
Maths, English, English Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, French, History, Computer Studies and PoliticsĀ 8A 2B
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Work History:
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Tall, Welsh, Runner
What did you want to be after you left school?
Dentist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
No - I was a good boy!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
David Bowie / Beatles - please don't make me choose.
What's your favourite food?
Strawberries
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
To stay healthy, To always strive to improve myself, To finish 1st in a parkrun!
Tell us a joke.
How much does it cost to buy a neutron? No charge
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