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Nicholas Harrigan is studying towards a Physics PhD at Imperial College London. His research consists of trying to understand the strange quantum behavior of very small things and investigating how this strangeness can be used to try and create new types of communication and computation. In particular he'd like to know why only small things are strange and whether or not the moon is there when he doesn't look at it.
He likes to juggle things that are on fire and regularly plays air guitar to sold-out imaginary audiences (tickets available on e-bay).
"Famelab was a great experience, the chance to get feedback on my presenting skills from professionals was invaluable. I was worried that the judges might be a bit aggressive but they were really friendly, everyone was able to enjoy themselves. Winning the London heat was fantastic and completely unexpected, but I still would have got a lot out of it even if I hadn't won. Anyone who's passionate about their science should take up this great opportunity."
Click here to view Nic's vodcast and listen to his podcast.
You can watch Nic's winning presentation at the national final, held at Cheltenham Science Festival on 9 June, here.
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