Claire Houghton
About Claire Houghton
Claire Houghton is a Support Diagnostics Physicist at Diamond Light Source, where she has worked since 2019. She specializes in providing support for synchrotron X-ray beamlines and researching innovations in X-ray diagnostics.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Claire Houghton has been employed at Diamond Light Source since 2019 as a Support Diagnostics Physicist. In this role, she provides essential support to synchrotron X-ray beamlines, with a focus on maintaining beam stability. Her responsibilities include researching new innovations in X-ray diagnostics, contributing to the advancement of techniques and technologies used in synchrotron radiation applications.
Education and Expertise
Claire Houghton studied at the University of Sussex, where she pursued a degree in Physics with Astrophysics. She completed her Master of Physics (MPhys) from 2015 to 2019. This educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of physics, particularly in areas relevant to her current work in X-ray diagnostics.
Background
Prior to her current position, Claire Houghton gained practical experience through internships. In 2017, she interned at Kurt J. Lesker Company for two months, where she likely developed skills relevant to her field. In 2018, she completed a two-month internship at Adaptix Ltd. These experiences contributed to her professional development and prepared her for her role at Diamond Light Source.
Internship Experience
Claire Houghton completed two internships that provided her with valuable industry experience. In 2017, she worked as an intern at Kurt J. Lesker Company for two months, followed by a two-month internship at Adaptix Ltd in 2018. These internships allowed her to apply her academic knowledge in real-world settings and gain insights into the practical applications of physics.