Elliot Nelson
About Elliot Nelson
Elliot Nelson serves as the MX Village Senior Support Scientist at Diamond Light Source, where he focuses on enhancing automation and support for macromolecular crystallography beamlines. He holds a PhD in Crystallography from the University of Oxford and has previously worked in various research roles at prestigious institutions.
Current Role at Diamond Light Source
Elliot Nelson serves as the MX Village Senior Support Scientist at Diamond Light Source, a position held since 2019. In this role, Elliot is responsible for ensuring that users of life science beamlines have the necessary documentation and support. Additionally, Elliot focuses on developing better automation to enhance the throughput and flexibility of macromolecular crystallography beamlines. This work is crucial for advancing research in structural biology and related fields.
Education and Expertise
Elliot Nelson completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Crystallography at the University of Oxford, studying from 2015 to 2020. Prior to this, Elliot earned a Master of Physics (MPhys) degree in Physics from the University of Exeter, where studies took place from 2010 to 2014. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of physics and crystallography, contributing to expertise in macromolecular crystallography.
Previous Experience at University of Oxford
Before joining Diamond Light Source, Elliot Nelson worked at the University of Oxford as a DPhil student in Systems Approaches to Biomedical Science from 2015 to 2019. This four-year experience involved advanced research methodologies and contributed to Elliot's depth of knowledge in biomedical science applications. Elliot's role included conducting experiments and analyzing data relevant to systems biology.
Research Experience at University of Exeter
Elliot Nelson has a history of research roles at the University of Exeter. Elliot served as a Research Assistant in Thin Film Optics for three months in 2011 and later as a Research Assistant in Biological Sciences during a NERC Placement in 2013, also for three months. These positions provided practical experience in experimental research and contributed to Elliot's overall scientific training.
Internship at Laird Technologies
In 2015, Elliot Nelson completed a one-month internship as a Research and Development Intern at Laird Technologies in Shanghai City, China. This experience allowed Elliot to gain insights into research and development processes within a corporate setting, further enhancing skills relevant to scientific research and technology development.