Gwyndaf Evans
About Gwyndaf Evans
Gwyndaf Evans serves as the Deputy Director of Life Science at Diamond Light Source, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in various scientific advisory roles and a strong focus on enhancing technological impact in life sciences through collaboration and innovation.
Current Role at Diamond Light Source
Gwyndaf Evans serves as the Deputy Director of Life Science at Diamond Light Source, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the technological impact of life sciences through collaboration and innovation. He also works as a Principal Beamline Scientist at Diamond Light Source, a position he has maintained since 2004. His extensive experience in this role allows him to bridge the gap between engineers and end-users, ensuring effective solutions for researchers.
Experience at EMBL
Since 2012, Gwyndaf Evans has been a member of the Project Evaluation Committee at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). His long-term involvement in this committee reflects his commitment to advancing scientific research and evaluation processes within the organization. This role complements his other positions, allowing him to contribute to various scientific initiatives across Europe.
Educational Background
Gwyndaf Evans studied at the University of Warwick, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics from 1986 to 1989. He continued his education at the same institution, completing a PhD in Physics from 1989 to 1994. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in scientific research and technology development.
Previous Positions and Contributions
Gwyndaf Evans has held various significant roles throughout his career. He worked at the Paul Scherrer Institut as a member of the Photon Science Advisory Committee from 2014 to 2017. He also served on the NSLS-II ABBIX Project Review Panel at Brookhaven National Laboratory from 2011 to 2015. His involvement in these committees demonstrates his expertise in photon science and advisory roles in research institutions.
Focus on Technological Impact in Life Sciences
Gwyndaf Evans has a career focus on bridging the gap between engineers and end-users to enhance technological impact in life sciences. He specializes in turning complex challenges into routine solutions for both academic and industry researchers. His advocacy for collaborative co-development aims to ensure the highest level of technological impact in structural biology, highlighting his commitment to advancing the field.