Ishika Kumar
About Ishika Kumar
Ishika Kumar is an Industrial Placement Student at Diamond Light Source, currently working as an Academic Tutor at VNNLearning in London. She has a background in biology, having earned a Bachelor's degree from Cardiff University, and has experience in research and tutoring roles across various organizations.
Current Role at Diamond Light Source
Ishika Kumar serves as an Industrial Placement Student at Diamond Light Source, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she engages in research that utilizes advanced techniques such as tomography and cryo electron microscopy. Her work involves collaboration with the Mary Lyons Centre, contributing to the Electron Bio Imaging Centre's research initiatives.
Academic Background
Ishika Kumar completed her Bachelor's degree in Biology at Cardiff University from 2019 to 2023. Prior to her university education, she attended Greenford High School, where she achieved 10 A-A*s and 2 B's at GCSE level. She also completed 3 A-levels in Biology, Chemistry, and Maths between 2012 and 2019.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Ishika Kumar gained diverse experience in various positions. She worked as a Research Assistant at the Nuffield Foundation for one month in 2018. In 2021, she served as Youth Involvement Support in Public Health Research at Public Health Wales for five months. Additionally, she worked as an Academic Tutor at MyTutor.co.uk and Visionary Tuition from 2020 to 2021, and as a Sales Assistant at FOOTASYLUM from 2019 to 2020.
Research Techniques and Contributions
In her research role at Diamond Light Source, Ishika Kumar employs tomography and cryo electron microscopy techniques. She is involved in the preparation and culturing of hippocampal neurones, which are essential for her research projects. Her contributions support the ongoing research efforts at the Electron Bio Imaging Centre.
Current Role as Academic Tutor
Since 2021, Ishika Kumar has been working as an Academic Tutor at VNNLearning in London. In this role, she provides educational support and guidance to students, leveraging her academic background and tutoring experience to enhance learning outcomes.