Simone Moriconi
About Simone Moriconi
Simone Moriconi is an Electrical Design Engineer with a DPhil in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford. Currently working at Diamond Light Source, he has a strong background in super-precision metrology and has experience in both academic and industrial settings.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Simone Moriconi currently serves as an Electrical Design Engineer at Diamond Light Source, a position held since 2024. This role is based at the Harwell Campus in England, United Kingdom. Prior to this, Simone worked as a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer at the same organization from 2018 to 2019. In addition to engineering responsibilities, Simone is also a PhD student at Diamond Light Source, a position held since 2019, focusing on research that integrates academic knowledge with practical engineering applications.
Education and Expertise
Simone Moriconi has an extensive educational background in engineering. Simone completed a DPhil in Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, specializing in super-precision metrology for synchrotron X-ray mirrors, from 2019 to 2022. Prior to this, Simone earned a BSc (Hons) in Electronics Engineering from Oxford Brookes University in 2018 and an FDeng in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the same institution from 2014 to 2017. This educational foundation supports a comprehensive understanding of electrical and electronics engineering.
Background
Simone Moriconi's academic journey began at ITIS Leonardo da Vinci in Pisa, where a Diploma di Maturità was achieved from 2001 to 2007, focusing on Costruzioni Aeronautiche. This early education laid the groundwork for a career that spans both academic and industrial environments. Simone has experience working in various roles, including as a Field Service Operative at Ericsson from 2016 to 2017, which contributed to a practical understanding of engineering applications.
Achievements
Simone Moriconi participated as a Fellow in the Oxford SDG Impact Lab in 2023, contributing to projects that align with sustainable development goals. This involvement reflects a commitment to applying engineering expertise to address global challenges. Additionally, the transition from academic roles to practical engineering positions demonstrates a capability to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications.