Glenn Christian
About Glenn Christian
Glenn Christian is a Senior FPGA Engineer at Diamond Light Source, with a background in experimental particle physics and extensive experience in academia and engineering roles. He has worked at notable institutions including the University of Oxford and Queen Mary University of London.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Glenn Christian has been employed at Diamond Light Source as a Senior FPGA Engineer since 2017. In this role, he is involved in the development and implementation of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) for various applications within the facility. Diamond Light Source is a leading UK synchrotron facility that provides advanced X-ray techniques for scientific research.
Education and Expertise
Glenn Christian studied at the University of Oxford, where he focused on particle detector development and earned a DPhil in Experimental Particle Physics from 1999 to 2002. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics and Astronomy from The University of Sheffield, studying from 1995 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of physics and engineering.
Background
Before joining Diamond Light Source, Glenn Christian held various positions in academia and industry. He worked as a Process Engineer at e2v from 2002 to 2004 and as a Research Assistant at the University of Oxford from 2009 to 2011. He also served as a Departmental Lecturer in Accelerator Science at the University of Oxford from 2011 to 2017 and worked as a Research Associate at Queen Mary University of London from 2004 to 2006.
Professional Experience
Glenn Christian has accumulated extensive professional experience in both research and engineering roles. His tenure as a Research Assistant at the University of Oxford included two separate periods, from 2006 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2011. His experience spans across multiple institutions and roles, emphasizing his expertise in accelerator science and FPGA engineering.