Profile
William Wiseman
My CV
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Education:
Poringland Primary School
Framingham Earl High School
City of Norwich 6th Form
University of York -
Qualifications:
Maths, English Language, English Literature, Triple Science, Design Technology, IT, Business Studies, PE, Religious education
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Work History:
Paper boy
Worked on a Mushroom Farm
Coffee Shop Waiter
Junior Scientist
Development Scientist
Senior Scientist
Technical Manager -
Current Job:
Technical Manager
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About Me:
A scientist working in Manchester that makes zirconium oxide materials. I have worked in Manchester for 10 years and manage a team of 2 people
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I live in Manchester with my wife and 2 year old daughter. I play badminton and enjoy fishing on the weekends by the lakes close to our house. After finishing university, I started working in Manchester and have been with this company for 10 years! I am a manager of 2 people who work with me in the lab and also out on our plant where we scale up from 200g to 200 Kg.
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The materials I work with form a class of materials called ceramics. I work with metal oxide ceramics such as zirconium dioxide. This material when mixed with other metal oxides, form a wide range of materials which can be used in a wide range of applications. Mixing zirconium oxide with yttrium oxide creates a material that is very strong and resistant to heat. It can be used in cutting tools or can coat steel turbines to form a thermal coating to prevent the metal from melting. It can also be used to make false teeth because it is very wear resistant, natural colour and strong.
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My Typical Day:
I arrive early to work around 7am. My day is split between the lab and the office. Inside the lab, I measure different reactions and test different materials. One machine snaps test pieces and they make a really loud bang when they break. Once my experiments are complete, I go back to my office to write up my experiments in my lab book.
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My day is set out into multiple experiments testing how different compositions of ceramic effect the properties. A little bit more yttrium oxide means a softer ceramic but can be used in sensors. A little less yttrium oxide and I can test the mechanical strength of the ceramic by snapping a piece on a large test machine.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would fund a local school trip to our company to show the students what we do
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Friendly Crazy Scientist
What did you want to be after you left school?
I didn't know
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Once - learnt my lesson - the teacher forgot i was outside!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Red Hot Chili Peppers
What's your favourite food?
Tomato pasta with chicken
Tell us a joke.
What did one wall say to the other wall... I'll meet you at the corner
What don't you like about your current job?
The paperwork - sometimes there can be alot!
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