Matthew Dickers

About

In 2017 Matthew began studying a BSc (Hons) in Astronomy, Space Science, and Astrophysics at the University of Kent, having had a deep fascination with anything to do with space for as long as he can remember. In his second year, he transitioned to an integrated masters, in which he compared computational models of eclipsing binary stars to real-world data in an effort to evaluate such models’ accuracy and viability.

After graduating from the University of Kent in 2021 he undertook a short research position at the University of Kent developing and evaluating techniques to collect, process, and analyse samples of urban dust in order to source micrometeorites. This was followed by a six-month research position in Frankfurt, Germany, working at the MBN Research Centre to develop computational models of radiosensitising coated gold nanoparticles for use in radiotherapy.

He is currently undertaking a Ph.D at the University of Kent with the title ‘Applications of Multiscale Modelling in Modern Topics of Science and Technology’, in which the development of computational models in a diverse range of research areas are explored. These include the formation of ices in the interstellar medium, modelling of novel gamma-ray light sources as part of the TECHNO-CLS project, and modelling of radiosensitising nanoparticles for use in radiotherapy.

Research interests

Matthew’s areas of research interest cover a very wide range, from the formation of young stars and eclipsing binary systems, to the development of spacecraft and micrometeorite research. He has a particular interest in the field of computational and multiscale modelling, and their uses in advancing and enhancing scientific research in various disciplines.