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Yessenia Jauregui-Sanchez

    • About Me:

      Originally from Mexico, I currently reside in Belfast, Northern Ireland. At 36 years old, I work at Queen’s University Belfast. My passions include nature photography and music.

    • My pronouns are:

      She/Her

    • My Work:

      I work as a research fellow at Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland. My research focuses on developing optical imaging systems to see through scattering media.

    • Read more

      You can find additional details about my professional life on my website: https://jasy8812.owlstown.net

    • What I'd do with the prize money:

      If I were to win a £500 prize, I would purchase disposable cameras and organise an enjoyable day for Year 6 students at the zoo or aquarium, allowing them to take photos. By the end of the day, we would print the pictures and have a discussion about the animals or scenes they captured. We would choose the best photo and present a waterproof camera to the winner.

    CV

    • Education:

      I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physics in Zacatecas, Mexico. Following that, I obtained a Master’s degree in Optics from the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics in Puebla, Mexico. Subsequently, I relocated from Mexico to Spain to pursue a Ph.D. in Applied Optics and Physics at Universitat Jaume I in the Valencian Community.

    • Work History:

      After completing my doctoral studies, I worked at the University of Exeter in England, UK, under the supervision of Professor Jacopo Bertolotti for three years. When I finished this period, I moved to Belfast, Northern Ireland.

    • Current Job:

      I am currently a research fellow at Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland, focusing on designing optical and photonic instruments, specifically non-invasive computational imaging techniques for biomedical applications.

    • Employer:

      Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland

    • My Interview

      • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

        Resilient, smart and hard worker woman

        What did you want to be after you left school?

        I wanted to be a Scientist.

        Were you ever in trouble at school?

        No, I was usually a good student with high grades.

        If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

        Photographer or Graphic designer

        Who is your favourite singer or band?

        I love music from the 80s and 90s.

        What's your favourite food?

        Mexican Food

        If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

        Speak multiple languages, play the piano, and learn how to kayak.

        Tell us a joke.

        Why did the photon refuse to check a suitcase? Because it was traveling light! ✨