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		Yessenia Jauregui-Sanchez
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											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. 
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											My pronouns are: She/Her 
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											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. 
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You can find additional details about my professional life on my website: https://jasy8812.owlstown.net 
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											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. 
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								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. 
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								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. 
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								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. 
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								Employer:Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland 
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			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! ✨ 
 
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