Profile
David Izuogu
My CV
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Education:
PhD in Chemistry (Computational Chemistry) – University of Cambridge
MSc in Chemistry (Nanoscience of Advanced metal complexes) – Tohoku University, Japan
MSc in Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) – University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Exchange Programme (Material Chemistry) – Hokkaido University, Japan
BSc in Pure and Industrial Chemistry – University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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Work History:
Project Lead Consultant (180 Degrees Consulting, Cambridge UK) – Current (Part-time)
Founder and Chairman of the Board of trustees (Africa of Our Dream Initiative, UK) – 2017 – Present (Part-time)
Undergraduate Supervisor (Cambridge University, UK) – 2017 – 2020 (Part-time)
Student Consultant (Cambridge Hub, UK) – March 2020 – June 2020 (Part-time)
Independent Contractor, Search Engine Evaluator (Appen, UK) – 2018 – 2019 (Contract)
Independent Contractor, Search Engine Evaluator (Append, Japan) – 2016 – 2017 (Contract)
Graduate Assistant Lecturer (University of Nigeria, Nsukka) – 2014 – 2017
Chemistry Tutor (Dayen Academy School of preliminary studies (A-Level), Nigeria) – 2012 – 2014
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Current Job:
PhD researcher
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About Me:
I am doing a PhD in computational chemistry at Cambridge and using computational techniques to investigate materials (single-molecule magnets) with potential application in quantum computers, spintronics among other application.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Passionate, committed, & empathy
What did you want to be after you left school?
I actually wanted to become a medical doctor because I always feel this empathy for the sick and thought I could help them directly too.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
No, I used to be the quiet type at school but my good grades usually bring me out. I became popular at school not because i am noisy or talk too much to be noticed, but because my school usually honour best performing students with some kind of award which is usually annouced at the end of term in front of everybody. For this reason, I was asked to be a head boy and I didn't want to at first, and that got me into trouble really. hahaha
Who is your favourite singer or band?
My favorite single is a Nigerian singer called 2face Idibia. His songs portray love and empathy.
What's your favourite food?
mmmm, that's a good one. Let me see, I think I really like Nigerian Jollof rice, you should really try it.
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Be successful financially and otherwise, build a business empire of my own that solves some of the world's challenges and get married to a loving wife.
Tell us a joke.
A guy sits in the darkness and says that he has lost his phone! He uses the light of his mobile device to look for his device (which he`s holding as a light). He answers a phone call and says: ”Sorry, I can't speak, I`ve lost my mobile”. Then he decides to call the police with the same phone to inform them that his phone has been stolen. Imagine if that guy is you? lol
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