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Employment and experience

See also teaching.
Founder TutorLumin; Jan 2025–
Revolutionise Your Learning
- Educational Technology Platform, STEM Courses and Tuition
- Teaching school Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
Founder QuantaLumin; Jul 2024–
The System to Simplify Science
- Platform for Scientific Collaboration and Tools
- Bespoke Websites Development and Hosting
Research assistant Superconductivity; Mar–Aug 2021
Created a Unix and Python-based software to simulate superconductors with unconventional pairing mechanisms, such as multiorbital spin-triplet pairing, inhomogeneous lattice geometries, (magnetic) impurities, self-consistently, in the mean-field limit.
Code documentation available Theories of time-reversal symmetry-breaking superconductors, Physics of Quantum Materials Group, University of Kent; with Dr Jorge Quintanilla
Research project Quantum computing; Aug–Oct 2017
Tests to determine whether the D-wave quantum computer operates quantum mechanically or classically, with Dr Itay Hen University of Southern California

Education

PhD Theoretical Physics Sep 2018–October 2025
Physics of Quantum Materials Group (unconventional superconductors); University of Kent
Thesis (tentative title): Quasiparticle interference simulation of non-unitary spin-triplet multiorbital superconductivity (supervised by Drs Jorge Quintanilla and Sam Carr)
MSci Joint Honours – First Class 2014–2018
Theoretical Physics with Mathematics; Lancaster University
Thesis: Quantum discord as a measure of nonlocal correlations in a Majorana-based device (with Dr Alessandro Romito)
Exchange year, University of Iowa; with project with Prof. Craig Pryor: Coarse Graining the Tight-Binding model; 2016–2017
European baccalaureate – 81.75% overall 2003–2014
Higher Mathematics 91.0% (with 97.5% in final exam), Advanced Mathematics, Physics 85.3% (95.5% in final exam), Chemistry 81.0%, English 84.2%, French, Philosophy, Geography, History, Laboratory Physics, Physical Education.

Computing-based projects

Quantum simulation of unconventional superconductors
Code to be published in near-future after scientific publications.
Maintain a Linux operating system
Streamline technical work (based on Vim principles) and favouring command-line interface.
Used for research and pedagogical applications.
Arduino command-line interface projects
Overseeing Arduino projects with precocious school and university students, avoiding use of graphics user-interface and integrated development environments, in favour of command-line, low-level programming.
Molecular biophysics simulation with Professor Neil Kad: myofibril bands.
Wrote a Python-based software MyoBand (see repositories GitHub and Python repository).
Stem-cell branching morphogenesis simulation; Mathematica

Languages

Human

English native, French professional proficiency, Spanish elementary proficiency, Portuguese comprehension, Mandarin Personal tuition with Kent Chinese Mandarin School, Russian University of Kent Language Express Course 2022–2023.

Machine

Programming philsophy: I enjoy the abstraction and clarity of scripting languages, but am unafraid to speak to the processor.

Python software development for quantum simulation. Deep understanding of OOP and robust use of Types. I’ve custom configured Numpy and PyTorch’s BLAS libraries to push the limits of large matrix calculations.
I wrote and manage a Linux custom Operating System to accelerate scientific research and study, based on Vim philosophy. Personal services across the machine are orchestrated with runit scripts, and packages are maintained with Artix.
BASH Scripting of Quantum Simulation and Server Administration
Web server hosting, transfer protocols (HTTPS/SSL, SSH), Unix security, frontend (HTML, CSS, SASS, JS, Vue), backend (PHP for forms, Hugo, BASH, SQL admininstation), email self-hosting (Postfix & Dovecot servers, encryption), Cloud self-hosting. See examples of my websites.
LaTeX with NeoVim and Markdown (see my notes).
kmonad Lisp: I wrote a custom keyboard to accelerate typing in multiple languages –human, mathematic and code.
Experience with Mathematica (STEM cell research), Assembly (for Arduino microcontroller), Git (I host a Gitea instance for collaborators and students)
Blender, Luma AI, and Three.js for 3D model rendering on websites (see canterburyballet.co.uk)
R, CSV (Excel) data analysis projects at my Alma Mata.
Perl, Lua, VimScript, AWK, RegEx: the Linux rabbit hole.
C, C++, Fortran, CUDA, Vulkan, MakeFiles. I have experience with low-level languages from Linux System Management, writing an Arduino compiler (ongoing), and understanding the backend of high-level language library kernels.

Volunteering

QuantaLumin YouTube Channel July 2025–
Popularising and teaching physics; showcasing the Scientific Revolution through the latest stories in Science, Tech and Design
Communications and Operations 2023–2024
Boxing Club, University of Kent
Social Secretary ; 2022–2023
Kent Gymnastics Club, University of Kent
Social event Organiser; December 2022
Physics of Quantum Materials, University of Kent
IOP PLANCKS Marker; 2019; “Physics League Across Numerous Countries for Kick-Ass Students”; Institute of Physics
Journal Club Organiser; 2019–2021
Physics of Quantum Materials, University of Kent
Biophysics Club Created and Organised; 2019–2020
Physics of Quantum Materials, University of Kent
Unconventional Superconductors: New Paradigms for New Materials; International Workshop; Assisted with Organisation; Cosener’s House, Abingdon, 24-25 September 2018
Student Ambassador Travel abroad; 2017–2018
Physics Department; Lancaster University
Action Damien Raised Funds for Leprosy and Tuberulosis with classmates from school, culminating in a visit to Action Damin in Pondicherry, India; 2013

Teaching

Lead Tutor July 2025–
STEM Clinic, TutorLumin West Sussex, United Kingdom
Mentor 2023–2024
Private Tutoring, Canterbury Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology (GCSE and A-Level)
A-level Mentor 2022–2024
Subjects: Physics and Biology (A-Level) Outreach, University of Kent
Graduate Teaching Assistant 2018–2023
Physical Sciences, University of Kent
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant 2016–2017
Department of Mathematics, University of Iowa
Instructor Computing; 2015
Camp Monroe, New York

Talks

Dialectics of Nature; Physics of Quantum Materials Journal Club; University of Kent; 2022
Multiorbital spin-triplet superconductivity in the SSH model; Physics of Quantum Materials Discussion Group; University of Kent; 2021
Introduction to Branching Morphogenesis; Physics of Quantum Materials Discussion Group; University of Kent; 2020
Time-reversal symmetry breaking in Superconductors; 3MT, University of Kent; 2019

Posters

ExoSup 2022, Cargèse Summer School on Exotic Superconductivity; From hard-surfaces to soft-clusters: watching Majoranas wither and die; June 2022
IOP Condensed Matter and Quantum Materials (CMQM 2021); Simulated quasiparticle interference for non-unitary spin-triplet multiorbital superconductivity with impurities; June 2021

Awards

Mictacs Globalink Exchange Scholarship
Funding for three month exchange at McMaster University, Ontario, Canada. Project: searching for caustics in fermionic systems; 2022.
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship Full PhD Scholarship
Awarded to outstanding applicants able to demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, excellent communication skills, and the potential to make a strong contribution to their chosen field of research; 2018–2022
Autumn School on Correlated Electrons Forschungszentrum Julich
Awarded funding for travel, accommodation and attendance; 2019
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition – Second place
Time-reversal symmetry breaking in superconductors; Prize: Travel and attendance of a conference funding –used towards Physics by the Lake 2019; 2019
School trip to CERN Awarded on merit; 2013

Extracurricular

Boxing and Self-Defence, University of Kent Boxing Club; 2023–2024
Gymnastics University of Kent Gymnastics Club, Floor, Vault, Rings; 2022–2023
Karate GKR, Yellow belt 2021
Rowing Lancaster University LUBC, University of Kent UKCRC; 2017–2020
Diving Qualified PADI Rescue Diver
Rugby Brussels Celtic RFC, Standard d’Uccle, University of Iowa RC, Lancaster University LU RFC; 2003–2017

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# Employment and experience
 
-   See also [teaching](#teaching).
-   **Founder** [`TutorLumin`](https://tutorlumin.co.uk/); Jan 2025-- \
    *Revolutionise Your Learning*
    - Educational Technology Platform, STEM Courses and Tuition
    - Teaching school Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics

-   **Founder** [`QuantaLumin`](https://quantalumin.com/); Jul 2024-- \
    *The System to Simplify Science*
    - Platform for Scientific Collaboration and Tools
    - Bespoke Websites Development and Hosting

-   **Research assistant** Superconductivity; Mar--Aug 2021\
    *Created a Unix and Python-based software to simulate
    superconductors with unconventional pairing mechanisms, such as
    multiorbital spin-triplet pairing, inhomogeneous lattice geometries,
    (magnetic) impurities, self-consistently, in the mean-field limit.*\
    [Code documentation available](https://code.henrysheehy.com)
    Theories of time-reversal symmetry-breaking superconductors, Physics
    of Quantum Materials Group, University of Kent; with [Dr
    Jorge
    Quintanilla](https://research.kent.ac.uk/pqm/person/jorge-quintanilla/)

-   **Research project** Quantum computing; Aug--Oct 2017\
    *Tests to determine whether the D-wave quantum computer operates
    quantum mechanically or classically*, with [Dr Itay
    Hen](https://sites.usc.edu/itayhen/)
    University of Southern California

# Education

-   **PhD Theoretical Physics** Sep 2018--October 2025\
    Physics of Quantum Materials Group (unconventional superconductors);
    University of Kent\
    Thesis (tentative title): *Quasiparticle interference simulation of
    non-unitary spin-triplet multiorbital superconductivity (supervised
    by Drs [Jorge
    Quintanilla](https://research.kent.ac.uk/pqm/person/jorge-quintanilla/)
    and [Sam Carr](https://blogs.kent.ac.uk/onetwomany/))*

-   **MSci Joint Honours -- First Class** 2014--2018\
    Theoretical Physics with Mathematics; Lancaster University\
    Thesis: *Quantum discord as a measure of nonlocal correlations in a
    Majorana-based device (with [Dr Alessandro
    Romito](https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/physics/about-us/people/alessandro-romito))*\
    Exchange year, University of Iowa; with project with
    *[Prof. Craig Pryor](https://homepage.physics.uiowa.edu/~cpryor/):
    Coarse Graining the Tight-Binding model*; 2016--2017

-   **[European
    baccalaureate](https://www.eursc.eu/en/European-Schools/European-Baccalaureate)
    -- 81.75% overall** 2003--2014\
    Higher Mathematics 91.0% (with 97.5% in final exam), Advanced
    Mathematics, Physics 85.3% (95.5% in final exam), Chemistry 81.0%,
    English 84.2%, French, Philosophy, Geography, History, Laboratory
    Physics, Physical Education.

# Computing-based projects

-   **Quantum simulation of unconventional
    superconductors**\
    Code to be published in near-future after scientific
    publications.

-   **Maintain [a Linux operating system](https://henrysheehy.com/software/os)**  
    Streamline technical work (based on Vim principles) and favouring
    command-line interface.\
    Used for research and pedagogical applications.

-   **Arduino command-line interface projects**\
    Overseeing Arduino projects with precocious school and university
    students, avoiding use of graphics user-interface and integrated
    development environments, in favour of command-line, low-level
    programming.

-   **Molecular biophysics simulation with [Professor Neil
    Kad](https://www.kent.ac.uk/biosciences/people/1303/kad-neil):
    myofibril bands.\
    Wrote a Python-based software *MyoBand* (see repositories
    [GitHub](https://github.com/henrysheehy/MyoBand) and [Python
    repository](https://pypi.org/project/MyoBand/)).**

-   **Stem-cell branching morphogenesis simulation**; Mathematica

# Languages

## Human

-   **English** native, **French** professional proficiency, **Spanish**
    elementary proficiency, **Portuguese** comprehension, **Mandarin**
    Personal tuition with [Kent Chinese Mandarin
    School](https://www.kentchinesemandarinschool.com/staff-profiles),
    **Russian** [University of Kent Language 
    Express Course](https://www.kent.ac.uk/language-centre/language-express) 2022--2023.
    
## Machine

**Programming philsophy**: I enjoy the abstraction and clarity of scripting languages, but am unafraid to speak to the processor. 

-   **Python** software development for quantum simulation. Deep understanding of **OOP** and robust use of Types. I've custom configured Numpy and PyTorch's BLAS libraries to push the limits of large matrix calculations.
-   I  *wrote* and manage a [**Linux custom Operating System**](https:henrysheehy.com/software/os) to accelerate scientific research and study, based on **Vim** philosophy. Personal services across the machine are orchestrated with **runit** scripts, and packages are maintained with **Artix**.
-   **BASH** Scripting of Quantum Simulation and Server Administration
-   **Web server** hosting, transfer protocols (**HTTPS/SSL**, **SSH**), **Unix** security, frontend (**HTML**, **CSS**, **SASS**, **JS**, **Vue**), backend (**PHP** for forms, **Hugo**, **BASH**, **SQL** admininstation), email self-hosting (**Postfix** & **Dovecot** servers, encryption), Cloud self-hosting. See [examples](https:quantalumin.com/portfolio) of my websites.
-   **LaTeX** with **NeoVim** and **Markdown** (see my [notes](https:henrysheehy.com/notes)).
- **kmonad Lisp**: I wrote a custom keyboard to accelerate typing in multiple languages --human, mathematic and code.
-   Experience with **Mathematica** (STEM cell research), **Assembly** (for Arduino microcontroller), **Git** (I host a [Gitea instance](https:git.quantalumin.com) for collaborators and students)
- **Blender**, [**Luma AI**](https://lumalabs.ai/), and [**Three.js**](https://threejs.org/) for 3D model rendering on websites (see [canterburyballet.co.uk](canterburyballet.co.uk#luma))
- **R**, **CSV** (Excel) data analysis projects at my Alma Mata.
- **Perl**, **Lua**, **VimScript**, **AWK**, **RegEx**: the Linux rabbit hole.
- **C**, **C++**, **Fortran**, **CUDA**, **Vulkan**, **MakeFiles**. I have experience with low-level languages from Linux System Management, writing an Arduino compiler (ongoing), and understanding the backend of high-level language library kernels.
    
# Volunteering

-   **[QuantaLumin YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@QuantaLumin)** July 2025--\
    Popularising and teaching physics; showcasing the Scientific Revolution through the latest stories in Science, Tech and Design

-   **Communications and Operations** 2023--2024\
    Boxing Club, University of Kent
    
-   **Social Secretary** ; 2022--2023 \
    Kent Gymnastics Club, University of Kent

-   **Social event** Organiser; December 2022\
    Physics of Quantum Materials, University of Kent

-   **IOP PLANCKS** Marker; 2019; 
    "Physics League Across Numerous Countries for Kick-Ass Students”;
    Institute of Physics

-   **Journal Club** Organiser; 2019--2021\
    Physics of Quantum Materials, University of Kent

-   **Biophysics Club** Created and Organised; 2019--2020\
    Physics of Quantum Materials, University of Kent
    
-   **Unconventional Superconductors: New Paradigms for New Materials**; International Workshop; Assisted with Organisation; Cosener’s House, Abingdon, 24-25 September 2018

-   **Student Ambassador** Travel abroad; 2017--2018\
    Physics Department; Lancaster University
    
-   **Action Damien** Raised Funds for Leprosy and Tuberulosis with classmates from school,
    culminating in a visit to Action Damin in Pondicherry, India; 2013


# Teaching

-   **Lead Tutor** July 2025--\
    STEM Clinic, TutorLumin
    West Sussex, United Kingdom

-   **Mentor** 2023--2024\
    Private Tutoring, Canterbury
    Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology (GCSE and A-Level)

-   **A-level Mentor** 2022--2024\
    Subjects: Physics and Biology (A-Level)
    Outreach, University of Kent

-   **Graduate Teaching Assistant** 2018--2023\
    Physical Sciences, University of Kent

-   **Undergraduate Teaching Assistant** 2016--2017\
    Department of Mathematics, University of Iowa

-   **Instructor** Computing; 2015\
    Camp Monroe, New York

# Talks

-   **Dialectics of Nature**; Physics of Quantum Materials Journal Club;
    University of Kent; 2022

-   **Multiorbital spin-triplet superconductivity in the SSH model**;
    Physics of Quantum Materials Discussion Group; University of Kent;
    2021

-   **Introduction to Branching Morphogenesis**; Physics of Quantum
    Materials Discussion Group; University of Kent; 2020

-   **Time-reversal symmetry breaking in Superconductors**; 3MT,
    University of Kent; 2019

# Posters

-   **ExoSup 2022, Cargèse Summer School on Exotic Superconductivity**;
    From hard-surfaces to soft-clusters: watching Majoranas wither and
    die; June 2022

-   **IOP Condensed Matter and Quantum Materials (CMQM 2021)**;
    Simulated quasiparticle interference for non-unitary spin-triplet
    multiorbital superconductivity with impurities; June 2021

# Awards

-   **Mictacs Globalink** Exchange Scholarship\
    Funding for three month exchange at McMaster University, Ontario,
    Canada. Project: searching for caustics in fermionic systems; 2022.

-   **Vice Chancellor's Scholarship** Full PhD Scholarship\
    Awarded to outstanding applicants able to demonstrate a high level
    of academic achievement, excellent communication skills, and the
    potential to make a strong contribution to their chosen field of
    research; 2018--2022

-   **Autumn School on Correlated Electrons** Forschungszentrum Julich\
    Awarded funding for travel, accommodation and attendance; 2019

-   **Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition** -- Second place\
    *Time-reversal symmetry breaking in superconductors*; Prize: Travel
    and attendance of a conference funding --used towards *Physics by
    the Lake 2019*; 2019

-   **School trip to CERN** Awarded on merit; 2013

# Extracurricular

-   **Boxing** and **Self-Defence**, University of Kent Boxing Club; 2023--2024

-   **Gymnastics** University of Kent Gymnastics Club, Floor, Vault,
    Rings; 2022--2023

-   **Karate** GKR, Yellow belt 2021

-   **Rowing** Lancaster University LUBC, University of Kent UKCRC;
    2017--2020

-   **Diving** Qualified PADI Rescue Diver

-   **Rugby** Brussels Celtic RFC, Standard d'Uccle, University of Iowa
    RC, Lancaster University LU RFC; 2003--2017

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