University Education

2004 -2005

Master Medical Physics Speciality Medical Imaging.

Universite de Paris-Sud

2003

French language course, 4^{th and final level.}

Université Libre de Bruxelles

1999 - 2003

MSci Physics

Imperial College, London

Work experience

June 05 – Jan 07

MRS sequence programming and development

Landspitali University Hospital, Iceland

Jan – June 05

Masters Research Project in Medical Imaging

This work involved applying NMR methodology to MRI in the use of a Double Quantum Filter for better detection of connective tissues, which contain higher degrees of order then other soft tissues. During this time I gained valuable hands-on experience in MRI and MRS acquisition on the lab’s home made 4.7T scanner.

U2R2M (Unité de recherche en résonance magnétique médicale), Orsay/Paris

Sept 01- June 02

Masters Research Project

Image reduction and analysis in astrophysics using IDL and IRAF in UNIX.

Canarian Astrophysics Insitute and Universidad de La Laguna

June – Sept 00

Modelling and analysis of a tidal-power extraction mechanism

Modelling and technical analysis of a new technology that extracts power from the tides. I was involved in investigating the commercial viability of the system and assigned to lead the projects site studies in Iceland.

Hydroventuri, Imperial College London

Oct 98 – June 00

Explainer and workshop leader

Explaining the scientific principles behind exhibits as a member of the Science Communication Department of The Science Museum in London. I regularly preformed talks on specific branches of science and lead workshops for up to 50 children. I also participated in the development of new visitors programs.

IT skills

Microsoft Windows and Office, UNIX

C++, Matlab, IDEA (Siemens sequence development facility), NMRSIM, IDL, IRAF.

Languages

Fluent: English, French, Spanish, Icelandic. Competent: Danish.

Other

I am an Icelandic national currently residing in France.

References provided upon request.