Name Helen Czerski Role Physicist | ||
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Institutions University of CambridgeUniversity of TorontoLos Alamos National LaboratoryScripps Institution of OceanographyGraduate School of Oceanography (University of Rhode Island)University of SouthamptonUniversity College London Thesis Ignition of HMX and RDX (2006) Known for OceanographyTelevision presenter Similar People Kate Humble, Liz Bonnin, Lucie Green, Alice Roberts, Brian Cox | ||
Bubble physicist helen czerski
Helen Czerski (born 1 November 1978) is a physicist and oceanographer. She is currently a Research Fellow in the department of mechanical engineering at University College London. She was previously at the Institute for Sound and Vibration Research at the University of Southampton.
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- Bubble physicist helen czerski
- Penguins and fluid dynamics helen czerski
- Education
- Broadcasting
- Publications
- Contributions
- Research
- References
Penguins and fluid dynamics helen czerski
Education

Czerski was brought up in Altrincham, near Manchester, and educated at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls. She is of Polish ancestry. She graduated from Churchill College, Cambridge, with degrees Master of Arts and Master of Science in Natural Sciences (Physics) and a PhD in experimental explosives physics, particularly Research Department Explosive (RDX).
Broadcasting

Czerski is a regular science presenter for the BBC. Her programmes have included:
She has also appeared on the Museum of Curiosity (BBC Radio 4).
Czerski has a regular column in BBC Focus magazine and was shortlisted in for columnist of the year at the 2014 PPA Awards.
Publications
Contributions
Czerski is a regular contributor to BBC Focus magazine in the column 'Everyday Science' and the Wall Street Journal in the column 'Everday Physics'.
Research
Czerski's research focuses on ocean bubbles, bubble acoustics, air-sea gas transfer and ocean bubble optics.