Summary

Theoretical physicist studying quantum information, quantum field theory, and their applications to quantum technologies. Completed PhD under supervision of Prof. Brian Cox and Prof. Jeff Forshaw.

Education

• PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics

  Sep 2021 – Mar 2025
  University of Manchester

  Courses: Quantum Field Theory, Quantum Information Theory, General Relativity, Black Hole Physics, Quantum Computing
• Master of Physics (MPhys) – First Class, Quantum Computing

  Oct 2017 – Aug 2021
  University of Oxford

  First Class

  Courses: Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Computing, Mathematical Physics, Statistical Physics
• GCE Advanced Level Qualifications

  Sep 2015 – Jul 2017
  Wilmslow High School

  Courses: Physics (A*), Mathematics (A*), Further Mathematics (A*), Chemistry (A*)

Work Experience

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  Jan 2026 –
  University of Manchester

  Continuing research in theoretical physics, focusing on quantum information theory and quantum field theory applications to quantum technologies.

  • Research in qubit simulations of quantum field theory
  • Causality-preserving approaches to QFT calculations
  • Quantum information in curved spacetime
• PhD Student

  Sep 2021 – Mar 2025
  University of Manchester

  Completed PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics under supervision of Prof. Brian Cox and Prof. Jeff Forshaw.

  • Developed manifestly causal approaches to quantum field theory
  • Research on Unruh effect and black hole physics
  • Teaching tutorials, Python programming courses, and examples classes
  • Thesis: 'A Manifestly Causal Approach to Quantum Field Theory'
• Technology Summer Intern

  Jun 2019 – Aug 2019
  NatWest

  Software development internship in financial technology.

  • Programmed working call centre using AWS and Python
  • Worked in Agile team environment on global projects
  • Team Leader for charity project raising over £1100

Skills

Publications

• A Manifestly Causal Approach to Quantum Field Theory

  Dec 2025
  University of Manchester (PhD Thesis)

  PhD Thesis: Developing probability-level formalisms for QFT calculations with applications to the Unruh effect and black hole physics. Author: Ross Jenkinson.

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• Toward a manifestly causal approach to particle scattering

  2025
  Physical Review D

  Probability-level formalism for particle scattering in scalar field theory. Authors: Robert Dickinson, Jeff Forshaw, Ross Jenkinson, Peter Millington.

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• A new study of the Unruh effect

  2025
  Classical and Quantum Gravity

  Revisiting the Unruh effect using probability-level calculations. Authors: Robert Dickinson, Jeff Forshaw, Ross Jenkinson, Peter Millington.

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Teaching

• First Year Tutorials

  2021
  University of Manchester

  Role: Tutor

  Teaching fundamental physics concepts to first-year undergraduate students.
• Second Year Python Programming

  2021
  University of Manchester

  Role: Instructor

  Teaching Python programming for physics applications.
• Third Year Examples Classes

  2021
  University of Manchester

  Role: Tutor

  Advanced problem-solving sessions for third-year physics students.
• Seren Tutoring
  Seren (Wales' flagship HE access programme)

  Role: Tutor

  Supporting Wales' brightest learners through widening access to higher education.