James Kimmins
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About Me


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Hello there! My name is James Kimmins and I am a twenty-one year old physics student presently studying at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom. I am expected to complete my integrated-masters degree in 2027 after which I intend to begin a PhD in particle physics. My passion for physics is complemented by a strong interest in politics, current affairs, as well as the broader fields of technology and science.

In addition to my academic pursuits, I am involved with my university's students' union through my various elected and representative positions. I also sit on the West Midlands' Branch Committee of the Institute of Physics (IOP) where I work to ensure the organisation continues to prioritise the interests of students in its operations.

As of the summer of 2026, I am currently completing a twelve-week placement on the CERN Summer Student Programme where I am working within the Computing Systems section of the LHCb Collaboration.

Should you wish to get in touch with me, please feel free to reach out via the email address listed above. You can also access a copy of my CV here. I will do my best to respond promptly to any inquiries.

Research Experience


CERN Summer Student Programme

June 2026 - Present

I am presently participating in the 2026 CERN Summer Student Programme as a member of the Computing Systems section of the LHCb Collaboration.

Master's Thesis

Begins September 2026

As an incoming final-year degree student, I will commence work on my master's project in September titled: Search for New B Meson Decay Modes with the CERN LHCb Experiment.

URSS Summer Project

June 2025 - October 2025

I completed a summer project under Warwick University's Undergraduate Research Support Scheme (URSS). I spent the summer embedded within the Elementary Particle Physics Group at the university where I worked on the Pandora event reconstruction software package. A poster summarising my project can be seen here.

General Experience


IOP West Midlands Branch Committee Member

October 2025 - Present

I am serving as the Student Representative on the IOP's West Midlands Branch Committee where I will represent the interests of all Physics students and champion and support the IOP's activities across the UK.

Physics Society Treasurer

March 2025 - March 2026

I was elected to the position of Treasurer of the Warwick Physics Society where I have responsibility for ensuring the financial solvency of the Society and its smooth operation as a core executive member.

Chair of the Physics SSLC

September 2023 - Present

I was elected by my fellow students to represent their interests as course representative on the Physics Student-Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC). I was then elected by my peers to chair the committee and, through this position, I have managed the collection and resolution of feedback on a variety of topics in order to ensure the student voice is heard within my department.

Food & Beverage Assistant

July 2022 - Present

I have worked as a food and beverage assistant at Fyne Court, Somerset under the National Trust for several years where I have learnt to work in an often high-pressure environment and to strong health and safety standards.

SEM Faculty Representative

September 2024 - June 2025

I was elected to serve as a representative of the Science, Engineering, and Medicine faculty to both the university and student union. This position sits at the top of the student-staff liaison pipeline managing the most serious of complaints and faculty-wide issues.

College Student Newsletter: Editor

2021 - 2022

I was chosen by the members of the society to edit and manage the Richard Huish Student Newsletter where we made biweekly publications containing articles on a wide variety of topics.

Qualifications


A-Levels

A*A*A* (AA)

A* - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
A  - AS Further Mathematics, Extended Project Qualification

GCSEs

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9 - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Computing, Drama
8 - Mathematics, English Language
7 - Further Mathematics, English Literature

Awards


Jacquie Page Award for Oustanding Contribution to Democracy

Warwick Students' Union

Awarded June 2026

Forum of the Year

Warwick Students' Union

Awarded June 2026 (Received as Chair of Forum)

Cambridge Chemistry Challenge

Silver Award

Awarded June 2022

BPhO Senior Physics Challenge

Gold Award

Awarded January 2022

Duke of Edinburgh

Bronze Award

Awarded December 2019

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