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Buddy W. Alcock

52 Leeds Road, Methley, Leeds, LS26 9EL

07950489433 | alcockbuddy@gmail.com | LinkedIn Profile

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I am a fusion energy analyst, working toward a fusion energy MSc, with problem solving and data analysis skills gained from laboratory work and my BSc research project. I am passionate about fusion and plasma physics and I’m keen to further expand my data analysis skills and build on my problem-solving skills. I have been a member of the Institute of Physics since 2024.

Education

2025-2026 MSc Fusion Energy, University of York

Currently working towards an MSc in Fusion Energy. 

Relevant Modules Studied: Plasma Measurement and Data Analysis | Computational Plasma Physics | Advanced Plasma Physics for Fusion

2021-2024           BSc Physics, University of York

First class honours achieved with an average of 72%.

Relevant Modules Studied in Final Year: Advanced Theoretical Techniques and Modelling Matter (82%) | Plasma Physics and Fusion (83%) | BSc Research Project (71%)

Gained experience in data analysis and writing a formal report through research project and dissertation, performing Linux based simulations, analysing the data collected and then producing graphics, using Python, to display findings. Worked within a wider group of students, each with a separate research focus, collaborating and sharing resources. The Plasma Physics for Fusion Module provided my introduction to fusion physics, focusing on plasmas and both inertial and magnetic fusion energy. 

2019-2021 University Technical College, Leeds

A Levels: Mathematics (A*), Product Design (A*), Physics (A), EPQ (A)

Employment

2025-Current      Fusion Energy Analyst

As a Fusion Energy Analyst at Fusion Advisory Services, I provide technical intelligence and industry insights on the private fusion energy sector, supporting decision-making for governments, investors, venture capital firms, and industry leaders. I contribute to exclusive reports and expert analyses covering both fusion reactor concepts and the enabling technologies that underpin them. My work involves supporting comprehensive industry-wide surveys that map the evolving landscape of fusion companies, supply chains, and technological innovations. Working within a specialist international team, I help deliver mission-critical information that empowers clients to assess opportunities and risks in the rapidly emerging fusion market.

2024-2025           Graduate Cryptography Analyst, HSBC, Sheffield

Worked under the technical director’s office for global cryptography, mainly as a business analyst handling confidential cryptographic information. This entailed engaging with stakeholders, interpreting complex information about governance and processes, as well as working in a project team delivering a global inventory for the hardware used in cryptography. This project team worked in an agile manner with sprint planning and Jira utilisation. I have used HSBC’s internal AI tools to assist in my current role, mainly analysing documents. I have built strong skills in presenting information/data, utilising tools such as Visio, PowerBI and Excel.

2021-2024           Catering Assistant, WP Browns, York

I started as a pot washer, worked up to being trained as a cook in the kitchen and trained as a barista. I worked in a close-knit team dealing with large amounts of customers in the heart of York, delivering a great experience under large amount of pressure and being able to work on multiple tasks at once.

Aug 2022              Academic Excellence Scholarship, Research Assistant, University of York

In this role I developed skills in Linux and MATLAB, utilizing the University of York’s supercomputer Viking, running simulations on Viking and investigating Wakefield acceleration. Worked in a small group of four students, each working on different areas of the project and supporting each other. I wrote code for the simulation in Linux and

presented data from the simulations in MATLAB. This was a great experience in using MATLAB and Linux before, the placement allowed exploration of these languages and how to fix bugs and learn how to code the situations we wanted to simulate. At the end of the placement a short presentation was given to the head of the placement Dr. Chris Murphy.

Skills

• Teamwork/Agile ways of working

• Problem Solving

• Time Management

• Driving license

• Extremely proficient in Word, Powerpoint and Excel.

• Proficient in Python, Linux/Unix.

Interests

University Volunteering/Work:

• Held two casual positions at the university during my degree, volunteering as a student buddy to help new students settle into university life and assist them in any way I could and worked as a Peer Assisted Learning Leader – running sessions for undergraduates helping them to work together and assisting them with their course problems.

Youth Leader at Scouts:

• Became a youth leader at a local scout pack during Duke of Edinburgh but remained as a leader after.

• Entrusted with planning activities and working as a small team to run the group, providing a great experience

for the Cubs.

References

Chris Murphy, BSc Project Supervisor - chris.murphy@york.ac.uk 

Simon Woodruff - swoodruff@fas.energy 

Further references available upon request.