Martin Vickers

Martin Vickers has a diverse work experience in scientific research and computer support. From January 2022, they have been working as a Senior Scientist at the John Innes Centre. Prior to this, they worked at the same institute as a Post Doctoral Scientist (Bioinformatics) from May 2016 to December 2021. During this time, they focused on investigating the epigenetic regulation of genome-wide changes in chromatin in plant germline development, specifically studying the epigenetic effect of transposable elements.

Before joining the John Innes Centre, Martin worked at Aberystwyth University - Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS). From May 2013 to May 2016, they served as a Data Manager/HPC Systems Administrator, where they coordinated research computing resources for IBERS and managed the virtualization environment for local cloud computing services. Martin was also responsible for administering the High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster and other essential services.

Prior to this position, Martin worked as a Computer Support Officer at IBERS from May 2012 to May 2013, providing comprehensive computing support to the institute. Martin ensured the smooth functioning of shared resources such as file stores, print and license servers, and domain controllers.

Additionally, Martin worked for three months as a Systems Administrator at Aberystwyth University, where they set up and managed a new HPC cluster for the Bioinformatics group. Martin trained researchers on utilizing the facilities effectively and encouraged collaborative projects between departments.

Overall, Martin Vickers has a background in scientific research, bioinformatics, and computer support, with expertise in epigenetics, genome-wide changes in chromatin, and managing computing resources in academic settings.

Martin Vickers has a strong education background in the fields of physics, remote sensing, and computer science. Martin began their education at the University of Nottingham from 2003 to 2006, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Computer Graphics. Martin then pursued a Master of Science degree in Remote Sensing at UCL from 2006 to 2007, focusing on Radiative Transfer Modelling. Martin furthered their education at Aberystwyth University from 2008 to 2012, where they completed their doctoral studies in Physics. Martin'sPhD research focused on Texture-Based Organization and Visualization of Planetary and Remote Sensing Datasets.