Alex Meakins

Alex Meakins started their work experience in 2008 as a Senior Scientist at Cobham, where they provided design consultancy and conducted high voltage/current testing of aerospace components. In 2012, they joined the UK Atomic Energy Authority as a Senior Software Engineer and later became a Beam Spectroscopy Fusion Physicist, responsible for operating and enhancing beam diagnostics systems. In 2019, Alex co-founded Luffy AI and assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer. Alex is currently a member of the CDL-Oxford, AI 2022 Cohort at Creative Destruction Lab.

Alex Meakins completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Fusion and Plasma Physics from Imperial College London. This degree was obtained from 2002 to 2008. Prior to that, Alex also completed a Master of Science (MSci) in Physics from Imperial College London, spanning from 1998 to 2002. In addition to these degrees, Alex has obtained an edX Verified Certificate for Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Astronautics and Human Spaceflight from edX, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.