Gurjeet Kahlon

Gurjeet Kahlon is a skilled professional with a background in astrophysics and extensive experience in communications and community engagement within scientific organizations. Currently serving as the Community and Projects Officer at the Institute of Physics since September 2023, Gurjeet previously held various roles at the Royal Astronomical Society from June 2020 to September 2023, including Communications Officer and Social Media Officer, where responsibilities included managing press office functions and social media platforms. Gurjeet's career also includes experience as a Sales Assistant at Waitrose & Partners, as well as roles in academic outreach and internships related to space research, including a Physics Ambassador position at Queen Mary University of London and a Space Laser internship at Lumi Space. Educational qualifications comprise a Master’s degree in Astrophysics and a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics, both from Queen Mary University of London.