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Sam Walton

Postdoctoral scholar at the Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley with an interest in Space Weather and space radiation around Earth - Specifically the Van Allen radiation belts. Due to my location I will typically give online talks, however if the talk can be coordinated with a personal visit to the UK (a few times per year) then I am very happy to talk in person.

CV Summary:

  • Masters degree in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of Leicester
  • PhD from UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory, UK
  • Currently a postdoctoral scholar at the Space Sciences Laboratory at University of California, Berkeley

Lecture Topics:

  • 'Space Weather - Protecting the Earth from the ravages of the Sun'
  • The Van Allen Radiation Belts

Target Audience: 

  • Suitable for any Astronomical society-type audience. No level of understanding is required.

Facilities Required: 

  • Projector with HDMI or VGA cable.

Expenses - Fees Required: 

  • Travel expenses within the UK

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