1. Dr Catharina Paukner
Chief Scientific Officer, Co-Founder
FGV Cambridge Nanosystems Ltd
17 Mercer’s Row, Cambridge CB5 8HY
+44 1223 359316 | cp@cnanos.com
To Whom It May Concern
17 October 2016
Reference for Christopher Parsonson
Christopher worked for FGV Cambridge Nanosystems from 4th
July to 16th
September
2016.
I directly supervised Christopher in his project which involved
- experimentation on how different heat treatment affects graphene based on
analysis like Raman spectroscopy, four-point-probe sheet resistance measurements
and BET surface area analysis.
- innovation and standardisation of material quality ratings. He developed a
spreadsheet and formula to compile data and compare material properties across
different grades produced within CNS, allowing for quick and easy quantitative
evaluation & comparison.
- investigation into a production method for a free-standing film from a graphene-
polymer blend.
Christopher displayed an unusual maturity for his age and a willingness to learn new
techniques. He clearly demonstrated a desire to learn a diverse set of tools with an
open mind. His main project to do with graphene polymer blends was therefore soon
expanded to develop internal characterisation standards, which we have subsequently
adopted as standard practice.
Christopher was excellent in updating me regularly with key results and also produced
written reports summarising his findings. He displayed a rigorous work ethic and
a high level of ambition and self-motivation.
Catharina Paukner
FGV Cambridge Nanosystems Ltd is a high tech company established in 2012 as a spin-
off from the University of Cambridge and currently employs 22 staff. We specialise in the
large scale production of ultra-high-quality graphene powders because we want to
improve the performance of consumer and industrial products by incorporating and
testing graphene in their various applications. Our process for making the “miracle
material” graphene uses a unique, one-step plasma technology we’ve developed in-house.