Jonathan obtained his master’s degree in Theoretical Physics from Imperial College London, going on to teach high school mathematics and physics. He is passionate about science communication and believes in the power of physics to inspire, fascinate, challenge and engage all people, regardless of an individual’s characteristics or background. A former assistant headteacher, school governor and football coach, he now works as a strategic development consultant, supporting schools, colleges and businesses to develop strategic and sustainable approaches to maximize educational and social impact. He also acts as Managing Director of The Blackett Lab Family – a network of UK-based Black physicists whose mission is to diversify perceptions of physics and promote representation of Black people at all levels in the field. Of Black Caribbean heritage himself, he identifies closely with the experience of underrepresented groups in education and in physics specifically, and enjoys challenging stereotypes of what a physicist looks and sounds like. In his spare time, he agonizes over the ups and downs of Arsenal football club and refuses to listen to anything other than 90s Hip Hop and RnB. He also spends a lot of time in the kitchen attempting to recreate classic Jamaican home cooking.
