Nellie Marangou

Nellie Marangou serves as the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Tomorrow University, overseeing Academics, Programme Operations, and Community teams. Her leadership focuses on driving learner success, satisfaction, and meaningful impact. With a passion for social mobility and diversity in the future of work, Nellie combines her expertise in education technology and a scientific foundation in data and physics to create transformative learning experiences. Her career spans research at Imperial College London, where she developed cutting-edge data analytics techniques in the search for dark matter, and impactful educational leadership, empowering a diverse generation of learners to thrive in data-driven fields.

Previously worked for:

Multiverse, Decoded, Imperial College London

Skills you can learn

  • Statistical Modeling
  • Leadership in Data Fields
    Durable Skill Development Data-Driven Decision-MakingCoaching and EmpowermentDiversity Advocacy in TechDark Matter Research TechniquesProgram DevelopmentCollaborative Problem Solving
  • Research Profile

    Key research areas and highlights.

    Nellie Marangou’s research lies at the intersection of physics, data science, and statistical innovation. As part of the LUX-Zeplin dark matter experiment, she analyzed complex datasets to uncover insights into physical interactions at the subatomic level. Her work involved developing novel data-cleaning and statistical analysis techniques to interpret intricate datasets, pushing the boundaries of dark matter research. Notable contributions include pioneering methods to extend the sensitivity of detection systems and collaborating on groundbreaking publications, such as results from the LUX and LUX-ZEPLIN experiments. Nellie’s scientific rigor informs her dedication to fostering data-driven leadership and empowering others to solve complex challenges through education.

    List of Papers

    Featured publications:Extending light WIMP searches to single scintillation photons in LUX, (First Author, Published in Phys. Rev. D 101, 042001), 2020
    First Dark Matter Search Results from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) Experiment, (Contributing Author, Published in Phys. Rev. Lett. 131, 041002), 2023
    Extending the physics reach of the LUX and LZ dark matter experiments by lowering the scintillation threshold, (PhD Thesis), 2023‍

    Studenships

    UK Science and Technology Facilities Council PhD Studentship

    Awards

    Anne Thorn PhD thesis price for development of new Data Analysis technique for Dark Matter Detection at Imperial College London
    Dean’s List Award for outstanding (top 5%) BSc Academic Performance at UCL‍

    Speaker

    HolonIQ London 2023 Panel Speaker: “Reimagining training for the skills of tomorrow”
    Tableau Conference 2022 Panel Speaker: “How to become an advocate for Data Literacy”

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