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== To Do ==
== To Do ==
PBT group eLog pages:
* [[ELogs/JoeBateman|Joe Bateman]]
* [[ELogs/SoniaEscribano|Sonia Escribano Rodriguez]]
* [[ELogs/Febian|Febian]]
* [[ELogs/Electronics|Electronics]]
* [[ELogs/MechanicalEngineering|Mech Eng]]


=== Research ===
=== Research ===


* '''Recharge conference travel expenses.'''
* '''QuARC''' improvements:
* Modify FMC daughterboard design with ZMOD connector — '''Pete Hastings (Oxford)/Andy Rose (Imperial)/Matt Warren'''.
*# Updates to Peli case enclosure from '''Harry Barnett''': see [[ELogs/MechanicalEngineering#To_Do|Mech Eng eLog]].
* Update DDC board design with improvements from '''Mark Jones (Oxford)''' and '''Duncan Parker (Imperial)'''. Clarify spec with '''Marko Levicnik'''.
*# Power distribution board, 2.5mm photodiode array readout and 1.5mm photodiode array Clatterbridge module from '''Pete Hastings (Oxford)''': see [[ELogs/Electronics#Oxford]].
* Shrink board to accept 1.5mm sheet spacing for Clatterbridge.
*# Optimise speed of web GUI: replace PapaParse with direct XHR?
 
* Front-end electronics for '''QuADProBe''' SciFi:
** Design underway from '''Andy Rose (Imperial)''': see [[ELogs/Electronics#Imperial]].
** Confirm first-stage iteration and design.
** Purchase and set up Kria plus starter kits.
 
* Update mechanical design of scintillator stack holder:
* Update mechanical design of scintillator stack holder:
** 3D print prototype using pillar supports.
** Move to 4-sided readout.
** Machined version from '''Harry Barnett''' once design fixed.
** Use BPM-like reconstruction for QuARC position measurement.
** Update design with 2 sensors.
** Potential for flex-rigid circuit design.
* Organise experimental run at UCLH with NPL transmission calorimeter and Birmingham pixel sensor:
 
** Design holder for NPL using same mounts as scintillator.
* Contact '''Nuvia''' to discuss nest stage of scintillator machining:
** Add holder for absorber plus machined absorber block for QA.
** Send on PowerPoint slides on scintillator blank requirements from '''Harry Barnett'''.
** '''Obtain pixel sensor specs from Tony Price (Birmingham)'''.
** Obtain blanks for Datron machining.
* Follow up scintillator machining:
** Discuss potential of new injection moulds as per '''HB's''' requirements.
** '''Martin Blackman''' (UCL Mechanical Workshop).
 
** '''Datron''' (via '''Harry Barnett''').
=== Finance ===
** Discuss results with Nuvia.
 
* Update Clatterbridge design and arrange experimental run.
* Book travel for Trento for Joe and Sonia:
** Arrive Sunday 28th September
** Depart Thursday 2nd October
** Stay NH Hotel Trento
* '''Apply for no-cost extension to CLASP grant:''' 10 months to 31st Jan 2027.
* Recharge excess costs from '''559564''' to '''567928''' and settle up travel.
* Investigate innovation collaboration with '''Elekta''' and '''CI''': follow up with '''Stewart Boogert'''.
 
=== Grant Opportunities ===
 
[https://liveuclac.sharepoint.com/sites/PhysAstStaffIntranet/SitePages/Funding-Calls.aspx UCL Physics Intranet Funding Calls]
 
[https://www.ucl.ac.uk/mathematical-physical-sciences/research/research-funding-and-support UCL MAPS Faculty Research Funding and Support]
 
[https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/ UKRI Funding Finder]
 
[https://www.ucl.ac.uk/research-innovation-services/planning-insight-and-improvement/internally-managed-calls UCL Internally Managed Calls]
 
* [https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/knowledge-transfer-partnership/ UKRI Knowledge Transfer Partnership] — no closing date.
** [https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/guidance-for-applicants/guidance-for-specific-funds/knowledge-transfer-partnership-guidance/ UKRI KTP Guidance Notes]
** 12–36 months; £9million total budget.
 
* [https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/knowledge-transfer-partnership-2025-to-2026-round-three/ Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships: 2025 to 2026 Round Three]
** [https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/2184/overview/c599b17c-e13a-4e13-995e-53cc4d4508a1 KTP 2025-2026 R3 Guidance]
** Total fund: £9million; £8,500 per month costs; closing date: '''17th September 2025 11:30'''.
 
* [https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/health-technologies-connectivity-awards-round-two/ EPSRC Health Technologies Connectivity Awards: Round Two]
** Apply for funding to spend time in a different research or user environment to build new connections applicable to health technologies.
** [https://www.ukri.org/publications/epsrc-health-technologies-strategy/epsrc-health-technologies-strategy/ EPSRC Health Technologies Strategy]
** [https://www.ukri.org/what-we-do/browse-our-areas-of-investment-and-support/healthcare-technologies-theme/ EPSRC Healthcare Technologies Theme]
** Total fund: £4million; maximum award: £500,000; closing date: '''2nd October 2025 16:00'''
 
=== Admin ===
 
* Chase up IoP membership.
* Apply for [https://liveuclac.sharepoint.com/sites/ODLearningandLeadershipDevelopmentHub UCL Leadership Programme]: deadline '''8th September 2025'''.
* Complete appraisal for '''Joe Bateman'''.


=== HEP Group ===
=== HEP Group ===
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* Update web pages with information for new users.
* Update web pages with information for new users.
* Add web design and editing pages to HEP group page.
* Add web design and editing pages to HEP group page.
* Organise lab tools with Harry and Connor.
* Obtain quote and write justification for Datron CNC.
* Obtain quote and write justification for MarkForged 3D printer.
* Set up group MacBook with JAMF again.


=== Documents To Review ===
=== Documents To Review ===


* FLASH paper
* Stanford emails


=== Teaching ===
=== Teaching ===


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Latest revision as of 16:39, 11 August 2025

Electronic Log for Simon Jolly

To Do

PBT group eLog pages:

Research

  • QuARC improvements:
    1. Updates to Peli case enclosure from Harry Barnett: see Mech Eng eLog.
    2. Power distribution board, 2.5mm photodiode array readout and 1.5mm photodiode array Clatterbridge module from Pete Hastings (Oxford): see ELogs/Electronics#Oxford.
    3. Optimise speed of web GUI: replace PapaParse with direct XHR?
  • Front-end electronics for QuADProBe SciFi:
    • Design underway from Andy Rose (Imperial): see ELogs/Electronics#Imperial.
    • Confirm first-stage iteration and design.
    • Purchase and set up Kria plus starter kits.
  • Update mechanical design of scintillator stack holder:
    • Move to 4-sided readout.
    • Use BPM-like reconstruction for QuARC position measurement.
    • Potential for flex-rigid circuit design.
  • Contact Nuvia to discuss nest stage of scintillator machining:
    • Send on PowerPoint slides on scintillator blank requirements from Harry Barnett.
    • Obtain blanks for Datron machining.
    • Discuss potential of new injection moulds as per HB's requirements.

Finance

  • Book travel for Trento for Joe and Sonia:
    • Arrive Sunday 28th September
    • Depart Thursday 2nd October
    • Stay NH Hotel Trento
  • Apply for no-cost extension to CLASP grant: 10 months to 31st Jan 2027.
  • Recharge excess costs from 559564 to 567928 and settle up travel.
  • Investigate innovation collaboration with Elekta and CI: follow up with Stewart Boogert.

Grant Opportunities

UCL Physics Intranet Funding Calls

UCL MAPS Faculty Research Funding and Support

UKRI Funding Finder

UCL Internally Managed Calls

Admin

  • Chase up IoP membership.
  • Apply for UCL Leadership Programme: deadline 8th September 2025.
  • Complete appraisal for Joe Bateman.

HEP Group

  • Update web pages with information for new users.
  • Add web design and editing pages to HEP group page.

Documents To Review

  • Stanford emails

Teaching

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