strategy • innovation • creativity • climate change 👉 Website: flaviu.xyz 👉 Newsletter: notes.flaviu.xyz I am driven by joy, curiosity and a desire to understand the world and then use that understanding to improve it. I am a scientist trained in physics. My PhD thesis looked at how we design better molecules using computers. I work as a research strategist at IBM Research Europe. I design new materials for carbon capture using artificial intelligence and automated experiments. I co-founded Global Shapers Manchester in 2020. We build projects that help local communities. I work on creative projects such as a spoken word poem about climate change and the Poolside Polymaths Podcast. Dance is a core part of my life. I have been active on the UK tango scene for over 10 years. Some other things I’ve done: • Helped discover new antibiotics • Led a team to improve drug discovery with AI • Collaborated with a glass blower to sculpt my PhD. • Used AI to help a composer make music • Wrote a book chapter how dance and physics connect. • Spoke at the Royal College of Art on Beyond Tech: Questions to guide the future of design. • Co-designed an innovative summer school. Like - our ice breaker was tasting with the fourth best chocolatiers in the world ✌️☀️