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Sam Astbury

Gemini and EPAC Target Support Leader

After joining the Target Fabrication Group from the University of York in 2013, Sam has been developing novel target technologies for HPL experiments such as cryogenic, tape-driven and liquid targetry systems.

Since 2020, he has been the Target Support leader for Gemini and EPAC whose responsibility spans the entire process – from proposal review, engaging with user groups throughout the planning process through to the characterisation and final delivery of targets.

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