Authors: Neel Gonugunta, Ikshika Pant, & Jake Weiner Mentor: Dr. Kay Song (DPhil, University of Oxford). Dr. Song is currently a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford with research specialization in Nuclear Physics. Abstract With the increasing costs of fuel extraction and growing energy demand of mankind, an alternative and high-density source of power is crucially needed. The variable nature of renewable energy sources

Authors: Arianna Matcuk, Aryan Wadhwani, & Michael Wen Mentor: Dr. Samuel Baker. Dr. Baker is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Oxford Centre of Excellence for Hybrid Thermal Propulsion Systems. Abstract In this work, recent progress in the development of materials for hypersonic aircraft is reviewed. Firstly, an introduction to the challenges of material design for hypersonic applications is presented, and the main mechanisms of material failure are discussed. This

Authors: Ava DeSanti, Josephine Grouette, Jordana Rosenberg, & Thelma Salinas Mentor: Fiona Hartley. Fiona is currently a doctoral student in the Department of Oncology at the University of Oxford. Abstract Gene therapy involves the manipulation of genetic material to rectify abnormal cellular processes, providing a selective and direct approach to targeting cancer cells. There are several types of gene therapy which aim to reduce cancer progression. Tumor suppressor gene th