So Daniel, what do you do?
I started my PhD in October 96 and I am due to finish in September 99. I investigate how the Sun's magnetic field creates and shapes the Solar atmosphere. It is a bit like seeing what patterns iron filings make when scattered over a piece of paper with a magnet underneath. Except in my case, the lines of iron filings were actually lines drawn on a computer using mathematical models.

What do you do in your spare time?
One of my main hobbies is football! I'm a big supporter of Coventry City (well somebody has to be), though I play a lot as well. I also play badminton for the University of St Andrews badminton team and I am currently the vice-captain of the club. I also like to go to the cinema.

Any embarrassing moments?
While at a conference in Greece, I was encouraged to try my hand at Greek Dancing. Later I was awarded a certificate proclaiming me the 'Best Non-Greek Dance Performer' as a joke.