CSC Young Professionals Spotlight - Temidayo Abiola Oloye

Name: Temidayo Abiola Oloye

Position: CSC Young Professionals Committee Member

What do you do for the IEEE Council of Superconductivity (CSC) YP committee?

I have been involved with CSC YP helping with organizing a few of the programs, like the Superconductivity Talks, and the Virtual Networking event. I have also volunteered to table at past ASC conferences. I believe the CSC YP committee's dedication to having these programs will help us open avenues to the up and coming professionals, and help us keep the community vibrant. 

Which aspect of the IEEE CSC do you find most beneficial to your career?

I have loved the opportunity to build connections and network with people at a similar stage of my career. Aside from networking with my peers, there has also been opportunities to interact with senior members of IEEE and see the possibilities of what my career in Superconductivity can look like. 

What do you currently work on regarding Superconductivity?

I work as a magnet design engineer at GE Healthcare, where we build MRI machines using low temperature superconductors.

What ignited your interest in the field of superconductivity and your current area of focus?

I always say that I fell into Superconductivity, by way of Microscopy. I did my PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, and my research was focused on the material characterisation of Bi-2212, which is a high temperature superconducting material. During my undergraduate years, I had taken a materials Science class that focused on semiconductors, and at that point that was what I wanted to work on for the rest of my life. Until I found out about superconductors. Superconductors are cool ( pun intended), and it's a mind blowing field that I'm glad I stumbled into. 

In your opinion, what role can YP play in making a significant impact on advancing the field of superconductivity?

I believe it is up to us (YP) to be a bridge for the next generation of scientists, to help them foster an interest in Superconductivity, while also learning from the senior members in the field, so that we can pass along the knowledge to the next generation.