From curiosity to contribution
One theme that runs through April’s work is the idea that difficult problems often become clearer when viewed from a different angle.
“I’d love to explore more duality relations during my PhD. Often, a hard problem is just a reflected, or ‘dual’, version of something easier. Understanding that mirror image can be equivalent to understanding the problem itself.”
Although much of her research is theoretical, April is motivated by the possibility of real-world impact.
“A lot of what I do feeds into climate models. I’d love to see my work one day influence real legislation. I’m still naive enough to think someone in power will care eventually.”
Looking ahead, April hopes to remain firmly rooted in academia.
“Teaching and research are the two things I love most. A professorship would be my dream job.”
Opening doors through NextGen
As a G-Research Scholar, April values both the academic freedom and the wider opportunities the programme brings.
“Being part of this community has allowed me to focus deeply on my research while staying connected to a much broader network of ideas and people.”
