From the website
Chris holds a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, a master's in Engineering Applications of Lasers, and a PhD in Laser Forming of Fibre Metal Laminates, all from the University of Liverpool. He is currently investigating recent advancements in technology and its possible application in reducing the impact of aviation on the environment. Of particular interest is the application of novel materials and manufacturing processes to aerospace situations.
He may know dick all about air traffic, but boy does he know lasers.
Who doesn't love lasers.
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Whys pprune replacing the a in lasers with an @?