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Ruben Meerman

Ruben Meerman, most commonly known as The Surfing Scientist, is an Australian scientist, educator, author, and public speaker. He has appeared on Australian television shows to educate the public on science topics. Meerman often performs science demonstrations for school children, and appeared frequently on ABC's children's television show Rollercoaster until it ended in 2010. He often uses liquid nitrogen in his demonstrations. Meerman is a proud supporter of free education for all in the areas of literacy, math skills, and science skills. He was educated on the free Australian public education himself.[1] Meerman is currently working on research into the science of weight loss, particularly what happens to fat when people lose weight.[3]

Ruben Meerman
Born
Ruben Meerman

1971 (age 51–52)
Other namesThe Surfing Scientist
CitizenshipDutch, Australian
EducationKepnock State High School,
Occupation(s)Physicist, Scientist, Presenter[2]
WebsiteRuben Meerman - Official Website
Surfing Scientist on ABC

Early life edit

Ruben Meerman was born in Vlissingen, Netherlands in 1971 and moved to Bundaberg Queensland, Australia in 1980, eight days before he turned nine.[1]

Education edit

As a child in Australia Ruben attended Thabeban State School and later on Kepnock State High School.[1] He studied a bachelor of physics in Queensland University of Technology[4]

Work edit

Ruben Meerman is best known for his work as The Surfing Scientist in encouraging school children to be excited about science as well as numeracy and literacy. He began his career working at Laserdyne Technologies at the Gold Coast as a physicist by making thin film optical coatings for lasers for use in medical, industrial and military applications.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Ruben Meerman
  2. ^ Science of Weight Loss with Ruben Meerman – The Surfing Scientist
  3. ^ Study: When you lose weight, where does the fat go? - UNSW
  4. ^ Surfing Scientist - Ruben Meerman Bio
  5. ^ ruben Meerman - Halogen

External links edit

  • Ruben Meerman Official website
  • The Surfing Scientist
  • Ruben Meerman 'The Surfing Scientist' on the ABC website

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