FunFact!

Ruben actually hated science in school! he did physics but hated chemistry until he got older and started to realise that chemistry is everywhere and taught it to himself.

How did he get here?

Ruben started his career by completing a degree in physics at Queensland University of Technology before getting a job at Laser Dyne, a company that focuses on laser engineering. He then worked at Questacon Science Circus while he did further study in science communication. Within this job he did lots of science shows where he grew his passion for teaching science This is where his title of Australia’s surfing scientist first came into play Ruben is super busy, facilitating up to 120 science shows per year. Amazing effort!