Mia

Physics, Mathematics

Dr Mia Hughes holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Imperial College London and helps students understand the meaning behind every equation, building both their analytical skills and their confidence.

Mia holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Imperial College London, where she researched string theory. She also graduated from Imperial with First-Class Honours in a four-year integrated Masters in Physics, winning the Tyndall Prize for the best Masters thesis in Theoretical Physics.

Mia tutored throughout her studies before going on to tutor full-time, and has hundreds of hours of experience teaching Physics and Maths. Caring and enthusiastic, she aims to show students how fun, exciting and profound both subjects can be.

Mia teaches the meaning behind every equation, so that students know exactly why they are taking each step in a calculation. She helps them think logically and clearly about their subject, which supports them not only in tutorials but also in class and in their own reading.

Areas of Expertise

  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Building conceptual understanding and exam confidence

Positions Held

  • Full-time Private Tutor in Physics and Mathematics
  • Doctoral Researcher in String Theory – Imperial College London

Qualifications

  • PhD Theoretical Physics – Imperial College London
  • MSci Physics with Theoretical Physics (First Class) – Imperial College London
  • Tyndall Prize for best Masters thesis in Theoretical Physics