Thea was born in Lowestoft. She has a BA in Physics from the University of Oxford and a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Manchester. 

She has held Professorships in universities in the UK and the US, over a 25 year career in teaching, lecturing and scientific research.

For more information, Thea's academic CV can be found below.

Thea's other pursuits include music, writing and fashion design. She lives in rural Scotland with her family. 

Thea has worked in higher education management for over a decade. She has served as a Research Centre Director, a Dean and a University Vice-Principal. 

She now directs SOLARAVUS full-time, and is committed to inspiring people and revealing truth through education, research and public speaking.