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 ''
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'' 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.
Meerman is currently working on research into the science of weight loss, particularly what happens to fat when people lose weight.
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Early life
Ruben Meerman was born in Vlissingen
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, Australia in 1980, eight days before he turned nine.
Education
As a child in Australia Ruben attended Thabeban State School and later on Kepnock State High School.Queensland University of Technology
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Work
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.[ruben Meerman - Halogen](_blank)
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References
External links
Ruben Meerman Official website
Ruben Meerman 'The Surfing Scientist' on the ABC website
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1971 births
Living people
Australian scientists
Australian television personalities
Dutch emigrants to Australia
People from Vlissingen