Aaronpal Dhanda
This is the blog of University of Warwick graduate Aaronpal Dhanda, who has worked within the fields of data and data analytics for over two decades. This blog will explore various aspects of Aaronpal’s professional life and personal interests, covering a range of topics including the University of Warwick’s ATLAS group, Sikh Union Coventry and the most expensive Lego sets currently available.
ATLAS
SIKH UNION
HOBBIES
ATLAS Experiment and Particle Physics
ATLAS is a collaboration of 183 institutes from around the world, and the ATLAS experiment is one of the general all-purpose detectors that is installed at the LHC (Large Hadron Collider). The LHC is located on the Swiss-French border and is the highest energy particle collider constructed to date. The University of Warwick’s ATLAS group has been a member of this collaboration since February 2012. ATLAS was involved in the search for the Higgs Boson, and much excitement was generated in 2012 following the observation of a new particle. Now, one of the group’s main tasks is to measure the properties of this particle.
Sikh Youth Leadership
Aaron Dhanda was a former youth Sikh leader for Sikh Union Coventry. This organisation seeks to develop and provide educational and recreational resources for Sikh youth and to organise events and facilities that cater to Sikh cultural, social and sports needs. The union also aims to develop partnerships with other communities, strengthen and promote the spiritual, moral and cultural values of the Sikh community, and provide a platform and opportunities for Sikh youth to integrate.
Sikh Union Coventry was awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in June 2016. This award represents the highest honour awarded to volunteer groups throughout the UK and recognises outstanding work in communities. The award was created in 2002 in celebration of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, and the winners are announced annually on 2nd June.
Aarons Rare Lego Collection
Aaronpal is a keen Lego builder and collector and owns several very rare sets. Some of the most expensive Lego sets in the world sell for hundreds of dollars. For example, the 75192 Millennium Falcon and the 75313 AT-AT both currently sell for £734.99. And while Star Wars sets may dominate the top-10 list of costliest Lego sets, the 10294 Titanic set is priced at £589.99 and the 42146 Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000 set costs £579.99.