Ian Mortimer joined Guinness Atkinson Asset Management in December 2006. He is co-manager of the Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund. Prior to joining Guinness Atkinson, Ian completed a Doctor of Philosophy in experimental physics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and graduated in 2006. He graduated from University College London, University of London, with a first class honors master's degree in physics in 2003. He holds an Investment Management Certificate and is a CFA charterholder.