Researchers using the Centre
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Dr Massimo Antognozzi Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group We have developed a novel probe microscope that can measure sub-picoNewton forces. It is both a mechanical sensor capable of detecting the shear forces in a single layer of water molecules or the pull of a single bio-molecular motor and an incredibly accurate nano-manipulator. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8749 |
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Dr Michele Barbour Nanoscience is starting to have a profound impact in dentistry and dental materials. Current projects include antimicrobial nanoparticles for applications in implants and filling materials, nanostructured films for tooth surfaces and biophysical chemistry of tooth tissues. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 342 4184 |
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Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group I am interested in long, sugar-rich, chatty molecules (mucins) and their interaction with other molecules and cells. The arrangement of sugar groups at the surface of a gel modulate bacterial and immune cell binding to that surface. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 39 40014 |
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Dr Nicolas Brunner Theoretical Physics and Quantum Computation and Information group I am a theoretical physicist working in the field of quantum information. My main research interests are the foundations of quantum mechanics and their potential applications, in particular for information processing. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8755 |
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My research interests include: Nanophotonics; Photonic Crystal-based Photonic Integrated Circuits; Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) modelling of Photonic Crystal Devices; Plasmonics and Nanoantennas; Advanced FDTD Methods (Lumped Element, Hydrid); Nanofabrication using Focused Ion Beam etching; Solar Cells; LEDs; and Nanosensors Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 954 5176 |
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Dr Charl Faul Research efforts are focused on the synthesis of complex functional hierarchical materials based on ionic self-assembly, guanine biomotifs and oligo(aniline)s with tunable optoelectronic properties. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 954 6321 |
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Dr David Fermin My research falls into the two areas of Electrocatalysis and Semiconductor Photoelectrochemistry. Projects include: Metal nano-heterostructures in electrocatalysis; CO2 reduction by trapping it and transforming it into useful organic molecules; Diamond particle electrochemistry; QD synthesis and characterisation; and ZnO nanorods as photoelectrodes. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8981 |
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Dr Neil Fox E.ON's International Research Initiative is funding investigations into the use of lithiated-diamond nanoparticles as a novel material for solar energy capture - clean power for the future. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8729 |
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Dr Henkjan Gersen
Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group One of the key driving forces behind nanophotonics, besides our curiosity, is its great promise to act as the key methodology to access the molecular scale, free of electrical contacts. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8719 |
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Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group My primary research interest is in the physics of holographic optical tweezers and their applications in nanoscience. My group has developed techniques for computing the forces and torques on microscopic particles in optical traps. We use a range of approaches, including the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method, T-matrix methods and the discrete dipole approximation (DDA). Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8771 |
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Dr Ying-Lung Daniel Ho We are using the Nanoscribe ‘Photonic Professional’ to create 3D photonic crystals with defect microcavities for quantum information applications, including spin photon interfaces and single photon sources. We also plan to make chiral structures, metamaterials and nano-tools for holographic tweezer systems. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8935 |
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Prof Heinrich Hoerber - Professor of Nano-biophysics Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group Using a system called the Photonic Force Microscope, or PFM, which is based on the same principals as other optical laser traps, I investigate biological phenomena at the nanoscale, such as the progressive nature of single kinesin molecules or the the infiltration of nanoparticulate drug carriers into a cell. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8935 |
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Dr Isobel Houghton I study semiconductor quantum dots and micropillars to develop components for a deterministic quantum network and quantum information applications. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 39 40024 |
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Dr Pisu Jiang We work on integrated photonics, E-Beam writing design onto silicon wafers and SEM to see results. Sometimes we are frustrated by not getting what we intended, but occasionally excited by getting something unexpected. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 331 5457 |
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Research interests include Quantum optics, theory and experiment; Entanglement and non-locality; and Hilbert space geometry. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8145 |
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Prof Noah Linden - Professor of Theoretical Physics In the Mathematics department we are interested in all theoretical aspects of quantum information science including foundations, non-locality, entanglement, information theory, cryptography and computation. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 7780 |
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Dr Ian Lindsay - Research Fellow Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group We are developing and implementing the instrumentation and techniques necessary to acquire scanning near-field spectroscopic information in real time with fast-tuning lasers. Furthermore, a series of application studies of increasing complexity are planned focusing on the field of materials that exhibit nanoscale self-assembly. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8719 |
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Prof Stephen Mann - Professor of Inorganic Chemistry Centre for Organized Matter Chemistry The aim of our research is to investigate the chemistry of organized matter. In particular, we are interested in bio-inspired chemically-derived routes to complex inorganic materials. For this, we are attempting to integrate concepts and knowledge of how organisms fabricate biominerals such as bones, shells and teeth, within a biomimetic approach to the synthesis of organized inorganic-based materials with structural hierarchy and morphological complexity across a range of length scales Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 9935 |
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I am interested in quantum metrology, the manipulation of quantum information and quantum walks. My work is currently focused on applying integrated waveguide circuitry for developing quantum technologies and quantum physics experiments. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8145 |
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Dr Terry McMaster - Director of the Bristol Centre for Functional Nanomaterials DTC Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group My research interests are in the development and application of Scanning Probe Microscopy methods in the fields of polymer physics and in biomedical physics. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8820 |
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Dr Natasha Mhatre - Marie Curie Research Fellow I'm interested in the structure-function interplay in sensory systems. My current work examines insect auditory sensory systems. Their auditory organs have evolved to allow insects to extract relevant information from the noisy natural world. To do this, insects often use clever structural tricks rather than use their nervous systems. I'm interested in understanding the structural mechanisms that allow this signal analysis. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 331 7322 |
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Prof Mervyn Miles - Professor of Physics (Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award Holder) & Director of NSQI Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group My original interest in polymers led me to STM and AFM just as the technology was appearing. Since then I have pushed AFM of biological material further and faster, trying to make it capable of capturing the nanoscopic events that take place in our cells. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8707 |
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Prof Jeremy O'Brien - Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering In 2001 all-optical quantum computing became feasible with the discovery that scalable quantum computing is possible using only single photon sources, linear optical elements, and single photon detectors. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 331 5153 |
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Dr Ruth Oulton - EPSRC Accelerated Career Fellow I am using nanoscale semiconductors (quantum dots) as single quantum emitters, allowing manipulation of polarized photons and storage of spin for quantum information applications. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 39 40020 |
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Centre for Organised Matter Chemistry My research interests focus primarily on the design and construction of smart-hybrid nanosystems that exhibit multi-functional properties by combining different aspects of inorganic and biological building blocks through structural and morphological integration at the nanoscale. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 33 16797 |
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Prof. Hua-Xin Peng - Professor of Aerospace Materials Aerospace Materials Group and the Advanced Composites Centre for Innovation and Science (ACCIS) My research interests lie in the engineering of composite/multiphase materials by tailoring their structures at the nano-, micro- and meso-scales to meet specific engineering applications. This includes the exploration of the latest advances in nanotechnology, which opens a new horizon in the application of materials, such as polymeric nanocomposite coatings for carbon fibre composites. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 331 5310 |
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Dr Dave Phillips We are investigating the behaviour of optically trapped structures, fabricated using two photon polymerisation. Applications include low force surface microscopy and sub-picoNewton force measurement. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 33 17083 |
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Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group My research interests are focused on exceeding current limitations on the rate and sensitivity of scanning probe microscopy measurements: the fastest contact mode AFM in the world (over 1,200 frames per second); the development of Transverse Dynamic Force Microscopy (TDFM), a novel video-rate non-contact technique; as well as the creation of cantilever arrays for mass sensing, capable of femto-gram measurements. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 33 17083 |
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Prof Sandu Popescu - Professor of Physics Theoretical Physics and Quantum Computation and Information group My main research interest is in fundamental aspects of quantum physics; basically I am interested in getting a better understanding of the nature of quantum behaviour. The fact that so often one discovers seemingly paradoxical new quantum effects is a signature that a deep and intuitive understanding is still missing. A major focus of my research has been quantum non-locality. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8803 |
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Dr Sameer Rahatekar Advanced Composites Centre for Innovation and Science (ACCIS) My research interests include: Dispersion of Carbon Nanotubes using Bio-molecules; Rheology of Carbon Nanotube Dispersion; Cellulose and Silk Nano-composites; X-ray Diffraction of Polyamide/Carbon nanotube Fibers; Mesoscale Modelling of Percolation in Nanofiber Dispersion; Reversible association of oligomers via H-Bonding; and Process Simulation of Injection Pultrusion Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 331 5330 |
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Prof John Rarity - Professor of Optical Communication Systems My research interests include: Quantum Key distribution; Optical Quantum Gate Design; Single Photon sources; Single Photon detectors; Single Photon Optical technologies; Quantum Optics in Wavelength Scale Structures; and Advanced Optical Communications. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 954 5646 |
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Prof Daniel Robert - Professor of Bionanoscience My research concentrates on the comparative study of the behavioural biology, biomechanics and evolution of auditory systems. Audition is investigated with regard to the diversity of sensory ecological contexts in which it evolved. This research contributes to the understanding of evolutionary sensory adaptation and instructs us on the 'how and why' constraints that operate on the design of sensory systems. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 7484 |
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Dr Margaret Saunders - Visiting Fellow The Bristol Initiative for Research of Child Health (BIRCH) As part of the EU-funded NanoTEST project, we investigate placental transport and toxicity of medically-relevant nanoparticles, to determine whether potential foetal risks arise from maternal exposure. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 342 5685 |
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Prof Walther Schwarzacher - Professor of Physics We work on protein adsorption and crystallization, metal electrodeposition, spin-transport through single molecules and self-assembled monolayers and nanomagnetism. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8709 |
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Bristol Centre for Functional Nanomaterials (BCFN) and Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group My research looks at the behaviour of biological materials as they move. I design and build simple microfluidic devices to study flow on small scales. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 39 40015 |
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I am interested on Natural polymers and Nanocomposites based scaffolds design for stem cell differentiation. I am also working on developing fibres and 2D/ 3D scaffolds from these natural polymers and nanocomposites and observe the attachment and proliferation of stem cells on them and finally deriving them to chondrogenic differentiation. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 331 2023 |
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Intracellular Ion-Channel Function Group The release of Ca2+ from intracellular stores is of fundamental importance in cell biology, initiating and regulating a wide variety of cellular functions including muscle contraction, fertilisation, cell division and neurotransmitter release. The focus of our laboratory is the study of intracellularly located ion-channels, particularly those that are involved in the control and regulation of Ca2+-release from intracellular stores in cardiac muscle. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 331 1450 |
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Dr Mark Thompson Centre for Quantum Photonics and Photonics Research Group My research interests include: Photonic Devices; Photonic Integration; and Experimental Quantum Optics. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8718 |
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Dr Johanna Tragardh Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group My research field is nano-optics. Currently, I'm constructing an instrument that will allow us to measure the spectral phase and amplitude of a light pulse propagating through a photonic structure, with a resolution better than the diffraction limit. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8937 |
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Dr Natasa Vasiljevic - GWR Research Fellow We exploit the fundamental knowledge of surface structure and reactivity to design new materials vital for future industrial and renewable energy applications. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 331 7739 |
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Dr Elisa Venturi Intracellular Ion-Channel Function Group Using single-channel approaches, our group is interested in studying the biophysical properties of novel intracellular ion-channels that are present on Ca2+-stores in cardiac and skeletal muscle. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 33 12317 |
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Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group My research is based on the design and microfabrication of novel cantilever sensors. In collaboration with other members of the Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group, these sensors have found application in lateral molecular-force microscopy, transverse dynamic force microscopy and mass sensing for medical diagnostics. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 33 17787 |
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Prof Andreas Winter - Professor of Physics of Information My interests include: Quantum information theory; quantum computation; discrete mathematics; Human language; history; art... Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 92 87968 |
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Prof Siyuan Yu - Professor of Photonic Information Systems My research interests include: Photonic devices and their integration; and Agile optical network technology, including optical switches, wavelength converters and fast tunable laser sources Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 954 5295 |
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Dr Pei Zhang My research interests are focused on the development of photonic quantum technologies, including quantum information processing, quantum communication and quantum metrology. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8145 |
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Dr Xiao-Qi Zhou My research interests are mainly focused on studying quantum information applications, such as quantum algorithms, quantum simulations and quantum metrology by using linear optical approach. Tel. No.: +44 (0)117 928 8145 |
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