Research
Physics Research
As an experimental condensed matter physicist, I spent a lot of time studying how various materials work (usually III-V semiconductors) and finding ways to utilise the quantum mechanical phenomena we observe in these materials and structures to make exciting new technology. I’m currently a postgraduate researcher in the photonics & quantum sciences group at the University of Surrey’s physics department and the Advanced Technology Institute.
More details about my research activities can be seen on the pages linked below:
Projects
Posters
Research Interests:
Semiconductor Spintronics, Quantum Hall Effect, Quantum Point Contacts, Ballistic transport in III-V semiconductors, Majorana Bound States, Proximity-induced Superconductivity, Solotronics, Focused Ion Beam Lithography, Rapid Prototyping of Nanodevices, Maskless Lithography, Nanophotonics, Quantum Metrology, Quantum Information & Computing, Topological Quantum Computing, Semiconductor device physics, III-V Semiconductor Quantum Wells, Magnetotransport in Semiconductors
Main current research questions:
Can we utilise the spin-orbit interaction in InSb and related III-V semiconductors to create spin-polarized currents?
Can we make a truly 100% spin-polarized current that can be propagated within materials in a useful way?
In what ways can we use spin-polarized currents for quantum metrology and other technology applications?
What is the optimum quantum point contact geometry for spin polarization?
Can direct-write fabrication methods help advance R&D of semiconductor devices?
Are hybrid semiconductor-superconductor devices suitable candidates for next-generation qubits?
Have we actually observed Majorana fermions or do we just think we have?
How can we physically create topological qubits in solid-state materials?
