Research Interests
Open to PhD applications in the field of
- The interface between fundamental atomic physics and astrophysics.
- Candidates should be also interested in taking first principle fundamental research through to application.
- High performance computing is a significant component of the work.
Public outreach & key achievements
- We are part of the ADAS consortium and the international Iron Project working toward updated stellar opacities.
- We also hold workshops at Queen's both in fundamental atomic physics and spectroscopy in astrophysics.
Research students
| PhD Title | Fe II emission as a chronometer for high red-shift quasars |
| Name | Ryan Smyth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year of Study | 2016 - 2019 |
| PhD Title | Application of Fe spectra within CLOUDY |
| Name | Andrew Conroy |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Year of Study | 2017-2020 |
Alumni: Where are they now
| PhD Title | A Detailed study of astrophysical elements for important astrophysical elements |
| Name | Dr Niall Tyndall |
| Year of Study | 2012 - 2015 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Current Position | Cyber-security Industry |
| PhD Title | Heavy Species R-matrix Calculations in support of Fusion Diagnostics |
| Name | Dr Michael Turkington |
| Year of Study | 2003-2006 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Current Position | Lecturing at Stranmillis College |