Research Interests
Open to PhD applications in the field of
- Ferroelectric and multiferroic domains and domain walls
Current Research Opportunities
- Microstructure and mechanical properties of an advanced metal matrix composite with ultrafine particle reinforcement for manufacturing aerospace components
- Babbitt/aluminium composite material with enhanced tribological and mechanical characteristics
- Electroless high entropy alloy coatings for energy storage applications
- Improving the shrinkage behaviour and efflorescence formation of low carbon geopolymer concrete
Public outreach & key achievements
- Research Prize (International Award of Ferroelectric Materials and their Applications) from Japan; Member of Royal Irish Academy
Research students
PhD Title | Measuring the Hall Effect in Conducting Domain Walls |
Name | Michael Campbell |
Country | Northern Ireland |
Year of Study | 2014 - 2018 |
PhD Title | Towards 1D p-n Junctions in Domain Walls |
Name | Patrick Turner |
Country | England |
Year of Study | 2015 - 2019 |
PhD Title | Controlled Writing of Domain Walls and Characterisation of their Properties |
Name | Jimmy McConville |
Country | England |
Year of Study | 2015 - 2020 |
Alumni: Where are they now
Name | Deirdre O’Neill |
Year of Study | Graduated 2000 |
Current Position | Seagate Technology |
Name | Gustau Catalan |
Year of Study | Graduated 2000 |
Current Position | Initially a research assistant in Cambridge University, now a full Professor in Barcelona |
Name | Michael Corbett |
Year of Study | Graduated 2001 |
Current Position | Qinetiq |