Physics Department News
Two European Research Council funding grants secured
Congratulations to Dr Rebecca Milot and Dr Matt Kenzie who have both secured European Research Council Starting Grants, following the first call for proposals under the EU's new R&I programme, Horizon Europe.
Dr Rebecca Milot has been awarded 鈧�2,473,363 to investigate one of the most promising new materials for solar energy conversion, metal halide perovskites.
Dr Matt Kenzie's award of 鈧�1,490,202 will aim to enhance our understanding of the physics underpinning the matter-antimatter asymmetry of the universe, which is fundamental in explaining how our universe arrived at its present state.
拢3.5 million donation for aspiring astronomers to reach for the stars
World-leading research by Astronomy and Astrophysics leads to an incredible 拢3.5 million philanthropic gift to support PhD scholarships, early career researchers and deeper research into unexplored areas.
Professorial Promotions
Congratulations to the following Physics staff on their promotion to Professor:
- Emma MacPherson
- Martin Lees
The promotions are in effect from 1 August 2021.
PhD Thesis Prize 2021
Many congratulations to Drs Elena Cukanovaite, James Gott and Samuele Ferracin, for their success in the 2021 PhD Thesis Prize competition. Elena won the Winton Prize for Astrophysics, James was awarded the Springer Thesis Prize, while Samuele is the recipient of the Faculty of Science and Department of Physics Thesis prize. Read on for more details about the prizes and their research.