Congratulations to this year's prizewinners!

 

This year's prizes (2024)
Prize Reason given - Past prizes Winner
Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize (£250) For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc Yiwen YANG
Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics (£250) For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work. Theodoros ANGELIDES 
Martin Richardson PhD Fund (£4K)

Awarded to one full time postgraduate student demonstrating exceptional academic merit and/or potential undertaking a PhD within the Department of Physics.. The recipient will receive up an additional stipend for the duration of their PhD study.

Matt HUTT
Winton Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics (£500) For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics using computational methods. James PRIDEAUX-GHEE
Anne Thorne Thesis Prize (£200) A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques. Christopher BROWN
Alasdair Campbell  PhD Thesis Prize for Excellence (£200 Experimental PhD thesis that demonstrates excellence, originality and scientific insight. Matthew WARD
Solid State Thesis Prize (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of solid state physics. Peru D'ORNELLAS
AWE PhD Prize per excellence - Prize for innovation in computation or experimental physics on graduation (£500) Best PhD in the field of High Energy Density, shock regimes and plasma Physics. AWE will provide the department with an annual sum. Jergus STRUCKA
Johnson Matthey PhD Prize (500) Prize for the best PhD thesis in the Doctoral Training Centre in Theory and Simulation of Materials Michele VALSECCHI - Materials Department
Johnson Matthey PhD Prize (500) Prize for the best PhD thesis in the Doctoral Training Centre in Theory and Simulation of Materials Kang WANG - Materials Department
MSc in Physics (£200) Outstanding performance in the MSc in Physics Yunfan XU 
Industry Club Thesis Prize (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of applied physics. Alistar SMITH
Soft Electronic Materials MRes Prize (£250) Annual award to recognise outstanding performance in research on the soft electronic materials MRes course Xinran LI
Soft Electronic Materials MRes Prize (£250) Annual award to recognise outstanding performance on the soft electronic materials core MRes course Zanyao NIU
Bayforest Technologies Limited Prize for Best Project - First Prize (£500) Best Performing Student in the field of Machine Learning Jiapeng GAO
Bayforest Technologies Limited Prize for Best Project - Runner Up Prize (£250) Best Performing Student in the field of Machine Learning Zeling XIONG
Prize winners

 

 

Postgraduate prizes - past winners

2023

You can view the 2023 winners for each prize listed below.

This year's prizes (2023)
Prize Reason given - Past prizes Winner
Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize (£250) For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc Yusheng JIAO
Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics (£250) For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work. Shu YANG 
Martin Richardson PhD Fund (£4K)

Awarded to one full time postgraduate student demonstrating exceptional academic merit and/or potential undertaking a PhD within the Department of Physics.. The recipient will receive up an additional stipend for the duration of their PhD study.

Max HUTT
Winton Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics (£500) For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics using computational methods. James ROGERS 
Anne Thorne Thesis Prize (£200) A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques. Laura WARWICK 
Alasdair Campbell  PhD Thesis Prize for Excellence (£200 Experimental PhD thesis that demonstrates excellence, originality and scientific insight. Samuel HILLMAN 
Solid State Thesis Prize (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of solid state physics. Freya JOHNSON 
AWE PhD Prize per excellence - Prize for innovation in computation or experimental physics on graduation (£500) Best PhD in the field of High Energy Density, shock regimes and plasma Physics. AWE will provide the department with an annual sum. Savva THEOCHAROUS 
Johnson Matthey PhD Prize (500) Prize for the best PhD thesis in the Doctoral Training Centre in Theory and Simulation of Materials Zachary GOODWIN - Materials Department
Johnson Matthey PhD Prize (500) Prize for the best PhD thesis in the Doctoral Training Centre in Theory and Simulation of Materials Dimitrios BIKOS - Mechanical Engineering Department
Promotion of MSc in Physics (£200) Outstanding performance in the MSc in Physics Lorenzo MANSI 
Industry Club Thesis Prize (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of applied physics. Brian TAM 
Soft Electronic Materials MRes Prize (£250) Annual award to recognise outstanding performance in research on the soft electronic materials MRes course Beier HU
Soft Electronic Materials MRes Prize (£250) Annual award to recognise outstanding performance on the soft electronic materials core MRes course Manan MEHTA
Bayforest Technologies Limited Prize for Best Project - First Prize (£500) Best Performing Student in the field of Machine Learning Raymond ISICHEI
Bayforest Technologies Limited Prize for Best Project - Runner Up Prize (£250) Best Performing Student in the field of Machine Learning Peter FABIAN
Prize winners

 

 

2022

(2022)

Prize Reason given - Past prizes Winner
Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize (£250) For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc Bruno Alexandre 
Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics (£250) For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work. Liaoliao Wei 
Winton Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics (£250) For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics using computational methods. Jonathan Langford 
Winton Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics (£250) For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics using computational methods. Vilius Cepaitis
Anne Thorne Thesis Prize (£200) A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques. Daniel Glass 
Alasdair Campbell  PhD Thesis Prize for Excellence (£200 Experimental PhD thesis that demonstrates excellence, originality and scientific insight. Matyas Daboczi 
Solid State Thesis Prize (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of solid state physics. Joel Luke 
AWE PhD Prize per excellence - Prize for innovation in computation or experimental physics on graduation (£250) Best PhD in the field of High Energy Density, shock regimes and plasma Physics. AWE will provide the department with an annual sum. Daniel Russell 
AWE PhD Prize per excellence - Prize for innovation in computation or experimental physics on graduation (£250) Best PhD in the field of High Energy Density, shock regimes and plasma Physics. AWE will provide the department with an annual sum. Kyle McLean
Johnson Matthey PhD Prize (1,000) Prize for the best PhD thesis in the Doctoral Training Centre in Theory and Simulation of Materials Emanuele Galiffi
Promotion of MSc in Physics (£200) Outstanding performance in the MSc in Physics Evan Cryer-Jenkins 
4Cs Competition Heats (£50) 4Cs Competition Heats (Graduate School) Internal Emanuele Panella 
4Cs Competition Heats (£50) 4Cs Competition Heats (Graduate School) Internal Arthur Manners 
Prize winners

 

Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium 06/07/2022 Talk Prizes (£200 each) and Runner up prizes (£25)
Winner Group Judge Chair Citation
Guanchen Peng CQD CDT Mary Matthews and Ben Sauer Leo Rowe-Brown

Well done!

Stefano Merlini PLAS Jonathan Pritchard and Lorenzo Mateini Sophia Zomerdijk-Russell

We were very impressed with the quality and engagement of Stefano’s talk. From the start, this was a talk that engaged with the audience and clearly explained not only the topic, but why they should care. The centre piece of a movie showing the shock caused by material ablating from two targets provided a compelling visual hook. He demonstrated a clear understanding of the topic and the scope of his work. This was a talk that wasn’t afraid to be ambitious in the material covered, but took the time to make it accessible to the audience. A fact shown most clearly by the many questions and obvious interest from the audience at the end of the talk. 

Matthew Ward PE CDT William Brnadford and Jack Gartside Jack Coker

The general standard was extremely high, with eight excellent projects and very high calibre presentations. It was very difficult to pick a winner but we have gone for Matthew Ward’s talk on Highly Selective High Speed Photodiodes. This really stood out in terms of quality of communication of the big picture motivation, clear explanation of technical concepts and excellent experimental results. He drew a clear link between the physics and the technological benefits, and answered questions very confidently.

Simon Williams HEPP Zulfikar Najmudin and Julia Sedgbeer Simon Williams

Well done!

Jacob Lee - Runner up prize QOLS Mary Matthews and Ben Sauer Leo Rowe-Brown  

Well done!

James Prideaux-Ghee - Runner up prize ASTR Jonathan Pritchard and Lorenzo Mateini Sophia Zomerdijk-Russell

Well done!

Holly Holder - Runner up prize EXSS William Brnadford and Jack Gartside Jack Coker

Holly delivered her impressive experimental results in a clear, easy to follow manner with slick presentation & clear analysis. The significance of the work was well situated within the research field & also within broader social & industrial terms. It was exciting to see the progress made during Holly's PhD & clear future research directions were given.

Milan Rakic - Runner up prize CMTH William Brnadford and Jack Gartside Jack Coker

Milan gave a very insightful talk about Supersolids and Sound Waves. He explained difficult theoretical concepts in the development of new modelling methods clearly and conveyed the significance of the work well.  

Titus-Stefan Dascalu - Runner up prize HEPP Zulfikar Najmudin and Julia Sedgbeer Simon Williams  
Prize winners

 

Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium 06/07/2022 Poster Prizes (£200 each) and Runner up prizes (£100)
Winner Group Judge Citation
Wai Kit Ng EXSS Yasmin Andrews; Helder Crespo, Michael Fox, John Hassard and Vijay Tymms

We were extremely impressed with the poster presentations at this year's symposium covering a broad range of topics reflecting the research interests across the department. The quality of the posters was excellent, and the presenters did a terrific job in explaining their work on the day. It was very difficult to select a winner, but overall we felt that George Horner's work on cloud properties, and Abdul-Haseeb Munj's impressive presentation on photonics were a worthy tie for second place, while Wai Kit Ng's striking poster and deft explanations of his work on control of complex laser systems using artificial neural networks merited the first prize. Well done to all! 

George Horner - Runner up prize SPAT Yasmin Andrews; Helder Crespo, Michael Fox, John Hassard and Vijay Tymms

 

We were extremely impressed with the poster presentations at this year's symposium covering a broad range of topics reflecting the research interests across the department. The quality of the posters was excellent, and the presenters did a terrific job in explaining their work on the day. It was very difficult to select a winner, but overall we felt that George Horner's work on cloud properties, and Abdul-Haseeb Munj's impressive presentation on photonics were a worthy tie for second place, while Wai Kit Ng's striking poster and deft explanations of his work on control of complex laser systems using artificial neural networks merited the first prize. Well done to all! 

Abdul-Haseeb Munj - Runner up prize PHOT Yasmin Andrews; Helder Crespo, Michael Fox, John Hassard and Vijay Tymms

We were extremely impressed with the poster presentations at this year's symposium covering a broad range of topics reflecting the research interests across the department. The quality of the posters was excellent, and the presenters did a terrific job in explaining their work on the day. It was very difficult to select a winner, but overall we felt that George Horner's work on cloud properties, and Abdul-Haseeb Munj's impressive presentation on photonics were a worthy tie for second place, while Wai Kit Ng's striking poster and deft explanations of his work on control of complex laser systems using artificial neural networks merited the first prize. Well done to all! 

Prize winners

2021

Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize 2020 Graduation (£125) For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc WILKINSON Alexander  
Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics (£125) For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work. KOWALCZYK Katarzyna(Kasia)  
Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics (£125) For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work. LIU Qin  
Winton Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics (£500) For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics using computational methods. RENZINI Arianna  
Anne Thorne Thesis Prize (£200) A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques. MARANGOU Nellie  
Blackett Laboratory Industry Club Thesis Prize (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of applied physics. PAIGE Alexander  
Solid State Thesis Prize (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of solid state physics. SZUMSKA Anna  
The Technology Partnership (TTS) Prize (£500) Student to show outstanding Entrepreneurship within their PhD. Prize open to students studying Physics. AZZOUZI Mohammed  
AWE PhD Prize per excellence - Prize for innovation in computation or experimental physics on graduation (£500) Best PhD in the field of High Energy Density, shock regimes and plasma Physics. AWE will provide the department with an annual sum. CRILLY Aidan  
Promotion of MSc in Physics for 5 years from 2014 (£200) Outstanding performance in the MSc in Physics LECLERC Lucas  
4Cs Competition Heats (£50) 4Cs Competition Heats Internal PANELLA Emanuele  
4Cs Competition Heats (£50) 4Cs Competition Heats Internal MANNERS Arthur  

 Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium 08/07/2021 Talk Prizes (£150 each

 - or half if a joint prize)

WinnerGroupJudgeChairCitation
Peter Stephenson SPAT Edward Gryspeerdt Thomas Woolley & Marie Shaylor  

Peter's presentation gave an excellent explanation of the cold-electron problem when looking at data from the Rosetta mission. His talk was easily accessible to a non-expert but also included technical details and simulation results, demonstrating how his work provided a potential solution to this issue and illustrating where his research could proceed in the future. The confident delivery and answers to questions further demonstrated his knowledge of the subject. His talk was also supported by clear and well-designed slides. Well done!

Vicente Valenzuela Villaseca PLAS Mark Neil Tim Marley

Today’s morning session 2 had a wide range of high quality talks from PHOT and PLAS.  However the one that stood out was that given by Vicente Valenzuela Villaseca on his experimental work on the physics of plasma effects in the sort of accretion disks usually found in high energy astrophysics.  His enthusiasm came through as he presented and explained clearly a set of results from what is a challenging experiment on black-holes that he has been working on in the basement of Blackett!

David Monk HEPP John Hassard Simon Williams

This student has taken on a huge technological challenge with real insight, verve and an impressive boldness. To put it in context- his work will facilitate a single experiment handling data equivalent to the entire metropolitan area of London. All the students I had the pleasure of judging were very strong. Most of them were in contention for winning this.  Choosing between them is difficult. But I feel David Monk spoke with real clarity, he addressed the physics problems he would contribute to solving, explaining why the vast data volumes were necessary and how he was going to take the necessary steps. His slide deck was a model of clarity. His presentation was understated, but had a real intensity.  I'd like to acknowledge at least three of the others, but feel I should mention the very impressive Simon Williams by name as well. What strikes me is how remarkably strong all our students are.

Tahiyat Huq EXSS Ji-Seon Kim Jonathan Lightley

Talk on characterising the nonlinear response of solid-state nanomaterials. Excellent presentation with clear aim, results and further plans of the project. The contents were well explained with simple terms, which can be easily followed by nonexperts in this research area.  Very good answers to the questions demonstrating good understanding of fundamentals related to the project.

Katherine Stewart PE CDT Ji-Seon Kim Jonathan Lightley  

Talk on understanding electrochemical doping in a π-conjugated polymer/solid-state ionic liquid complex as a highly sensitive and selective VOC sensor. Exciting areas of research using new composite materials (electronic and ionic) for sensing application. Well organised and well presented talk with clear aim, results and future plan. Not only application but also fundamental understanding of sensing process are well explained. Good answers to the questions.

Andreas Svela QSE Alan Heavens Jan Geberbauer

In an excellent session of high-quality talks, this one stood out as a beautifully illustrated and well-delivered talk, giving plenty of context as well as explaining the science and the challenges of scattering in these systems, and showing impressive scientific results.

Lena Lenz ASTR Kim Christensen Peru D’Ornellas & Milan Rakic

Lena explained how she and her team developed an automated method to identify high-redshift quasars in photometric surveys in the presence of a large number of contaminants and false positive. This technique is going to be used on new upcoming data-sets from e.g. Euclid, enabling them to find the first quasars at red-shift z>8. Lena had clearly considered that she was presenting to a general audience. With simple slides, she guided the audience through the questions of why this research is important, how it was conducted and its implications. Lena also excelled in the question and answer sessions with clear succinct answers to all queries in an extremely engaging way. Well done!

Tom Hodson CMTH Kim Christensen Peru D’Ornellas & Milan Rakic

The Kitaev Honeycomb model is one of the best known exactly solvable models in condensed matter theory. The Kitaev model is an interesting toy model that shows the emergence of an unusual two-spin interaction in two dimensions. Tom had made great effort to present simple slides conveying the main points without going into (irrelevant) technical details. Therefore, the talk served as an excellent introduction for non-experts to what a theoretical physicist does and why. Tom mastered the language in the delivery to produce an engaging and informative presentation that left the audience enthused about the Kitaev model. Well done!

Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium 08/07/2021 Poster Prizes (£75 each - or half if a joint prize)

WinnerGroupJudgeChairCitation
Matthew Ward PE CDT Riccardo Sapienza George Greaves

Joint winner for the clarity and confidence in the presentation, especially in the mechanism for CP selection, and very interests results in understanding chiral absorption. Albeit crowded with too much text I found the graphical style very good.

Zamzam Al-Khalili EXSS Riccardo Sapienza George Greaves

Joint winner for the outstanding graphical presentation, clear and very well presented, with energy and confidence. The message was very well delivered.

Caleb Rich CQD CDT Arttu Rajantie George Greaves 

This excellent poster describes cutting-edge experimental research in quantum optics, focusing on understanding and controlling collisions between ultracold molecules and atoms in a magnetic trap. The poster is visually pleasing and has a well-structured overall appearance. The well-chosen and clear figures communicate the key points at first glance. They are backed up by the well-written text which strikes the right balance between conciseness and detail. The background for the research is explained in a clear and accessible way, and at the end of poster, the findings are summarised succinctly in that context.

Milan Rakic CMTH Daniel Mortlock George Greaves 

Milan Rakic’s poster describing his investigations of elastic responses in super-solidity described a fascinating problem in condensed matter physics regarding the possibility of "super-solids”.  The poster was very clear, and used a good combination of text, mathematics and graphics to convey both the problems and the progress towards solving them.  Milan gave very clear descriptions of both the fundamentals of this topic (something not familiar to me) and the methods he’s been using to solve these.  The results so far seem both promising and puzzling, with plenty more room for exploration of a truly exciting possible form of matter.

Ronan Laker  SPAT Stuart Mangles Bilgesu Aydin  

Ronan presented an excellent poster describing his research which combines data from various spacecraft to map the solar wind in 3D.  His poster design worked very well with the online poster format.

Aoibheann Margalit   THEO Stuart Mangles Bilgesu Aydin

Aoibheann presented a poster on effective field theories of gravity and gave a very clear account of her research, managing to communicate difficult theoretical concepts, even explaining why theories which predict gravitational waves travelling faster than light might not be as wrong as you think!

Sam O'Neill  PLAS Michael McCann Bilgesu Aydin

The standout poster was by Sam O'Neill, about determining the most efficient way to apply a magnetic field during inertial confinement fusion, and finding the propagation of the fusion zone was highly dependent on the magnetic field. The poster was very clear, and he was able to enthuse about the topic very well. The progress being made was high, with potentially a big impact given the importance of developing working fusion.

 
Jergus Strucka  PLAS Michael McCann Bilgesu Aydin

Honourable mention - Jergus was also very passionate and clear about his topic of developing a new x-ray source capable of probing the dense environments in fusion.

Tim Marley HEPP Tim Horbury Bilgesu Aydin

First I would say, and it would be good to communicate to the students, just how high quality were all the posters and the presentations; and I really appreciate all the hard work that everyone has put in. It was fascinating hearing about all the excellent working going on in the department.

For me (looking at HEP), the best poster was Tim Marley, for a fascinating and clearly presented poster about his work on a phenomenon which can improve future dark matter searches.

Liv Våge HEPP Tim Horbury Bilgesu Aydin

Honourable mention - had very interesting and engaging posters and is contributing to innovative approaches to the simulation and analysis of particle detectors.

Simon Williams HEPP Tim Horbury Bilgesu Aydin Honourable mention - had very interesting and engaging posters and is contributing to innovative approaches to the simulation and analysis of particle detectors.
 

2020

Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize 2020 Graduation (£125) For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc JAITLY  Sumer  
Adrian Sutton Prize (£600) Prize for the overall performance in MSc in Theory and Simulation of Materials KEEGAN Christopher  
Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics (£100 - Department pays half) For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work. GRANDE Adrian  
Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics (£100 - Department pays half) For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work VALLET Louis Hadrien  
Winton Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics (£500) For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics using computational methods. BREEZE Shane  
Outstanding Achievemtnt Award for Research Students (£250) For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in Research in Plastic Electronics. ULATOWSKI Aleksander  
Outstanding Achievement Award for MRes Students  (£250) For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in the Plastic Electronics MREs course. DING Bowen  
Anne Thorne Thesis Prize (£200) A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques. WRIGHT Sidney   
Blackett Laboratory Industry Club Thesis Prize (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of applied physics. MOROZOV Sergii  
Solid State Thesis Prize (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of solid state physics. GUSKEN  Nicholas  
Sir Peter Knight Award (£100) Best overall performance in the MRes year by a Controlled Quantum Dynamics Centre   for Doctoral Training student. RICH  Caleb  
Sir Peter Knight Award (£100) Best overall performance in the MRes year by a Controlled Quantum Dynamics Centre   for Doctoral Training student. ALEXANDER-TURNER Rhea  
The Technology Partnership (TTS) Prize (£500) Student to show outstanding Entrepreneurship within their PhD. Prize open to students studying Physics. EISNER Flurin  
Promotion of MSc in Physics for 5 years from 2014 (£50) Outstanding performance in the MSc in Physics PERRIN  Sebastien   
Johnson Matthey PhD Prize £500 Prize for the best PhD thesis in the Doctoral Training Centre in Theory and Simulation of Materials ABLITT Christopher  
Johnson Matthey PhD Prize £500 Prize for the best PhD thesis in the Doctoral Training Centre in Theory and Simulation of Materials ROMAN CASTELLANOS Lara  
4Cs Competition Heats (£50) 4Cs Competition Heats Internal HO David  
4Cs Competition Heats (£50) 4Cs Competition Heats Internal DICHTL Paul  

 The Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium didn't take place in 2020.

2019

Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize 2019 Graduation (£125) For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc BARATA Joao   
Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize 2019 Graduation (£125) For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc FRANCA Tiago  
Adrian Sutton Prize (£600) Prize for the overall performance in MSc in Theory and Simulation of Materials GOODWIN Zachary  
Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics (£100) For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work. HASSAN Osama   
Winton Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics (£500) For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics using computational methods. McKAY   James  
Director's Prize (£250) for Research Students For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in Research in Plastic Electronics. STEWART  Katherine   
Director's Prize (£250) for MRes Students For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in the Plastic Electronics MREs course. BRISTOW  Helen   
Anne Thorne Thesis Prize (£200) A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques. WILLIAMS  Hannah   
Blackett Laboratory Industry Club Thesis Prize (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of applied physics. MOLINARI  Nicola   
Solid State Thesis Prize (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of solid state physics. ROHR  Jason   
AWE PhD Prize per excellence - Prize for innovation in computation or experimental physics on graduation for 5 years from 2013 (£500) Best PhD in the field of High Energy Density, shock regimes and plasma Physics. AWE will provide the department with an annual sum. MEJNERTSEN  Lars   
Sir Peter Knight Award (£100) Best overall performance in the MRes year by a Controlled Quantum Dynamics Centre   for Doctoral Training student. SCHIELA  William   
The Technology Partnership (TTS) Prize (£500) Student to show outstanding Entrepreneurship within their PhD. Prize open to students studying Physics. CALADO Philp  
Promotion of MSc in Physics for 5 years from 2014 (£100) Outstanding performance in the MSc in Physics DRMOTA  Peter   
Promotion of MSc in Physics for 5 years from 2014 (£100) Outstanding performance in the MSc in Physics NAEGELE Tobias  
3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal (£25) 3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal RENZINI  Arianna   
3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal (£25) 3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal MELVILLE Scott  

 

Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium 03/07/2019 Talk Prizes (£200 each)

WinnerGroupJudgeCitation
Samuel Davis PHOT MREs Mark Scott  

Samuel gave an excellent presentation on the principles and use of optical projection tomography in medical imaging.  The talk was clear and accessible, effectively engaging the audience in the subject matter.  He also did a very good job of describing the computational and experimental methods being employed and the various effects these had on the resultant images.  Overall this was a well balanced presentation that was well delivered and was a great showcase for the work Samuel has done.

Phoebe Pearce EXSS Jenny Nelson

on the basis of the combination of excellent science content and very clear presentation.

Vukasin Milosevic HEPP Kim Christensen

Excellent and clear explanation of why the research was done and its implications from the very outset of the talk. Managed to convey to a non-specialist why a two trigger strategy in the analysis of data is superior to a one trigger anabysis. Clearly structured talk facilitating the understanding. Good use of animated slides to convey main ideas.  WELL DONE!

Christopher Ho CQD CDT Dan Waldram

First, I would like to thank the speakers for all giving exceptionally strong talks. All the presentations were clearly thought out, well-paced, informative and insightful. They covered a wide range of topics, some much easier to present to a general audience and some really very difficult. The enthusiasm of the speakers for their work shone through and I would gladly recommend sharing the prize, but it seems that is not a possibility… By a very small margin, let me recommend Christopher Ho. His talk was exceptionally clear, running from theory to experiment, all presented at just the right level and with excellent slides. My congratulations to all.”

 

Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium 03/07/2019 Poster Prizes (£100 each)

WinnerGroupJudgeCitation
Marie Rider TSM CDT Piers Barnes  

Her engaging poster elucidated a fascinating application of the optical properties of topological insulators shrunk to a nanometre scale. In this size range, she demonstrates that THz lasing may occur via the evenly separated surface energy states within the Dirac cone of a topical insulator.

Juke Johnson ASTR Piers Barnes For his development of software to aid the search for exoplanets.
 Ross Schofield  QSE Will Branford; Mike Finnis and Ralf Toumi

The posters I was judging were of excellent quality and the students did great credit to the department. There has to be one winner and my choice is Ross Schofield for his poster on Molecular Single Photon Sources. He spoke with great enthusiasm and knowledge about the organic single crystals he was growing and using in his experiments. He showed clarity and insight when discussing the physics challenges in achieving reliable single photon sources for quantum optics. Well done!"

Cary Colgan PLAS Will Branford; Mike Finnis and Ralf Toumi

The aim he explained is to study  “warm dense matter”, an exotic  state of matter that we don’t meet in everyday life, because ‘warm’ in this context is typically 10.000 degrees or warmer. It wasn’t a level playing field in terms of progress, because he started his PhD in 2017 I believe, several others were in their first year. He had made good progress with it, his explanations were clear and his poster was simple in design, clear and informative, with motivation and conclusions easy to find.

2018

Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize 2018 Graduation For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc CALVO-AURREKOETXEA Josu  
Adrian Sutton Prize (£600) Prize for the overall performance in Theory and Simulation of Materials AGHAJANIAN Martik  
Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics (£100) For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work. GU Jiahui  
WintonWinton Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics (£500) For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics using computational methods. DIVE Benjamin  
Director's Prize (£250) for Research Students For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in Research in Plastic Electronics. LUKE Joel  
Director's Prize (£250) for MRes Students For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in the Plastic Electronics MREs course. HILLMAN Sam  
Anne Thorne Thesis Prize (£200) A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques. CARTER-GARTSIDE Jack  
Blackett Laboratory Industry Club Thesis Prize - For 5 years from 2011 (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of applied physics. VEZIE Michelle  
Solid State Thesis Prize - For 5 years from 2011 (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of solid state physics. NIELSEN Michael  
AWE PhD Prize per excellence - Prize for innovation in computation or experimental physics on graduation for 5 years from 2013 (£500) Best PhD in the field of High Energy Density, shock regimes and plasma Physics. AWE will provide the department with an annual sum. McGLINCHEY Kris  
Sir Peter Knight Award (£100) Best overall performance in the MRes year by a Controlled Quantum Dynamics Centre   for Doctoral Training student. MA Yue  
Sir Peter Knight Award (£100) Best overall performance in the MRes year by a Controlled Quantum Dynamics Centre   for Doctoral Training student. PAIGE Alexander  
Promotion of MSc in Physics for 5 years from 2014 (£100) Outstanding performance in the MSc in Physics BONOMALLY Shameena  
3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal (£25) 3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal RENZINI Arianna   
3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal (£25) 3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal MELVILE Scott  

 

Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium 04/07/2018 Talk Prizes (£200 each)

WinnerGroupJudgeCitation
Nuttawut Kongsuwan CMTH Will Branford  

‘The morning session in H144 was of excellent standard with some outstanding talks. Congratulations to all the speakers. Honourable mentions to Mariana Hildebrand and Simon Pocock, but there can only be one winner. That is Nuttawat Kongsuwan for an exceptionally engaging and accessible description of suppressed fluorescence quenching and strong coupling in a plasmonic nanocavity. Nuttawat’s enthusiasm shone through and he made excellent use of props to provide a little light entertainment (no pun intended!)’

Ewen Davies SPAT Andrew Williamson

Ewan’s research looks at transient phenomena in Saturn’s high latitude magnetic field, and marries observational results from the Cassini mission with insights into the causes of the transient events recorded in Cassini data. All the talks in this session were fascinating, expertly presented, and on time, but Ewan’s enthusiasm and knowledge of the topic came through in his talk and he is a worthy winner of the prize.

Sarah Thomas CQD CDT James Mcginty

The overall standard of the presentations was very high and all the speakers applied themselves commendably.

And the winner is … Sarah Thomas on “High-dimensional temporal mode manipulation using quantum memories”.

Sarah provided clear motivation for the research and how it relates to widely applied 2-state approaches. She explained the high-dimensional read/write concept using animated schematics and clearly described the experimental work and results obtained to date. She spoke enthusiastically and with precision on her research and answered questions very well.

Shane Breeze HEPP Hagen Triendl

Motivated very well by reviewing the dark matter problem and weakly interacting massing particles (WIMPs).  He explained with great clarity both on his slides and his talk.  He showed enthusiasm in giving his talk and in answering questions.

Jack Maxwell PHOT Bill Proud

The presentation involved a good mix of theory, experiment and analysis. The application to biological and engineering materials was clear. The questions and discussion was stimulating.

 

Like many of the sessions, this was a difficult choice and all presentations were clear, confident and professional.

 

Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium 04/07/2018 Poster Prizes (£200 each)

WinnerGroupJudgeCitation
Alexander Coney PHOT Bill Proud  

The combination of the poster and the discussion with the student were the things that made this stand out. The student clearly linked the underlying scientific research to matters of significant societal concern, deforestation, climate etc. The use of satellite telemetry, imaging and sensors is important to a wide range of technologies.

This poster session was excellent and all students were very good at adapting their description to the level of understanding of the questioner. A very enjoyable session.

Lara Román Castellanos TSM CDT Myungshik Kim The posters were a good collection of front-line research at Imperial Physics Department. Plasma and Quantum researches were particularly well represented in the poster session. The winner of the poster session is Lara Roman. She presented her work on localised plasmons very clearly, explaining the results in simple terms. She was also very well engaged with her audience to make sure that her details are clearly delivered. Interesting physics research and wonderful delivery so the prize goes to Lara.
 

2017

Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize 2017 Graduation For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc LEE Jonathan En Ze  
Adrian Sutton Prize (£600) Prize for the overall performance in Theory and Simulation of Materials JAROCKI Maciej  
Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics (£100) For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work. ESCOBET MONTALBAN Adriá  
WintonWinton Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics (£500) For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics using computational methods. ALSING Justin  
Director's Prize (£250) For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in the Plastic Electronics MRES. HODSDEN Thomas  
Anne Thorne Thesis Prize (£100) A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques. MACK David  
Anne Thorne Thesis Prize (£100) A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques. RABEY Isabel  
Research Prize for best MRes Project in PE CDT (£250) The MRes in Plastic Electronics will have a prize sponsored by Sigma-Aldrich for best MRes Project SUIU Andrea-Otilia  
Blackett Laboratory Industry Club Thesis Prize - For 5 years from 2011 (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of applied physics. YAO Jizhong  
Solid State Thesis Prize - For 5 years from 2011 (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of solid state physics. LEGUY Aurelien  
AWE PhD Prize per excellence - Prize for innovation in computation or experimental physics on graduation for 5 years from 2013 (£500) Best PhD in the field of High Energy Density, shock regimes and plasma Physics. AWE will provide the department with an annual sum. PODER Kristjan  
Sir Peter Knight Award (£200) Best overall performance in the MRes year by a Controlled Quantum Dynamics Centre   for Doctoral Training student. HOLMES ZOE  
Promotion of MSc in Physics for 5 years from 2014 (£100) Outstanding performance in the MSc in Physics ANNESI Brandon  
Promotion of MSc in Physics for 5 years from 2014 (£100) Outstanding performance in the MSc in Physics DICHTL Paul  
3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal (£25) 3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal WILLIAMS  Hannah   
3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal (£25) 3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal DYSON Matthew  

 

Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium 05/07/2017 Talk Prizes (£200 each)

WinnerGroupJudgeCitation
Luca Rigovacca QOLS Matthew Foulkes

Quantum key distribution is now a practical technology, but how do you know you can trust the key distribution system you have been sold? How do you prove it is non-classical? This turns out to be surprisingly difficult.

In 1987, Hong, Ou and Mandel considered a system in which two independent but identical photons entered a 50/50 beam splitter from either side simultaneously. Classically, you would expect photons to emerge in both directions equally. In reality, both photons emerge on the same side of the beam splitter every time. This unexpected behaviour provides a clear signature of quantum behaviour.

Luca Rigovacca has successfully generalized the Hong-Ou-Mandel result to systems with any number of sources and detectors. Along the way, he has published two first-author papers in Phys. Rev. A, one in Phys. Rev. Lett, and one in Scientific Reports.

His presentation was clear and engaging. One or two of the other talks were perhaps more inspiring, but Luca was at a disadvantage because he had so much more to say. The content of his talk was excellent and his accomplishments are impressive.

Claude Jean-Paul Schmit ASTR Paul Dauncey

Against very strong competition in his session, the award goes to Claude Schmit for a very clear and interesting presentation on simulation and statistical inference of the cosmological reionization epoch. Claude pitched the level of the talk very well, balancing some complex concepts with very easy-to-follow descriptions that even the judge could understand. He demonstrated a good grasp of the material, and his level of achievement was high, particularly given the short time he said he had been working in this area. The slides were well structured, with a nice logical flow, and Claude’s presentational style was relaxed and informative.

Joshua Holgate PLAS Steve Rose and Zulf Najmudin

Joshua presented a very clear talk at a level that was widely appreciated by the audience. The research he showed was well motivated with good background material, and the modelling he presented showed remarkable agreement with experimental droplet behaviour.

Philip Calado

EXSS (PE CDT) Dan Waldram

First, my congratulations to all the PhD students who spoke. The strength and inventiveness of the research and the expertise the students have developed came through very clearly, even to a non-expert and even when the topic was technical. There were several talks that I thought clearly deserved special commendation but unfortunately could only choose one. Phil’s talk was clear and very well constructed. He introduced why Perovskite solar cells were important, presented the key question of the origin of hysteresis in the cells and showed how his research had led to a clear model of this effect. He judged the balance between technical and simple physical pictures extremely well and answered all the questions adroitly. This was an excellent talk among a very strong group.

Lars Mejnertsen SPAT Richard Thompson  

Lars presented simulations of the magnetosphere using the GORGON code.  He gave a clear introduction to his research, clarifying the motivation for studying the subject and in particular for carrying out simulations.  He introduced the GORGON code by describing the physics that it models.  He showed encouraging results from his benchmark tests of the code for the Earth’s magnetosphere.  He then showed new results for Neptune where less data are available.  His work demonstrates that this code generates reliable and useful simulations of the magnetosphere.  His presentation was engaging and informative, with well-prepared and clear slides.

Madeleine Morris EXSS (PE CDT) Tim Horbury

Madeleine Morris presented her work on the use of ferroelectric materials to improve the efficiency of solar-powered water splitting devices. In a clear and well-structured talk, she described how the recombination of photon-generated electrons and holes reduces efficiency and how her experimental results showed that the use of ferroelectric materials could dramatically improve their transport and lifetimes, with the ultimate goal of solar-powered hydrogen generation.

I would say that all the talks were very good and the students had obviously put significant effort into them.

Farnaz Ostovari CMTH (TSM CDT) Andrew Jaffe

This talk described a practical problem with important engineering consequences for the long-term behaviour of turbines in jet engines. There was a good discussion of the problem and the underlying physical principles that come into play. Various explanations for the rumpling behaviour were considered qualitatively and quantitatively, eventually concentrating on the clues provided by the behaviour under thermal cycling, leading to a new understanding of the physics behind the rumpling. The talk gave excellent descriptions of the problem and its solution, possibly pointing towards way of ameliorating it in the real world.

 

Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium 05/07/2017 Poster Prizes (£100 each)

WinnerGroupJudgeCitation
Thomas Brick EXSS

Will Branford

Rennishaw

The standard was very high, so congratulations to all the students from EXSS, PE CDT, ISP, PLAS and SPAT. It was a tough choice but there has to be a winner, and the winner is Thomas Brick. He was chosen for the combination of enthusiastic and insightful discussion of the science and exciting physics results in the area of “Overcoming photo-thermal effects for the fabrication of dimers with sub-diffraction gaps by optical printing.”

Tai-an Cheng

ASTR

Robert Nyman

Winton Capital

He gave a particularly clear, and crucially jargon-busting explanation of what he'd done, what he'd learnt and where he was going next. He has discovered a protocluster - the precursor to a galaxy cluster. He did both the observations and the analysis across multiple observation wavelengths, which shows excellent scientific skills to go with the top quality communication.

Riccardo Di Maria HEPP

Rupert Oulton

AWE

Riccardo gave a lucid description of his work investigating the nature of dark matter from the "invisble" decay channels of Higgs Bosons amongst data from CMS expt at LHC. With excitement he discussed his small team's progress in narrowing bounds on branching ratios of Higgs-invisible decay channels. A neat eye catching poster with clear and enthusiastic discussion.

2016

AwardCitationSurnameFirst Name
Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize 2016 Graduation For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc CABRERA MARQUEZ Santiago  
Adrian Sutton Prize (£600) Prize for the overall performance in Theory and Simulation of Materials SIROKI Gleb  
Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics (£100) For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work. LAM CHEE YONG Leslei  
WintonWinton Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics (£500) For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics using computational methods. WATKINSON Catherine  
Director's Prize (£250) For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in the Plastic Electronics MRES. KILMURRAY Rebecca  
Anne Thorne Thesis Prize (£100) A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques. CUNLIFFE Samuel  
Anne Thorne Thesis Prize (£100) A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques. DEVLIN Jack  
Research Prize for best MRes Project in PE CDT (£250) The MRes in Plastic Electronics will have a prize sponsored by Sigma-Aldrich for best MRes Project MARSCH Adam  
Blackett Laboratory Industry Club Thesis Prize - For 5 years from 2011 (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of applied physics. EMMOTT Christopher  
Solid State Thesis Prize - For 5 years from 2011 (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of solid state physics. LIN Yen Hung  
Solid State Thesis Prize - For 5 years from 2011 (£200) In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of solid state physics. MOIA Davide  
Materials Design Graduate Research Prize (ESA)  - For 5 years from 2011 (£600) For annual award to students who make the most significant progress at the early stage assessments. MOLINARI Nicola  
Materials Design Advanced Graduate Research Prize (LSA) For 5 years from 2011 (£600) For annual award to students who make the most significant progress at the late stage assessments. BOLEININGER Max  
Julian Walsh (£200) For Outstanding Contribution to the Life Centre for Doctoral Training in Theory and Simulation of Materials OSTOVARI Farnaz  
Prize for Outstanding Contribution to outreach or public engagement by a student in the Centre for Doctoral Training in Theory and Simulation of Materials for 7 years from 2013 (£200) For Outstanding Contribution to outreach or public engagement by a student in the Centre for Doctoral Training in Theory and Simulation of Materials JAEGER Frederike  
Prize for Major Contribution to the Life of the Centre for Doctoral Training in Theory and Simulation of Materials (£100) For annual award to the student who makes  major non-academic contributions to the success and development of the Centre. WILSON Robert  
AWE PhD Prize per excellence - Prize for innovation in computation or experimental physics on graduation for 5 years from 2013 (£500) Best PhD in the field of High Energy Density, shock regimes and plasma Physics. AWE will provide the department with an annual sum. PIKE Oliver  
Sir Peter Knight Award (£200) Best overall performance in the MRes year by a Controlled Quantum Dynamics Centre   for Doctoral Training student. THOMAS Sarah  
Promotion of MSc in Physics for 5 years from 2014 (£100) Outstanding performance in the MSc in Physics LIN Yin Long  
Springer Theses Prize (Euro 500) Recognizing Outstanding PhD Research SULAIMAN  Ali Haidar   
3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal (£25) 3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal DRIVER Taran  

 

Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium 21/06/2016 Talk Prizes (£200 each)

WinnerGroupJudgeCitation
Rob Wilson CMTH (TSM CDT) Tim Evans

Rob’s talk was well presented like all the talks in LT1. However what made his talk stand out to me was the way he stripped out most of the technical details and made it accessible to a general audience such as myself.

Jack Carter-Gartside EXSS Ray Murray

This session contained many good talks. I would describe three in particular as being excellent “Control over magnetisation states of nanostructures via injection of 360 degree domain walls” by Jack Carter-Gartside, “Semiconductor nanoplasmonics” by Michael Nielsen and “The potential of solar power to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions” by Philip Sandwell. However I’m obliged to choose one of these and the winner is Jack Carter-Gartside. In his work, a magnetic AFM tip is used to modify the chirality of domain walls in cobalt or permalloy nanowires (producing 3600 domain walls).  This offers the possibility to switch the magnetisation states of, for example, at the intersections of a hexagonal nanowire array using a high magnetic field (writing) and subsequent low magnetic field (reading).

Allan Johnson QOLS Martin McCall

Allan’s talk on ‘Long and Short Wavelength Sources for Attosecond Science’ was a model of clarity. Contextualising the attosecond timescale with the study of electron dynamics and electronic-nuclear coupling, Allan explained the significance of Carrier Envelope Phase in attosecond generation and measurement. The lack of coherent sources around 100nm, motivated a method to produce soft-x-ray attosecond pulses that utilized the scaling of harmonic energy with wavelength, and hence the need for long wavelength, few-cycle CEP stable pulse drivers. His work is a significant contribution towards laboratory coherent soft X-ray sources.

Alvaro Sánchez González

QOLS Kenny Weir

In deciding a winner the presentation chosen is particularly noted for its clear and informative introduction to the topic. Though a rather specialised topic it was presented in a manner that was accessible to a broad audience. Building on this it had a very well thought out structure which led the audience from the basic principles, through to the practical issues that exist, how they are currently addressed and the challenges of moving to higher repetition rates. The prize goes to the presentation “The implementation of machine learning to allow ultrafast measurements at x-ray free electron lasers at high repetition rates” by Alvaro SANCHEZ GONZALEZ

Oliver Ettlinger PLAS Matthew Foulkes

The talks in the Blackett 741 session on plasma physics, shock physics, astrophysics and particle physics, were all good. Four or five would have made worthy prize-winners, but the best by a whisker was Oliver Ettlinger’s talk on “Radiation pressure driven ion acceleration from shaped gas jet targets”. This was well paced and clearly delivered, covered enough background material to explain the importance of the work, included plenty of technical content, and presented some fascinating results. It is possible that Oliver’s work may lead to the development of improved injectors for real proton therapy systems.

 A special mention goes to Jack Hare’s work on “Hunting Monsters in the basement of Blackett”, which looks likely to throw new light on the very fundamental mysteries of magnetic reconnection. If these talks had been given a few months later, I suspect he might have been the winner.
Shuai Wang SPAT Heather Graven

Out of seven very engaging talks, covering fires, clouds, hurricanes and supersymmetry, Shuai’s talk stood out in terms of his progress and achievement. He has developed a new model to describe the size, intensity and resulting damage of hurricanes. The new model is based on the underlying physics, has a better predictive power than previous models, and it has no free parameters. He showed an exciting new finding that hurricane damage is most strongly related to vertical wind shear, rather than sea surface temperature as previously assumed. Shuai’s research has implications for understanding the impact of climate change on hurricane damage, presently a controversial topic.

 

Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium 21/06/2016 Poster Prizes (£100 each)

WinnerGroupJudgeCitation
Jonathon Baird HEPP

Jon Marangos

AWE

The winning poster is no 66 by Jonathon Baird. 
Mitesh Patel CMTH (TSM CDT)

Rupert Oulton

Winton Capital

Prize to Mitesh Patel for his work on understanding hydride crack formation in relation to the degradation of nuclear fuel pins.

Honorable mention to Christopher Knight for studies into fluid flow in polydisperse granular media and it's influence on internal erosion.

Pavel Hrmo QOLS (CDT)

Vitali Averbukh

Rennishaw

The winning poster is no 48 by Pavel Hrmo.
Wentao Huang EXSS

Lesley Cohen

Blackett Laboratory Industry Club

Innovative developments of new device geometries enabling transparent solution proceeded dye sensitized ambiplar phototransistors. He wins the prize for clarity of explanation, enthusiasm in communication and good clear and interesting poster.

I would also like to mention the excellent posters I would also consider awarding prizes to include Madeline Morris working on the use of transient absorption spectroscopy to show that ferroelectrics enhance the photogenerated species in BaTiO3, Jameel Marafie for excellent chemical synthesis, and promising long wavelength OLED device performance, Iain Hamilton for excellent clarity of explanation and progress on the role of polymer backbone in conjugated polyelectrolytes, Wlliam Kerridge-Johns on his illuminating explanation of his work on tunable Alexandrite lasers for spaceborne remote sensing, and Toshihiko Shibanuma for a striking poster and impressive developments in use of asymmetric dielectric nanoparticle dimers.

2015

AwardCitationSurnameFirst Name
Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize 2015 Graduation For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc CHAEMJUMRUS Nipol
Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize 2015 Graduation For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc STOPYRA Stephen
Adrian Sutton Prize Prize for a major contribution to the life of the Centre for Doctoral Training in Theory and Simulation of Materials PATEL Mitesh
Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work. GUO Wenjun
Winton Capital Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics using computational methods. STREGE Charlotte
Winton Capital Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics using computational methods. KENZIE Matthew
Director's Prize For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in the Plastic Electronics MRES. HAMILTON Iain
Anne Thorne Thesis Prize A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques. JONES David
Research Prize for best MRes Project in PE CDT The MRes in Plastic Electronics will have a prize sponsored by Sigma-Aldrich for best MRes Project DYSON Matthew
Research Prize for best MRes Project in PE CDT The MRes in Plastic Electronics will have a prize sponsored by Sigma-Aldrich for best MRes Project GIOVANNITTI Alexander
For 5 years from 2011 In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of applied physics. SWINBURNE Thomas
For 5 years from 2011 In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of solid state physics. DASKALAKIS Kostas
Materials Design Graduate Research Prize (ESA)  - For 5 years from 2011 For annual award to students who make the most significant progress at the early stage assessments. BURROWS Stephen
Materials Design Advanced Graduate Research Prize (LSA) For 5 years from 2011 For annual award to students who make the most significant progress at the late stage assessments. ROCHESTER Chris
Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Life Centre for Doctoral Training in Theory and Simulation of Materials for 7 years from 2013 For Outstanding Contribution to the Life Centre for Doctoral Training in Theory and Simulation of Materials COURY Marc
Prize for Outstanding Contribution to outreach or public engagement by a student in the Centre for Doctoral Training in Theory and Simulation of Materials for 7 years from 2013 For Outstanding Contribution to outreach or public engagement by a student in the Centre for Doctoral Training in Theory and Simulation of Materials BOLEININGER Max
Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Life of the TSM CDT - For 5 years from 2011 For annual award to the student who makes the most outstanding (non-academic) contribution to the success and development of the Centre. RATHBONE Daniel
Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Life of the TSM CDT - For 5 years from 2011 For annual award to the student who makes the most outstanding (non-academic) contribution to the success and development of the Centre. EDWARDS Tom
Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Life of the TSM CDT - For 5 years from 2011 For annual award to the student who makes the most outstanding (non-academic) contribution to the success and development of the Centre. KAUBE Ben 
Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Life of the TSM CDT - For 5 years from 2011 For annual award to the student who makes the most outstanding (non-academic) contribution to the success and development of the Centre. POSTHUMA DE BOER Joel
Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Life of the TSM CDT - For 5 years from 2011 For annual award to the student who makes the most outstanding (non-academic) contribution to the success and development of the Centre. HAMMAD Ali
Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Life of the TSM CDT - For 5 years from 2011 For annual award to the student who makes the most outstanding (non-academic) contribution to the success and development of the Centre. GRECO Andrea
Prize for innovation in computation or experimental physics on graduation for 5 years from 2013 Best PhD in the field of High Energy Density, shock regimes and plasma Physics. AWE will provide the department with an annual sum. GURRUTXAGA LERMA Beñat
Sir Peter Knight Award Best overall performance in the MRes year by a Controlled Quantum Dynamics Centre   for Doctoral Training student. DIVE Benjamin
Promotion of MSc in Physics for 5 years from 2014 Outstanding performance in the MSc in Physics BECK Francesca
Promotion of MSc in Physics for 5 years from 2014 Outstanding performance in the MSc in Physics YUN Renjie
Johnsson Matthey Prize The best PhD in the Centre for Doctoral Training in Theory and Simulation of Materials HORTON Robert
Springer Theses Prize Recognizing Outstanding PhD Research BETHKE Laura
3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal 3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal MAJOR Kyle
3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal 3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal WOODWARD Robert

 

Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium 23/06/2015 Talk Prizes

WinnerGroupJudgeCitation
Sian Williams SPAT Mark Neil In a broad session and amongst strong competition with talks ranging from string theory through astronomical gravitational lensing to climate models, Siân’s talk is highlighted for its clarity and wide range of presentation techniques she used to describe her excellent work on analyzing dust storms. It was made clear that there is a lot more to these beasts than the red dust that settles on your car or the smog that sometimes envelopes London. The research that Siân presented will further help us track their progress across the globe and understand their impact on the climate.
Jessica Wade EXSS Jerome Gauntlett The seven talks from the EXSS group were all of an excellent standard and I thoroughly enjoyed the session. I would first like to give an honourable mention to George Richardson who bravely attempted to get a theorist to do an experiment in real time – of course the inevitable happened and I broke it! I would also like to give an honourable mention to Alexandra Ramadan who gave a clear and enthusiastic description of her work on structural templating using copper iodide. The winner of the session was Jessica Wade who gave a superb presentation of her work, which uses Raman spectroscopy to probe the orientation of organic molecules and to investigate how this impacts on the performance of various devices. The work was presented in a coherent and engaging manner, the slides were of the highest standard and the delivery of the presentation was excellent.
Jorge Costa Dantas Faria EXSS Plastic Electronics Myungshik Kim Zinc Oxides are known to be a useful component for organic LEDs and solar cells. But we do not know what role zinc oxides plays in the reaction to switch between photon and electric energies. The work is to investigate how ZnO is contributing to the reaction. The step-by-step investigation is clearly explained and the results are logically analyzed. The outlook is very well set out. It is an interesting work and very well presented.
James Almond QOLS Ray Murray This talked described buffer gas cooling of ytterbium fluoride molecules to about 100 mK. The cold molecules are thrown upward to form a fountain and excited by lasers. The aim is to measure the electron dipole moment to test charge parity symmetry. The talk was very clearly presented and delivered with excellent slides.
Kishan Manani CMTH Roland Smith This morning’s session in LT1 saw 10 students deliver a range of excellent presentations covering subjects as diverse as improvements to supercapacitor energy storage, growth of grapheme on iridium surfaces and modeling of inter-particle forces in granular materials. Kishan Manani gave an enthusiastic and engaging presentation of his work on the creation of numerical models based on cellular automata to describe atrial fibrillation in heart muscle. His work shows how a relatively simple physical system can give rise to complex self-organising effects, and his animations show a striking similarity to measurements of electrical waves circulating in live heart tissue. This work has the potential to inform and improve medical procedures, currently termed “burn and learn” by surgeons and may in the future help to refine them to the point where numerical modelling can guide an electrical scalpel in order to cure damaging heart problems.
John Winters PLAS (Shock) Steve Warren This PhD student gave a very clear and interesting talk, describing the effect of the increase in yield strength of metals with increasing strain rate, and his use of laser shock loading of thin foils to investigate and understand this phenomenon.
Mihai Vidrighin QOLS (CDT) Matthew Foulkes This talk described how Mihai designed and built an optical realization of Maxwell’s demon and showed that it can extract work from randomness. (The second law of thermodynamics is saved by the increase in entropy associated with the erasure of information in the measurement system.) The experimental work led the student to derive a new thermodynamic identity, related to the Jarzynski equality but apparently more general. This may be a significant advance. I liked the imaginative combination of experiment and theory and how one informed the other. The talk was pretty good and presented in a relaxed style. Special mentions to Mark Mitchison and Peter Hawkins, both of whom would have been worthy winners.

 

Physics Postgraduate Research Symposium 23/06/2015 Poster Prizes

WinnerGroupJudgeCitation
Jack Carter-Gartsie EXSS Ned Ekins-Daukes Renishaw The winning poster is no 28 by Jack Carter-Gartside.  It combines theory & experiment for the injection of domain walls into magnetic nanostructures using a magnetic force microscope tip.  The work is both technically demanding and demonstrates some fascinating physics.  The work was well presented on the poster, with a good balance of diagrams, text and results.  Jack explained the work concisely and gave excellent answers to questions.
Arjav Trivedi SPAT Jon Marangos Winton Capital The science was of a high quality and relevant to a practical understanding of the oceans.  The research combines the highest quality empirical data with advance modelling to gain a better understanding of the complex flow of currents and heat in the North Atlantic.  Moreover the poster was well presented and covered a complex topic in a clear way.  Arjav gave an accompanying explanation that was lucid and enthusiastic.
Chris Sparrow QOLS (CDT) Peter Török AWE A wonderful demonstration of significant steps towards practical quantum computing.  The amount and quality of work behind the poster is truly impressive.  Clear, logical layout and excellent explanation!

 

FoNS Prizes for Excellence

  • Ms Jessica Wade - FoNS Award for the Excellence in the Support of Teaching and Learning
  • Mr João  Arnauth Pela - FoNS Award for the Excellence in the Support of Teaching and Learning
  • Mr Matteo Lostaglio - FoNS Award for the Excellence in the Support of Teaching and Learning

 

Awarded the Gold Award for Physics (Cavendish Medal)

Rob Woodward, has been awarded the Gold Award for Physics ( Cavendish Medal ) and the overall winner award (Westminster Medal) at the SET for BRITAIN event, a competition  hosted by the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee at Westminster.

2014

Award

Award Full Description

Citation

Surname

First Name

PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

Session 7 Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

COLE

Jason

PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

Session 6 Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

CUNLIFFE

Sam

PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

Session 5 Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

DASKALAKIS

Kostas

PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

Session 4 Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

CAO

Yameng

PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

Session 3 Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

WOOD

Seb

PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

Session 2 Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

GURRUTXAGA LERMA

Beñat

PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

Session 1 Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

 VENKATARAMAN

 Vignesh

PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

Poster Winner - 6th

Winner at Poster Session

 ALSING

 Justin

PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

Poster Winner - 5th

Winner at Poster Session

ALSING

Justin

PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

Poster Winner - 4th

Winner at Poster Session

PHILLIPS

Thomas

PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

Poster Winner - 3rd

Winner at Poster Session

DUNNE

Patrick

PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

Poster Winner - 2nd

Winner at Poster Session

SIMPSON

Emma

PGR Symposium 30/06/2014

Poster Winner - 1st

Winner at Poster Session

YAO

Jizhong

Santander Mobility Award 2014

Santander Mobility Award 2014

Santander Mobility Award 2014 to assists a research trip in 2014-15

SANDWELL

Philip

Santander Mobility Award 2014

Santander Mobility Award 2014

Santander Mobility Award 2014 to assists a research trip in 2014-15

STEPANCHUK

Andrej

Graduate School 3 Minute Thesis Competition

Graduate School 3 Minute Thesis Competition

Graduate School 3 Minute Thesis Competition

SHARIFF

Hikmatali

3 Minute Thesis Competition

3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal

3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal

SEMPLE

James

3 Minute Thesis Competition

3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal

3 Minute Thesis Competition Internal

SHARIFF

Hik

College award for outstanding achievement

2014 Graduation

Award for outstanding achievement

College award for outstanding achievement

 MAJEVADIA

 Jassell

College award for outstanding achievement

2014 Graduation

Award for outstanding achievement

College award for outstanding achievement

 WIENER

 Aeneas

TSM Prize

2014 Graduation

TSM Prize for non-academic success

Outstanding (non-academic) contribution to the success and development of the centre

KHAWAJA

Mohammed

TSM Prize

2014 Graduation

TSM Prize for non-academic success

Outstanding (non-academic) contribution to the success and development of the centre

RATHBONE

Daniel

TSM Prize

2014 Graduation

TSM Prize for non-academic success

Outstanding (non-academic) contribution to the success and development of the centre

LIVERANI

Chiara

TSM Prize

2014 Graduation

TSM Prize for non-academic success

Outstanding (non-academic) contribution to the success and development of the centre

CHEN

Vincent

TSM Outreach Prize

2014 Graduation

Outreach prize for the TSM CDT

Outstanding contribution to outreach or public engagement by a student in the TSM CDT

COURY

Marc

Julian Walsh Prize

2014 Graduation

Julian Walsh Prize for TSM CDT

Outstanding contribution to the life of the life of the TSM CDT

LIM

Anthony

Sir Peter Knight

2014 Graduation

Best overall performance in the CQD MREs year

Best overall performance in the MREs year

MILNE

Antony

Research Prize PE CDT

2014 Graduation

Research Prize

Best MREs Project

HARKIN

David

Materials Design TSM Prize

2014 Graduation

Materials Design TSM Prize Most significant progress at the Early Stage Assessment LAU Gabriel

Materials Design TSM Prize

2014 Graduation

Materials Design TSM Prize

Most significant progress at the Late Stage Assessment

 SWINBURNE

 Thomas

Gladys Locke

2014 Graudation

Gladys Locke

Gladys Locke prize in Applied Optics

MATIA HERNANDO

Paloma

Director's Prize

2014 Graduation

PE CDT Director's Prize

Best overall performance in Plastic Electronics MREs

WHEELER

Scott

Abdus Salam Prize

2014 Graduation

Abdus Salam

Best performance in QFFF MSc

JONES

Peter

A Sutton Prize

2014 Graduation

Adrian Sutton

Best overall performance in TSM MSc

GRECO

Andrea

AWE PhD joint Prize

2014 Graduation

PhD Prize Best PhD in High Energy Density, Shock regimes and Plasma Physics BO Chiara

AWE PhD joint Prize

2014 Graduation

PhD Prize Best PhD in High Energy Density, Shock regimes and Plasma Physics TURRELL Arthur

Industry Club joint Thesis Prize

2014 Graduation

Thesis Prize Thesis work that made significant sicentific or technology contribution in applied Physics CHAPMAN Ben

Industry Club joint Thesis Prize

2014 Graduation

Thesis Prize Thesis work that made significant sicentific or technology contribution in applied Physics TRUPPE Stefan

WINTON Capital Prize PhD

2014 Graduation

Winton Capital Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics

For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics.

WARDLE Nick

WINTON Capital P rize PhD

2014 Graduation

Winton Capital Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics

For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics.

ZEISSLER Katharina

A THORNE

2014 Graduation

Anne Thorne Thesis Prize

A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques.

OPPERMANN Malte

A THORNE

2014 Graduation

Anne Thorne Thesis Prize

A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques.

MAVADIA Sandeep

Solid State Physics Prize

2014 Graduation

Solid State Physics Prize

In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of Solid State Physics.

YOXALL Ed

2013

AwardAward Full DescriptionCitationSurnameFirst Name
Winton Capital Prize 2013 Graduation Winton Capital Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics. NOLLER Johannes
Winton Capital Prize 2013 Graduation Winton Capital Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics. SEONG Rak-Kyeong
Anne Thorne Thesis Prize 2013 Graduation Anne Thorne Thesis Prize A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques. NEAL William
Solid State Physics Thesis Prize 2013 Graduation Solid State Physics Thesis Prize In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of Solid State Physics JAMES David Thomas
Blackett Laboratory Industry Club Thesis Prize 2013 Graduation Blackett Laboratory Industry Club Thesis Prize In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of Applied Physics LUO Yu
ABDUSPG 2013 Graduation Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize 2012 For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc KEITEL Jan Georg
Materials Design Prize 2013 Graduation Materials Design Early Stage For annual award to students who make the most significant progress at the early stage assessment. GURRUTXAGA-LERMA Benat
Materials Design Prize 2013 Graduation  Materials Design Late Stage For annual award to studen t s who make the most significant progress at the late stage assessment. FALLON Joe
Outstanding contribution to the life of the TSM CDT 2013 Graduation TSM CDT For annual award to the student who makes the most outstanding (non-academic) contribution to the success and development of the Centre COURY Marc
Outstanding contribution to the life of the TSM CDT 2013 Graduation TSM CDT For annual award to the student who makes the most outstanding (non-academic) contribution to the success and development of the Centre VAISSIER Valerie
EPSRC ICT Pioneers competition PE CDT EPSRC ICT Pioneers competition BEESLEY Davied
Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers' PG Award PHOT Award in recognition of his development of a highly versatile laser source using bismuth-doped optical fibre technology. CHAPMAN Ben
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Poster Winner - 1st Winner at Poster Session BUCK Michael
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Poster Winner - 2nd Winner at Poster Session ABDELRAHMAN Zara
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Poster Winner - 3rd Winner at Poster Session LIM Anthony
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Poster Winner - 4th Winner at Poster Session HUGHES Leo
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Poster Winner - 5th Winner at Poster Session LIN Yen-Hung
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Poster Winner - 6th Winner at Poster Session CHADNEY Joshua
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Session 1 Winner Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 SINCLAIR Peter
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Sesson 1 runner-up Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 GILBERT Andrew
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Session 2 Winner Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 DI MARTINO Giuliana
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Sesson 2 runner-up Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 CHAPMAN Ben
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Session 3 Winner Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 FALLON Joe
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Session 3 runner-up Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 MESSORI Gabrielle
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Session 4 Winner Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 FAFCHAMPS Lionel
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Session 5 Winner Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 PEREVEDENTSEV Alex
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Session 6 Winner Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 KAUSHIK Aisha
PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 Session 6 runner-up Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 25/06/2013 KENZIE Matthew
Graduate School Research Symposium 18/07/2013 Reseach Symposium 2013 Highgly Commended Public Engagement Prize HUNTER Simon
Graduate School Research Symposium 18/07/2013 Reseach Symposium 2013 Best Poster title HUGHES Leo
Sutton Prize For the best performance in the MSc on Theory and Simulation of Materials To the student with the best overall performance in the MSc in Theory and Simulation of Materials. KAUBE Benjamin
Sir Peter Knight Award The best MRes student in Controlled Quantum Dynamics Controlled Quantum Dynamics Postgraduate Student PISANTY ALATORRE Emilio
G LOCKE Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work. ZHAO Teng
DIRECTOR'S Director's Prize For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in the Plastic Electronics MRES. CASEY Abby
DIRECTOR'S Director's Prize For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in the Plastic Electronics MRES. COSTA DANTAS FARIA Jorge

2012

Award

Award Full Description

Citation

Surname

First Name

ABDUSPG

2012 Graduation

Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize 2011

For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc

VALAKTA

Saulius

ABDUSPG

2012 Graduation

Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize 2011

For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc

KALVEKS

Rudolph

DIRECTOR'S

2012 Graduation

Director's Prize

For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in the MSc in Theory and Simulation of Materials.

SWINBURNE

Thomas

G LOCKE

2012 Graduation

Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics

For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work.

CASSELY

GRAHAM

WINTON PHD

2012 Graduation

Winton Capital Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics

For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics.

MARCH

Marisa

WINTON PHD

2012 Graduation

Winton Capital Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics

For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics.

MEKAREEYA

Noppadol

DIRECTOR'S

2012 Graduation

Director's Prize

For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in the Plastic Electronics MRES.

WOOD

Sebastian

A THORNE

2012 Graduation

Anne Thorne Thesis Prize

A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques.

LEI

Dangyan

SIGMA

2012 Graduation

SIGMA-ALDRICH for best MRes Project

For annual award to acknowledge and reward the best MRes Project in Plastic Electronic and Materials

BANNOCK

James

Blackett Laboratory - Industry Club Thesis Prize

2012 Graduation

For 5 years from 2011

In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of applied physics.

HILL

Edward

Solid State Physics Prize

2012 Graduation

For 5 years from 2011

In recognition of doctoral thesis work that has made a significant scientific or technology contribution as measured by peer review publications or patents filed in an area of Solid State Physics.

LABRAM

John

STFC Rutherford Prize

2012 Graduation

STFC Rutherford Prize for Public Understanding of Plasma Physics 2012

STFC Rutherford Prize for Public Understanding of Plasma Physics 2012

TURRELL

Arthur

SPRINGER for Publication

2012 Graduation

Springer for publication

Springer for publication

MARCH

Marisa

Best student talk award

American Meteorological Society in Spokane.

Conference on "Oceanic and Atmospheric Fluid Dynamics" held by the American Meteorological Society in Spokane.

HAUSSMANN

Ute

14/05/2012

W orshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers’ Postgraduate Awards for 2012.

Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers’

THOMPSON

Alex

17/05/2012

Optical Society of America B IOME D conference.

won 1st PhD Prize at the Optical Society of America BIOMED conference.

CHEN

Linglin

06/06/2012

Excellence in Teaching

FoNS Award for Support of Excellence in Teaching

DE GROUCHY

Philip

06/06/2012

Excellence in Teaching

FoNS Award for Support of Excellence in Teaching

HATHERELL

Zoe

06/06/2012

Excellence in Teaching

FoNS Award for Support of Excellence in Teaching

HUTCHINSON

Simon

29/06/2012

British Festival Award

British Festival Award winner

HIGGINS

Stuart

19/06/2012

Graduate School Symposium

Graduate School Symposium - Public Engagement prize

MESSORI

Gabriele

19/06/2012

Graduate School Symposium

Graduate School Symposium - Highly Commended prize

WESTACOTT

Paul

13/06/2012

Best thesis prize

Best Thesis Prize (of the last two years) from the Astroparticle Physics Group of the IOP

HOLLINGTON

Daniel

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Poster Winner - 1st

Winner at Poster Session

LOGAN

Stephen

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Poster Winner - 2nd

Winner at Poster Session

SANTOS

Edward

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Poster Winner - 3rd

Winner at Poster Session

DI MARTINO

Giuliana

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Poster Winner - 4th

Winner at Poster Session

PUDNEY

Maxsim

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Poster Winner - 5th

Winner at Poster Session

FRANCESCATO

Yan

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Poster Winner - 6th

Winner at Poster Session

WESTACOTT

Paul

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Poster Winner - 7th

Winner at Poster Session

SIDIROPOULOS

Themistoklis

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Session 1 Joint Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

DE GROUCHY

Philip

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Session 1 Joint Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

OLSSON ROBBIE

Stephen

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Session 2 Joint Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

HUTCHINSON

Chris

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Session 2 Joint Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

SHAW

Mike

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Session 3 Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

ANSELL

Catherine

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Session 4 Joint Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

TRUPPE

Stefan

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Session 4 Joint Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

OPPERMANN

Malte

PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

Session 5 Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 02/07/2012

CLARK

Caroline

CCAPP Prize

CCAPP Prize

Dr Pliny A & Margaret H Priz in CCAPP

STREGE

Charlotte

DarkAttack2012

DarkAttack2012

Stefano Franscini Centre Prize for best talk under 33 years.

STREGE

Charlotte

Santander Mobility Award

Santander Mobility Award

Santander Mobility Award 2012

STREGE

Charlotte

Santander Mobility Award

Santander Mobility Award

Santander Mobility Award 2012

CLARK

Caroline

Pioneers Competition Pioneers Competition EPSRC ICT Pioneers competition BEESLEY

George

2011

Award

Award Full Description

Citation

Surname

First Name

Best student talk award

American Meteorological Society in Spokane.

Conference on "Oceanic and Atmospheric Fluid Dynamics" held by the American Meteorological Society in Spokane.

HAUSSMANN

Ute

PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

Session 1 winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

TAYLOR

Matt

PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

Session 2 Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

WUESTNER

Sebastian

PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

Session 3 Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

WENT

Daniel

PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

Session 2 Winner

Winner of Talk at PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

IVES

Sarah

PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

Session 1 Runner-up

Winner of Runner-up Talk at PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

JAMES

David

PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

Session 2 Runner-up Winner

Winner of Runner-up Talk at PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

BALL

William

PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

Session 3 Runner-up Winner

Winner of Runner-up Talk at PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

KELLEHER

Edmund

PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

Session 2 Runner-up Winner

Winner of Runner-up Talk at PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

THOMAS

Daniel

PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

Poster Winner - 1st

Winner at Poster Session

CLARK

Caroline

PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

Poster Winner - 2nd

Winner at Poster Session

KIM

Hyun Tae

PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

Poster Winner - 3rd

Winner at Poster Session

YOXALL

Edward

PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

Poster Winner - 4th

Winner at Poster Session

CLARK

Caroline

PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

Poster Winner - 5th

Winner at Poster Session

TRUPPE

Stefan

PGR Symposium 28/06/2011

Poster Winner - 6th

Winner at Poster Session

FARLEY-NICHOLLS

James

GSEPS Research Syposium 22/07/2011

1st Prize Winner

GSEPS Research Symposium Prize Winner

CLARK

Caroline

GSEPS Research Syposium 22/07/2011

2nd Prize Winner

GSEPS Research Symposium Prize Winner

WHITE

Rachel

GSEPS Research Syposium 22/07/2011

Highly Commended Prize Winner

GSEPS Research Symposium Prize Winner

BLOOM

Michael

GSEPS Research Syposium 22/07/2011

Highly Commended Prize Winner

GSEPS Research Symposium Prize Winner

THOMPSON

Erica

ABDUSPG Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc Pantelidou Christiana
ABDUSPG Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc Passias Achilleas
ABDUSPG Abdus Salam Postgraduate Prize For annual award to a student in the Department of Physics for the best performance in the Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces MSc Schmitzer Bernhard
DIRECTOR'S Director's Prize For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in the MSc in Theory and Simulation of Materials. FALLON Joseph
G LOCKE Gladys Locke Prize in Applied Optics For annual award to the student who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Optics MSc course, taking into account written examinations, laboratory and project work. JAIN Rishabh
WINTON PHD Winton Capital Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics. KNEIP Stefan
WINTON PHD Winton Capital Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Physics For annual award to the student with the best PhD thesis in Physics. RACE Christopher
DIRECTOR'S Director's Prize For annual award to the student with the best overall performance in the Plastic Electronics MRES. WESTACOTT Paul
ANNE THORNE Thesis Prize Imperial College Centenary Prize - LADY ANNE THORNE A PhD thesis in experimental physics concerned with the development and / or use of new experimental instrumentation or techniques. MORRISON Kelly