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MSc in Physics, MSc in Physics with Extended Research

Professor Ben Sauer

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MSc in Physics with Quantum Dynamics

Prof Christopher Dunsby

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Dr William Proud

Dr William Proud
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Professor Ji-Seon Kim

Professor Ji-Seon Kim
MRes in Soft Electronic Materials

Professor Andrew Tolley

Professor Andrew Tolley
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Dr Nick Wardle

Dr Nick Wardle
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Professor David Colling

Professor David Colling
MRes in Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences

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