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  • Dr Niladri Banerjee

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    Dr Niladri BanerjeeSenior Lecturer in Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 0783

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    Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

    Affiliations

    Department of Physics, EXSS General Section
    • Experimental Solid State Physics Group
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • The Matter Community
  • Dr Piers R F Barnes

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    Dr Piers R F BarnesLecturer in Experimental Solid State Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7609

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    1003, Huxley Building,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, EXSS General Section
    • Centre for Processable Electronics
    • Experimental Solid State Physics Group
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • The Matter Community
  • Professor Will Branford

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    Professor Will BranfordProfessor of Solid State Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 6674

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    912, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, EXSS General Section
    • Artificial Intelligence Network
    • Experimental Solid State Physics Group
    • Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
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  • Professor Kim Christensen

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    Professor Kim ChristensenProfessor of Theoretical Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7574

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    812, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Centre for Cardiac Engineering
    • Centre for Complexity Science
    • Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • ElectroCardioMaths Programme
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • Physics of Life
    • The Matter Community
  • Professor Lesley Cohen

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    Professor Lesley CohenAssociate Provost (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion)

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7598

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    1111, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, EXSS General Section
    • Energy Futures Lab Affiliate
    • Experimental Solid State Physics Group
    • Space Lab
    • The Matter Community
  • Dr Malcolm R Connolly

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    Dr Malcolm R ConnollyLecturer in Experimental Solid State Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 6679

    Location

    Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

    Affiliations

    Department of Physics, EXSS General Section
    • Experimental Solid State Physics Group
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • Quantum Engineering Science and Technology
    • Quantum Science and Device Facility
    • The Matter Community
  • Dr Jack A Devlin

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    Dr Jack A DevlinRoyal Society University Research Fellow

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    620, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, Quantum Optics & Laser Science Group
    • Centre for Cold Matter
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    • Quantum Engineering Science and Technology
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    • Quantum Technology for Fundamental Physics
    • The Matter Community
  • Dr Julie C Euvrard

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    Dr Julie C EuvrardLecturer in Experimental Solid State Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 9608

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    1003, Huxley Building,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, EXSS General Section
    • Centre for Processable Electronics
    • Experimental Solid State Physics Group
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • The Matter Community
  • Dr Jon Fenton

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    Dr Jon FentonSenior Strategic Teaching Fellow

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7568

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    313B, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, Physics Administration
    • Physics Teaching Fellows
    • The Matter Community
  • Professor Mike Finnis FRS

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    Professor Mike Finnis FRSChair in Materials Theory and Simulation

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 6812

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    2.27B, Royal School of Mines,
    South Kensington Campus

    Affiliations

    Department of Materials
    • Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • The Matter Community
  • Professor Matthew Foulkes

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    Professor Matthew FoulkesProfessor of Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7607

    Location

    810, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

    Affiliations

    Department of Physics, Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Artificial Intelligence Network
    • Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Energy Futures Lab Affiliate
    • Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • Quantum Engineering Science and Technology
    • The Matter Community
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  • Dr Sebastien R L Guenneau

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    Dr Sebastien R L GuenneauReader in Physics

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    308c, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • CNRS-Imperial Abraham de Moivre UMI
    • Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • The Matter Community
  • Professor Edward A Hinds FRS

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    Professor Edward A Hinds FRSChair in Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7901

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    213, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

    Affiliations

    Department of Physics, Quantum Optics & Laser Science Group
    • Centre for Cold Matter
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • Quantum Optics and Laser Science Group
    • The Matter Community
  • Professor Ji-Seon Kim

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    Professor Ji-Seon KimProfessor of Solid State Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7597

    Location

    B909, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

    Affiliations

    Department of Physics, EXSS General Section
    • Centre for Processable Electronics
    • Energy Futures Lab Affiliate
    • Experimental Solid State Physics Group
    • Nanoanalysis
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • The Matter Community
  • Dr Johannes Knolle

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    Dr Johannes KnolleReader in Quantum Simulation and Computation of Materials

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    812, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • Quantum Engineering Science and Technology
    • The Matter Community
  • Dr Derek K K Lee

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    Dr Derek K K LeeSenior Lecturer

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7602

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    809, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • The Matter Community
  • Professor Jon Marangos

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    Professor Jon MarangosLockyer Chair in Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7857

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    208, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

    Affiliations

    Department of Physics, Quantum Optics & Laser Science Group
    • Frontiers of Ultrafast Measurement
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • Physics of Life
    • Quantum Engineering Science and Technology
    • Quantum Optics and Laser Science Group
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  • Professor Arash Mostofi

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    Professor Arash MostofiProfessor of Theory and Simulation of Materials

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 8154

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    Bessemer B332, Royal School of Mines,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Materials, Academic Staff
    • Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Energy Futures Lab Affiliate
    • Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering
    • Quantum Engineering Science and Technology
    • The Matter Community
  • Professor Jenny Nelson FRS

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    Professor Jenny Nelson FRSProfessor of Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7581

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    1007, Huxley Building,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, EXSS General Section
    • Artificial Intelligence Network
    • Centre for Processable Electronics
    • Energy Futures Lab Affiliate
    • Experimental Solid State Physics Group
    • Frontiers of Ultrafast Measurement
    • Grantham Institute
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    • Nelson Group
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    • Thomas Young Centre - London Centre for the Theory and Simulation of Materials
  • Professor Rupert F M Oulton

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    Professor Rupert F M OultonProfessor of Nanophotonics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7576

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    914, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, EXSS General Section
    • Centre for Plasmonics and Metamaterials
    • Centre for Processable Electronics
    • Experimental Solid State Physics Group
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • Quantum Engineering Science and Technology
    • The Matter Community
  • Professor Sir John B Pendry FRS

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    Professor Sir John B Pendry FRSChair in Theoretical Solid State Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7606

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    808, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Centre for Plasmonics and Metamaterials
    • Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Metamaterials for Multiscale Physics and Mechanics
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • The Matter Community
  • Dr William G Proud

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    Dr William G ProudReader in Shock Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 5898

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    727, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, Plasma Physics Group
    • Centre for Blast Injury Studies
    • Institute for Security Science and Technology
    • Institute of Shock Physics
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • Plasma Physics Group
    • Space Lab
    • The Matter Community
    • The Space Plasma and Climate Community
  • Dr Isabel M Rabey

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    Dr Isabel M RabeySenior Teaching Fellow

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    313, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics
    • Physics Teaching Fellows
    • The Matter Community
  • Professor Ben Sauer

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    Professor Ben SauerProfessor of Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7868

    Location

    213, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

    Affiliations

    Department of Physics, Quantum Optics & Laser Science Group
    • Centre for Cold Matter
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • Quantum Engineering Science and Technology
    • Quantum Optics and Laser Science Group
    • Quantum Technology for Fundamental Physics
    • The Matter Community
  • Dr Frank Schindler

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    Dr Frank SchindlerLecturer in Condensed Matter Theory

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 6807

    Location

    806, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

    Affiliations

    Department of Physics, Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • The Matter Community
    • Theory of Topological Matter
  • Dr Paul Tangney

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    Dr Paul TangneySenior Lecturer

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 8155

    Location

    B330, Bessemer Building,
    South Kensington Campus

    Affiliations

    Department of Materials, Academic Staff
    • Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Frontiers of Ultrafast Measurement
    • The Matter Community
    • Thomas Young Centre - London Centre for the Theory and Simulation of Materials
  • Professor Michael R Tarbutt

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    Professor Michael R TarbuttProfessor of Experimental Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7741

    Location

    207, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

    Affiliations

    Department of Physics, Quantum Optics & Laser Science Group
    • Centre for Cold Matter
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • Quantum Engineering Science and Technology
    • Quantum Optics and Laser Science Group
    • Quantum Technology for Fundamental Physics
    • The Matter Community
  • Professor Richard C Thompson

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    Professor Richard C ThompsonProfessor

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 3606

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    620, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, Quantum Optics & Laser Science Group
    • Centre for Cold Matter
    • Ion Trapping
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • Quantum Engineering Science and Technology
    • Quantum Optics and Laser Science Group
    • Quantum Technology for Fundamental Physics
    • The Matter Community
  • Dr Stefan Truppe

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    Dr Stefan TruppeSenior Lecturer

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 9585

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    212, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

    Affiliations

    Department of Physics, Quantum Optics & Laser Science Group
    • Centre for Cold Matter
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • Quantum Optics and Laser Science Group
    • Quantum Technology for Fundamental Physics
    • The Matter Community
  • Professor Dimitri D Vvedensky

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    Professor Dimitri D VvedenskyProfessor of Physics

    E-mail +44 (0)20 7594 7605

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    813, Blackett Laboratory,
    South Kensington Campus

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    Department of Physics, Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Condensed Matter Theory Group
    • Physics Permanent Researchers
    • Physics of Life
    • The Matter Community

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