Our research groups

The Oxford Physics Microstructure Detector (OPMD) laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation to evaluate sensors in the laboratory before and after irradiation as well as to build detector assemblies.

The Oxford Centre For High Energy Density Science (OxCHEDS) brings together groups from across Atomic and Laser physics (and beyond) with an interest in the study of matter under extreme conditions.

We are currently working on Rotary Molecular Motors. In particular the Bacterial Flagellar Motor and F1FO ATP-synthase. The aim is to try and understand how these living machines work. We use a range of techniques. Molecular motors are tens of nanometre

We study novel quantum materials with the potential for integration in a new generation of fast, non-volatile memories and other electronic devices. Our current emphasis is on magnetic oxides which can be controlled by electric fields.

We develop mathematical theories to describe the fundamental properties of nature and explore their implications

The Photovoltaic and Optoelectronic device group is led by Prof Henry Snaith. Our main interest is in metal halide perovskites for photovoltaic and light emitting applications.

Physics of the circulation and structure of the global ocean and its impacts on climate

Physics and nanomechanics at the interface of biology and nanotechnology, in molecules, cells, tissues (artificial or natural) and whole organisms. Atomic force microscopy. Led by Professor Sonia Contera

Atmospheric observation data analysis of planets.

Processes governing planetary climate and its evolution over time

Investigating the surfaces of (primarily airless) bodies in our solar system.