Alton Horsfall

Professor Alton Horsfall is a faculty member at the Department of Engineering in Durham University. His research focuses on advanced semiconductor devices, quantum electronics, and power systems for extreme environments.

Research interests include:

• Semiconductor physics and device engineering
• Quantum sensing and spintronics
• Power electronics for hostile environments
• Nanomaterials and quantum dots
• Radiation-hardened electronics
• High-temperature and cryogenic device modeling

Recent publications highlight his work on silicon carbide-based quantum sensors, multi-level power converters, and radiation effects on semiconductor devices. He supervises multiple PhD students in engineering and materials science projects.