Chris Finlayson

Chris Finlayson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Aberystwyth University. His research focuses on Supramolecular Materials, Optoelectronics, Soft Nanophotonics, and Low Dimensional Semiconductors. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Southampton and Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory.

Education:

• B.Sc. Physics, University of Birmingham (1998)
• Ph.D. in Semiconductor Nanoparticles, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge (2007)

Research Interests:

Finlayson’s work explores functional materials at molecular and supramolecular scales, including photonic crystals, polymer opals, and nanocrystals. His projects emphasize structural color, optoelectronic applications, and novel composite materials.

Publications:

His recent research highlights structural color tuning via nanoparticle assembly, polymer opal synthesis, and quantum chemistry simulations. These studies contribute to advancements in photonics and sustainable materials.

Awards:

• Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship (2007)

Grants & Projects:

• A Novel, Real-Time Tuberculosis Detector (UK Research and Innovation, 2025-2027)
• Global Wales Mobility Fund: Polymer Photonics (Universities Wales, 2021-2022)

Labs/Teams:

Finlayson collaborates with researchers in nanophotonics and materials science, contributing to interdisciplinary projects at Aberystwyth and international labs.