Christopher Bell

Christopher Bell serves as Associate Professor and Academic Director of Recruitment and Admissions in the School of Physics at the University of Bristol. Holding PhD, MSci, and BA degrees from the University of Cambridge, he leads research at the intersection of condensed matter physics and quantum materials. His institutional profile highlights leadership in academic administration while maintaining active experimental research.

Research interests focus on quantum materials engineering, particularly the creation and control of novel electronic phases in low-dimensional systems. His work centers on two-dimensional superconductors, ultrathin ferromagnets, and their coexistence through techniques including field-effect gating, thin film heterostructures, and proximity effects. Research spans condensed matter physics, materials science, and quantum device engineering with emphasis on fundamental low-temperature phenomena.

Publications reveal strong thematic concentration in uranium-based quantum materials and oxide heterostructures, with recent work on uranium dioxide thin films, metastable uranium phases, and quantum transport phenomena. His experimental approach combines nanofabrication, epitaxial growth, and low-temperature characterization to explore emergent electronic states.

As Principal Investigator, Bell leads three research projects including Advanced Nanofabrication for Quantum Material Exploration (2024-2027). His supervisory record includes 8 postgraduate research projects, with extensive engagement in conference participation (16 instances), peer review (13), and schools outreach. Research groups affiliations include Condensed Matter Physics CDT, Quantum & Soft Matter, and Nanofabrication facilities.