Jack Devlin

Dr. Jack Devlin is a Royal Society University Research Fellow and Lecturer at the Department of Physics, Imperial College London. He is affiliated with the Quantum Engineering, Science and Technology group, Quantum Technology for Fundamental Physics, and the Ion Trapping group. His research focuses on precision measurements of fundamental quantities, new physics searches using table-top experiments, and dark matter detection with quantum sensors.

Key research interests include measuring the electron's electric dipole moment using ytterbium fluoride molecules, simulating multi-level molecular systems for laser cooling applications, testing CPT symmetry via proton-antiproton comparisons, and dark matter detection using superconducting LC circuits and Penning traps. He leads the Ion Trapping group and collaborates with CERN's Antiproton Decelerator facility.

• Developed novel sympathetic laser cooling techniques for trapped protons/antiprotons
• Pioneered cryogenic Penning trap systems for antiproton storage
• Contributed to the BASE experiment achieving 16 parts-per-trillion precision in antiproton-proton comparisons

His work has produced over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2013, with recent focus on axion dark matter detection (2023-2025) and antiproton magnetic moment measurements (2022-2024). He holds a Royal Society University Research Fellowship supporting his experimental program.

Current projects include developing the BASE-STEP transportable antiproton reservoir and advancing laser cooling techniques for molecular systems.