James Lees

Dr. James Lees is an Associate Lecturer at the University of York, specializing in advanced thermal microscopy and materials science. His work bridges experimental physics with interdisciplinary applications, including multilayer heat transport and phononic metamaterials. He has contributed to diverse fields such as astrophysics, nuclear physics, and biophysics while actively engaging in science communication through nationwide committees and authored physics books.

Research interests focus on spatially resolved nanothermal transport using scanning thermal microscopy, with a particular emphasis on multilayer and phononic structures. His 2023 publication in Physica Scripta highlights contributions to materials characterization techniques.

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