Kieran Craig

Kieran Craig is a Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde in the Department of Physics. His work focuses on gravitational wave physics and advanced optical coating technologies for precision sensing. He collaborates with major international observatories including LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA.

• Role: Research Fellow
• Institution: University of Strathclyde
• Department: Physics

Research Interests: Dr. Craig's research spans gravitational wave detection, material science for detector coatings, and quantum-enhanced interferometry. His projects aim to improve sensitivity in gravitational wave observatories through high-quality optical coatings and cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Scientific Contributions: Recent work includes analyzing gravitational wave emissions from supernovae and pulsars. Key projects: Quantum-enhanced Interferometry for New Physics (2024-2025) and High-quality optical coatings for precision sensing (2023) funded by STFC and Leonardo UK Ltd.

• Collaborations: LIGO Scientific Collaboration, The Virgo Collaboration, KAGRA Collaboration
• Grants: STFC Science and Technology Facilities Council, Leonardo UK Ltd.