About
Dr. Liam O'Brien is a Reader in the Department of Physics at the University of Liverpool and a member of the Condensed Matter Physics group and Materials Innovation Factory. His research spans spin transport in nanoscopic devices, magnetic heterostructure growth, and nano-fabrication techniques. Previously, he held a Marie Skłodowska-Curie individual fellowship (2012-2015) and an early career lectureship at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge (2014-2017).
- Education:
- MSc, University of Oxford (2006)
- PhD, Imperial College London (2011)
His research focuses on spintronic devices, magnetic thin films, and quantum transport, with recent work on Dirac nodal arc semimetals and THz rectenna applications. Articles highlight trends in quantum computing, magnetic imaging, and nanofabrication. Notable grants include funding from the Medical Research Council, BBSRC, and EPSRC.
Key scientific awards include the Marie Skłodowska-Curie individual fellowship. He advises on spin valve architectures and artificial spin ice, with teaching roles in Correlated Electron Materials and Magnetic Properties of Solids. His lab at the Materials Innovation Factory explores glancing multi-angle deposition and non-local spin transport.
