About
Dr Michael Hunt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Durham University, where he serves as Director of Education. His research focuses on experimental and computational studies of low-dimensional nanometre-scale structures, particularly graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, and nanotubes, combining techniques like scanned probe microscopy, electron microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy with ab-initio and semi-empirical computation.
Research Trends from his 15 most recent publications (2025-2014) emphasize energy storage (e.g., MoS2 electrodes, aqueous supercapacitors), material synthesis (e.g., carbon aerogels, nickel nanoparticles), and electronic properties of 2D materials. Key subfields include hydrogen evolution, flexible electronics, nanostructuring, electrochemical systems, and environmental toxicity of nanoparticles.
Teaching Roles include undergraduate courses on condensed matter physics, electronics, and laboratory skills, alongside postgraduate instruction in symmetry theory and data analysis. Administrative roles include Level 1 Course Director and Examination Committee Chair.
Supervision Students:
- Amy Smith (PDRA)
- Charles Haddon (PGR)
- Mian Faisal (PGR)
- Rollo Hutson (PGR)
