Michael Hunt

Dr. Michael Hunt is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Durham University, where he teaches advanced condensed matter physics courses including Condensed Matter Physics 3/4: Symmetry, Structure and Excitations, and supervises numerous PhD students. His administrative roles include Level 1 Course Director, member of the SSCC, and Education Committee member.

Dr. Hunt's research focuses on condensed matter physics with particular emphasis on materials for energy applications. His work spans electrochemical energy storage systems, nanomaterials, and condensed matter phenomena. He has developed expertise in supercapacitors, battery technologies, and the application of graphene and other 2D materials in energy storage devices.

His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward practical energy applications, with significant focus on MoS₂-based electrocatalysts, graphene aerogels, and advanced supercapacitor systems. The research integrates fundamental condensed matter physics with practical engineering solutions for hydrogen production and energy storage.

Dr. Hunt has supervised over ten PhD students to completion, including Rhys Williams, Taghreed Alsulami, and Mogtaba Mekki, with several current students working on advanced energy storage projects. His teaching portfolio includes both undergraduate and postgraduate courses focusing on condensed matter physics, symmetry, and energy-related topics.

His research is conducted within Durham's physics facilities with connections to the Centre for Materials Physics and the Institute for Materials Science, where he collaborates on advanced materials characterization and development for energy applications.