Paul Snow

Paul Snow is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and the Condensed Matter Physics CDT. His research focuses on the interaction of light and acoustic waves with microstructured semiconductors, particularly porous silicon.

His research interests lie at the intersection of condensed matter physics, nanotechnology, and sensor development. He explores how porous silicon can be engineered to manipulate light and sound for applications in optoelectronics and gas sensing. Key areas include photonic and phononic crystals, luminescence, and diffusion of organic vapors in nanostructured materials.

The recent publications show a strong trend in utilizing porous silicon for acoustic and photonic bandgap structures, with applications in resonators, sensors, and spectroscopy. His work combines experimental characterization with modeling, particularly in hypersonic and elastic property measurements.

He has received research funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the British Council, serving as Principal Investigator on projects such as 'Interactions of Light and Nanostructures for Applications in Sensors' and as Co-Investigator on several others related to photonic crystals and aerogels.

Dr. Snow supervises research students and is part of the Optoelectronics Group at Bath. His work contributes to advancing functional nanomaterials for next-generation sensing and wave-based technologies.