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Chris Finlayson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Aberystwyth University. His research focuses on Supramolecular Materials, Optoelectronics, Soft Nanophotonics, and Low Dimensional Semiconductors. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Southampton and Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory.
Education:
- B.Sc. Physics, University of Birmingham (1998)
- Ph.D. in Semiconductor Nanoparticles, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge (2007)
Research Interests:
Finlayson’s work explores functional materials at molecular and supramolecular scales, including photonic crystals, polymer opals, and nanocrystals. His projects emphasize structural color, optoelectronic applications, and novel composite materials.
Publications:
His recent research highlights structural color tuning via nanoparticle assembly, polymer opal synthesis, and quantum chemistry simulations. These studies contribute to advancements in photonics and sustainable materials.
Awards:
- Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship (2007)
Grants & Projects:
- A Novel, Real-Time Tuberculosis Detector (UK Research and Innovation, 2025-2027)
- Global Wales Mobility Fund: Polymer Photonics (Universities Wales, 2021-2022)
Labs/Teams:
Finlayson collaborates with researchers in nanophotonics and materials science, contributing to interdisciplinary projects at Aberystwyth and international labs.
