Chris Ford

Prof. Chris Ford is a Professor of Quantum Electronics at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Cavendish Laboratory's Semiconductor Physics Group. His research focuses on quantum transport phenomena, surface acoustic wave (SAW) technologies, and strongly correlated electron systems. He holds a PhD and MA from Cambridge and has held roles including Research Fellowship at Girton College and Lecturer at the Cavendish Laboratory.

His experimental work investigates SAW-driven quantum control, including single-electron manipulation, quantum dot dynamics, and spin-charge separation in low-dimensional systems. Key contributions include quantized conductance studies in oxide heterostructures, nonlinear Luttinger liquid behavior, and single-photon emission from SAW-modulated devices.

Research themes span quantum information, nanoelectronics, and condensed matter physics. Notable projects address electron transport in GaAs quantum wires, Coulomb blockade phenomena, and high-yield quantum dot fabrication. His lab develops microscopic air-bridge arrays for quantum device interconnects and explores thermoelectricity in nanocrystal monolayers.

Prof. Ford's work bridges theoretical and experimental physics, with applications in quantum computing, optoelectronics, and novel electronic devices. His group collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving semiconductor nanostructures and topological surface states.