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Professor Chris Phillips is a Professor of Experimental Solid State Physics at Imperial College London's Department of Physics, part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He leads the Optoelectronics section and holds affiliations with the Experimental Solid State Physics Group, Quantum Engineering, Science and Technology, and The Light Community. With over 280 publications and 26 PhD graduates, his research focuses on quantum optical effects in nanostructures, including semiconductor 'artificial atoms', quantum metamaterials for superlens applications, and mid-IR medical imaging for cancer diagnosis. He has pioneered Digistain technology, a quantitative method for cancer grading, and is exploring quantum ratchet solar cells for ultra-high efficiency energy conversion.
His career spans 40+ years with roles including Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences (2009–present), international panel memberships, and BBC collaborations. He has secured over £10M in grants, predominantly from EPSRC. Awards include recognition for innovative undergraduate teaching. His research portfolio combines cutting-edge physics with clinical applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.
Scientific contributions span quantum metamaterials for sub-diffraction imaging, thresholdless THz lasers, and nanoscale chemical imaging of cellular structures. Public engagement includes science festivals in India/Kazakhstan and media appearances. Current projects include clinical trials of Digistain and quantum ratchet solar cell prototyping.
