Claudia Tait

Dr. Claudia Tait is a Royal Society University Research Fellow at the Chemistry Department of the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on advancing Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) spectroscopy to investigate fundamental photophysical processes in photovoltaic devices, particularly spin-dependent phenomena in organic solar cells and emerging solar technologies.

• Education: Summa cum laude graduate from the University of Padova; DPhil from the University of Oxford under Prof. Christiane R. Timmel.
• Prior affiliations: Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington (2015-2017) and Freie Universität Berlin (2017-2020) with a Marie Curie Fellowship.

Her work leverages pulse ESR and pEDMR to study charge-transfer states, triplet states, and spin interactions in photovoltaic materials. She has pioneered shaped microwave pulse techniques to enhance resolution and selectivity in ESR measurements. Current research includes CO2 photoreduction catalysts, organic semiconductor doping, and energy transfer mechanisms in bio-inspired systems.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in spin dynamics, charge transport, and supramolecular systems. Notable themes include photovoltaic efficiency optimization, quantum coherence in spin systems, and innovative measurement methodologies.

• Scientific Awards: Bruker Thesis Prize (Royal Society of Chemistry), John Weil Young Investigator Award (International ESR Society), Marie Curie Individual Fellowship.

Dr. Tait leads the Tait Group at Oxford, focusing on interdisciplinary research bridging chemistry, physics, and materials science to address challenges in sustainable energy conversion.