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Prof. Gavin Lotay is a Professor and Director of Research and Innovation at the University of Surrey's School of Mathematics and Physics, specializing in nuclear astrophysics. His research focuses on understanding element production in explosive astrophysical environments, particularly classical novae and X-ray bursts. He holds a MSci in Physics from the University of Birmingham (2004) and a PhD in Nuclear Physics from the University of Edinburgh (2009), followed by a Rutherford Fellowship in Nuclear Astrophysics. Key roles include Director of Learning and Teaching and leadership in experimental studies using advanced facilities like GRETINA and TRIUMF.
- Education:
- MSci Physics, University of Birmingham, 2004
- PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics, University of Edinburgh, 2009
- Research Interests:
- Nuclear Astrophysics, Gamma-ray Spectroscopy, Direct Reaction Studies
- Explosive stellar phenomena modeling (e.g., novae, supernovae)
- Development of radioactive beam experiments and detector systems
- Key Achievements:
- First direct measurements of p-process reactions on radioactive nuclei
- Leadership in international collaborations at facilities like ANL and TRIUMF
- Advancements in understanding neutron source reactions for s-process nucleosynthesis
His work bridges experimental nuclear physics and astrophysics, addressing critical uncertainties in element formation and cosmic gamma-ray emission. Ongoing efforts include exploiting next-generation facilities (e.g., FRIB) to study exotic nuclei and nucleosynthesis pathways in extreme stellar environments.
