Gregory MacDougall

Gregory MacDougall is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, part of the Grainger College of Engineering. His research focuses on condensed matter physics, particularly exploring emergent magnetic properties of novel materials using neutron scattering and muon spin rotation (μSR). He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematical Physics from Simon Fraser University (2002) and a Ph.D. in Physics from McMaster University (2008). His work includes crystal growth of novel compounds and characterization of frustrated antiferromagnets, high-temperature superconductors, and multiferroics.

Education:

• B.Sc., Mathematical Physics, Simon Fraser University, 2002
• Ph.D., Physics, McMaster University, 2008

Research Interests:

• Spin-orbital and spin-lattice coupling
• Orbital order and magnetic frustration
• Superconductivity and magnetic fluctuations
• Neutron scattering and μSR techniques
• Single crystal growth for novel materials

Awards:

• Dean's Award for Excellence in Research (2017)
• Center for Advanced Study Fellow (2017–2018)
• NSF CAREER Award (2015)
• Gordon Battelle Award for Scientific Discovery (2011)

Teaching:

• PHYS 101 - College Physics: Mechanics & Heat
• PHYS 211 - University Physics: Mechanics
• Recognized as an 'Outstanding Teacher' for PHYS 225 in Spring 2015/2016