Jason Joseph William Alexander Robinson

Professor Jason Joseph William Alexander Robinson is a leading academic in Materials Physics at the University of Cambridge, where he holds the title of Professor of Materials Physics. He is also a Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge, and a Distinguished Visiting Professor at City University of Hong Kong. His career spans roles such as Royal Society University Research Fellow (2011–2018) and Director of Studies in Materials Science at St John's College since 2011.

• Alma Mater: St John's College, Cambridge (PhD in Superconductor-Ferromagnet Junctions, 2007)
• Academic Leadership: Head of the Department of Materials Science (2020–present) and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism (2023–present)

Robinson's research focuses on the intersection of superconductivity and spintronics, particularly in creating dissipationless spin currents and exploring unconventional superconductivity. His work has implications for low-energy computing and quantum technologies, with specific interests in superconductor proximity effects, triplet Cooper pairs, and topological transport phenomena.

The 15 most recent publications highlight advancements in spin-orbit coupling, superconducting diodes, quantum point contacts, and oxide interfaces. These works span disciplines like Materials Science, Condensed Matter Physics, and Quantum Technologies, with subfields including magnetic heterostructures, vortex dynamics, and spintronic device engineering.

• Scientific Awards
  • Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM) (2011)
  • Royal Society University Research Fellowship (2011)
  • Brian Pippard Prize for Superconductivity (2010)
  • Junior Research Fellowship at St John's College (2008)
  • Bessemer Medal (2004)
  • Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers Scholarship (2003)

As head of the Quantum Materials and Devices group, Robinson mentors PhD and Master's students, oversees grants, and contributes to editorial and advisory roles globally. His lab focuses on experimental investigations into hybrid superconducting/magnetic systems, with an emphasis on scalable quantum devices and novel magnetic interfaces.