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Professor Jeremy Hutson is a theoretical physicist and chemist at Durham University, holding joint appointments as Professor in both the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Physics. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) and a leading expert in the theory of ultracold molecules, intermolecular forces, and quantum scattering.
Education & Career: While specific degrees are not listed, his extensive publication record, prestigious awards, and joint professorships indicate a long and distinguished academic career. His research spans decades and has been foundational in the theoretical understanding of ultracold molecular systems.
Research Interests: His work focuses on theoretical molecular physics, chemical dynamics, and intermolecular forces, particularly in the context of ultracold and cold molecules. He investigates quantum phenomena such as Feshbach resonances, sympathetic cooling, quantum chaos, and microwave control of molecular systems. His theoretical models are instrumental in guiding experimental efforts in creating and manipulating ultracold molecular states for quantum computing, simulation, and precision measurement.
Scientific Awards & Recognition:
- Joseph Thomson Medal and Prize – Institute of Physics (2016)
- Tilden Prize – Royal Society of Chemistry (2011)
- Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) – Elected 2010
- Humboldt Research Award – 2010
- Kolos Medal – University of Warsaw & Polish Chemical Society (2007)
- Computational Chemistry Award – Royal Society of Chemistry (2007)
Grants & Collaborations: His work is supported through international collaborations with leading experimental groups in Colorado, Innsbruck, Berlin, and beyond. His theoretical frameworks are critical in interpreting experimental data and designing new experiments in ultracold physics.
Labs & Tools: He is the co-developer of widely used computational packages such as MOLSCAT, BOUND, FIELD, and Diatomic-py, which are essential for calculating bound states, collision properties, and hyperfine structures in ultracold systems.
