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Professor John Evans is a leading researcher in the Department of Chemistry at Durham University. His work focuses on Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, particularly in oxide ion conductors, molecular ferroelectrics, and negative thermal expansion materials.
- Education: 1st Class M. Chem. and PhD from Oxford University
- Academic Career: Lecturer (1998), Reader (2003), Chair (2007), Head of Department (2009-2014)
- Key Research Areas: Solid-state materials, crystallography, neutron diffraction, and energy applications
- Email: john.evans@durham.ac.uk
Professor Evans has made significant contributions to understanding crystal structures and their dynamic properties. His recent work explores polymorphism in molecular ferroelectrics, oxygen exchange mechanisms in hydrogen production, and structural engineering of multifunctional materials.
His 1851 Fellowship at Oxford laid the foundation for his career in materials chemistry. Current supervisees include George Marshall, Oliver Wagstaff, and Talia Pryce. Collaborative projects span from neutron diffraction studies to catalytic materials development.
