Kislon Voitchovsky

Professor Kislon Voitchovsky is the Head of Condensed Matter Physics and a Professor in the Department of Physics at Durham University, where he is also affiliated with the Biophysical Sciences Institute. His research bridges condensed matter physics, biophysics, and nanotechnology, focusing on nanoscale phenomena at biological and synthetic interfaces.

Research Interests: Voitchovsky's work explores the molecular-scale behavior of complex systems, including lipid membranes, nanoparticle interactions, ionic dynamics at solid-liquid interfaces, and advanced atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques. His group studies hydration landscapes, nanomechanical properties, and electrokinetic processes to understand fundamental interfacial science with applications in biomedicine, energy, and materials design.

Recent Publications: His 2023-2025 publications emphasize nanoscale mapping of hydration, ionic ordering, lipid membrane mechanics, and nanoparticle-biomembrane interactions. These works demonstrate consistent innovation in high-resolution AFM methodologies and molecular dynamics simulations to probe interfacial phenomena in biological and environmental contexts.

Supervision: He currently mentors five PhD students: Amal Alamri, Ke Sun, Michael Rennick, Ruth McTiernan, and Thomas Williamson.

Labs & Teams: As Head of Condensed Matter Physics, Voitchovsky leads a research group specializing in nanoscale characterization, leveraging AFM and computational tools to study soft matter and biological interfaces.