Lottie M Harding

Dr. Lottie M Harding is a Senior Research Associate at the Interface Analysis Centre, University of Bristol, specializing in nuclear materials science. She holds a PhD and focuses on uranium-based compounds, actinide oxides, and thin film behavior under extreme conditions.

Her research explores:

• Material degradation mechanisms in nuclear fuels
• Epitaxial growth of uranium dioxide and actinide thin films
• Oxidation kinetics and corrosion behavior of advanced nuclear materials
• Synchrotron-based characterization of actinide compounds

Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on uranium material science, covering thin film synthesis, oxidation reactions, resonant scattering techniques, and fusion reactor material performance. The work integrates physics, chemistry, and nuclear engineering approaches.

No scientific awards or student advising roles are mentioned in available sources.

She contributes to the Materials & Devices research group and maintains active collaborations through the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility for dataset development.