Malcolm Connolly

Dr. Malcolm Connolly is a Lecturer in Experimental Solid State Physics at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Imperial College London. His research focuses on quantum behavior of electrons in nanomaterials, particularly for quantum computing applications. He co-hosts the Quantum Science and Device Facility (QSDF), which supports low-temperature experiments in scanning probe microscopy, quantum transport, and quantum optics. Affiliations include the Experimental Solid State Physics Group, Quantum Engineering, and The Matter Community.

Research interests span topological insulators, graphene-based quantum devices, and superconducting qubit integration. Notable work includes studies on Majorana bound states, quasihelical edge transport in quantum anomalous Hall insulators, and gigahertz charge pumping in graphene quantum dots. The QSDF facilitates advanced instrumentation for probing quantum phenomena at nanoscale.

Publications highlight advancements in quantum materials, such as synthetic spin-orbit coupling in hybrid nanowires and microwave sensing of Andreev bound states. His team explores intersections between condensed matter physics and quantum technologies, aiming to bridge fundamental research with device applications in quantum computing.