Martin Dove

Martin Dove is Professor of Condensed Matter and Materials Physics at the School of Physics and Astronomy, Queen Mary University of London, where he conducts research on structural properties of materials using neutron and X-ray scattering techniques. His work bridges fundamental physics and materials engineering with applications in energy technologies and functional materials.

His primary research focuses on negative thermal expansion mechanisms, lattice dynamics of framework materials, and the development of computational methods like reverse Monte Carlo modeling. He investigates phase transitions in perovskites, thermal expansion anomalies in ceramics, and structural properties of disordered systems through total scattering analysis and molecular simulations.

Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals sustained leadership in negative thermal expansion research, with significant contributions to understanding scandium trifluoride systems and copper pyrophosphate transitions. His recent work extends to perovskite materials for energy applications, metal-organic frameworks, and advanced scattering data analysis techniques, demonstrating consistent innovation in materials characterization methods.