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Matt Gunn is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Physics at Aberystwyth University, actively contributing to planetary science, space instrumentation, and soft matter research. He leads multiple externally funded projects related to the ExoMars mission and develops advanced optical instruments such as the Enfys spectrometer and PanCam Operations Toolkit (PCOT).
His educational background includes a PhD and MPhys, with a doctoral thesis titled Spectral Imaging for Mars Exploration completed in 2013. His research expertise spans optical instrumentation, luminescence measurement, multispectral imaging, and photonic materials.
Gunn's research focuses on developing and calibrating instruments for planetary exploration, particularly for Mars. His work includes designing spectrometers, processing multispectral data, and studying solar phenomena such as the solar corona during eclipses. He also investigates structural color in polymer-based photonic materials, contributing to next-generation optical coatings and sensors.
His recent publications highlight trends in space instrumentation, data processing, and photonic materials, with a strong emphasis on open-source software, radiometric calibration, and field-deployable spectrometers. He frequently publishes in journals such as Solar Physics, Journal of Luminescence, and Radiation Measurements.
He has been involved in advisory roles, including the Remote Exploration Oversight Committee (REXOC) and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres’ Destination Space program. He is also active in public engagement, with media appearances on BBC Scotland and ATV News.
Gunn supervises several PhD students, including Matthew Wayne Jevon, Ariel Ladegaard, and Harry Marsh. He leads externally funded projects from the UK Space Agency and STFC, focusing on Enfys spectrometer development and PanCam data calibration. He co-manages the Soft Matter Laboratory, supporting interdisciplinary research in foams, soft photonics, and condensed matter physics.
He manages key equipment such as the FT-NIR spectrometer, high-speed camera, and rheometer, supporting experimental work across departments. His team develops open-source tools like PCOT and AUPE, enhancing data accessibility and mission planning for ExoMars.
