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Professor Mike Finnis holds the Chair in Materials Theory and Simulation at Imperial College London's Department of Materials within the Faculty of Engineering. His research bridges electronic structure theory, atomic behavior, thermodynamics, and microstructure evolution. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and has received prestigious awards for his contributions to interatomic force modeling and materials science.
Education:
- PhD in Physics, University of Cambridge (1971–1974)
- BA, University of Cambridge
Research Interests: Focuses on condensed matter physics, nanotechnology, and computational materials design. His work integrates electronic structure modeling with thermodynamic and microstructural analysis, supported by his joint appointment in Physics and Materials.
Awards & Honors:
- Born Medal (2005)
- Alexander von Humboldt Award (2014)
- Mott Medal (2017)
- Fellow of the Royal Society (2021)
- Dirac Medal (2022)
Professional Roles: Former Director/Deputy Director of the Thomas Young Centre (London Centre for Theory and Simulation). Active reviewer for EPSRC and international funding bodies. Member of The Matter Community and affiliated with the Royal School of Mines.
