Neel Mackinnon

Neel Mackinnon serves as a Research Fellow in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Glasgow, where he conducts advanced research in theoretical and applied optical physics with emphasis on chiral light-matter interactions and nanoscale systems.

His primary research domains include Optics, Photonics, and Nanomaterials, focusing on optical helicity, chiral media symmetries, and electronic property manipulation in 2D materials. This work bridges fundamental electromagnetic theory with nanotechnology applications, exploring how structured light beams can control quantum properties at atomic scales.

Analysis of his 2018-2024 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory in chiral photonics, with increasing emphasis on nanomaterial applications. Key trends include establishing theoretical frameworks for helicity conservation laws, distinguishing fundamental properties of chirality, and developing novel techniques for spatial control of nanoelectronic behavior using tailored light fields. His 2024 ACS Nano publication demonstrates practical implementation of these concepts in 2D material engineering.

Dr. Mackinnon collaborates extensively with Professor Stephen Barnett and Dr. Jörg Götte's research group at Glasgow, contributing to a vibrant theoretical physics ecosystem focused on quantum optical phenomena and electromagnetic symmetries.