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Dr. Nicholas Bristowe is an Associate Professor in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at the Department of Physics, Durham University. He joined Durham University, his alma mater, in 2020 after holding positions at the University of Kent (Lectureship, 2017) and research fellowships at Imperial College London and the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851. He maintains an honorary lecturer position at Imperial College London.
- Education: PhD in oxide perovskites from the University of Cambridge.
His research focuses on structure-property relations in perovskites and related functional materials, with emphasis on multiferroics, magnetoelectric coupling, and negative thermal expansion. He employs first-principles calculations and group-theoretical approaches to design materials with tunable properties.
The 15 most recent articles reflect trends in condensed matter physics, material science, and crystal structure analysis. Key subfields include pressure-induced phase transitions, orbital ordering, Rashba spin splitting, hybrid improper ferroelectrics, and dielectric anomalies in tungsten bronzes. His work bridges theoretical modeling and experimental validation of material behaviors.
Scientific Awards:
- Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 Research Fellowship
- Imperial College Research Fellowship
Supervision: Mentors postgraduate research students Paul Dirk and Pierre Peuch. His collaborative projects span institutions including University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and University of Kent.
