Paul Edwards

Paul Edwards is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde, affiliated with the Semiconductor Spectroscopy and Devices (SSD) research group. He is based within the Faculty of Science and has been a key researcher in semiconductor characterization since 2000.

Education:

• PhD in Physics, University of Durham (1999)
• BSc in Physics with a Year in Europe, Imperial College London (1995)

His research focuses on spectroscopic and microscopic analysis of semiconductor materials, particularly group III nitrides and their nanostructures. He employs techniques such as photoluminescence, electroluminescence, cathodoluminescence, electron beam-induced current (EBIC), and X-ray microanalysis. He also applies multivariate statistical methods to interpret complex datasets from these measurements. His work supports applications in solid-state lighting, communications, and environmental technologies.

The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on advanced characterization of nitride semiconductors, quantum wells, defect analysis in Ga₂O₃, and novel micro-optical systems. The research spans materials growth, optical properties, and device integration, with strong emphasis on hyperspectral imaging and nanoscale heterogeneity.

Scientific Awards:

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Edwards serves as a Co-investigator on multiple funded research projects, including those funded by EPSRC and Nuclear Waste Services, covering topics from integrated photonics to cement characterization under extreme conditions. He actively supervises doctoral researchers and contributes to research datasets and equipment management within the department. He is also involved in organizing and speaking at international workshops on semiconductor cathodoluminescence.

Labs and Teams: He is a core member of the Semiconductor Spectroscopy and Devices (SSD) research group at Strathclyde and utilizes key facilities such as the ESEM Quanta 250 and SEM SIRION 200 for electron microscopy and cathodoluminescence studies.