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Prof Rachel Oliver is a Professor of Materials Science at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy. She serves as Director of the Cambridge Centre for Gallium Nitride and Chief Scientific Officer of the spinout company Poro Technologies.
Education:
- MEng, University of Oxford
- DPhil, University of Oxford
Her research focuses on the characterization and engineering of GaN-based materials for optoelectronic and electronic devices. Key areas include defect analysis in nitride semiconductors, quantum dot development for single-photon sources, and porous GaN applications. She employs advanced techniques like atom-probe tomography, cathodoluminescence, and electron microscopy to study structure-property relationships.
Recent publications highlight trends in solar cell efficiency optimization, quantum well dynamics, and multi-microscopy characterization of defects. Her work addresses challenges in nitride materials, such as efficiency droop and defect passivation.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng)
Rachel Oliver leads the Cambridge Centre for Gallium Nitride, a key player in the EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility, providing nitride materials to UK academics. Her team collaborates on projects involving quantum cryptography, power electronics, and novel device concepts.
