Rachel Pinnock

Rachel Pinnock is a researcher at the University of Bath, UK, focusing on condensed matter physics with a specialization in superconductivity and quantum materials. She joined Prof. Simon Bending's research group in July 2023, investigating the interplay between ferromagnetism and superconductivity in iron-based superconductors like EuFe₂(As₁₋ₓPₓ)₂. Her work combines experimental techniques (e.g., magnetization measurements, magnetic relaxation) with collaborations in advanced microscopy (Prof. Martino Poggio) and theoretical modeling (Prof. Alexandre Buzin). Notable contributions include the discovery of vortex polaron phenomena, a novel interaction between superconducting vortices and ferromagnetic domains.

Her research highlights interdisciplinary collaboration, with ongoing projects in 2024-2025 exploring vortex dynamics and material properties. She plans to present findings at the IBS2app 2025 conference in Miyazaki, Japan. Pinnock co-authored studies on child protection in teacher education and community responses to child sexual abuse, though these appear unrelated to her current physics focus, suggesting potential dual academic interests or institutional affiliations not explicitly detailed.