Robbie Mackenzie

Robbie Mackenzie is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol's Interface Analysis Centre, holding a PhD (2023) and MSci. His research spans nuclear engineering and materials science, with core focus on diamond-based radiation detection systems and nuclear energy conversion technologies. He actively contributes to the Cabot Institute's City Futures and Low Carbon Energy research themes.

His educational background includes a PhD thesis titled "A Diamond Gammavoltaic Cell" supervised by T.B. Scott and N.A. Fox at Bristol, alongside an MSci degree. Research interests center on developing radiation-hard materials for energy applications, particularly diamond gammavoltaic cells that convert radiation into electricity, and innovative nuclear fuel reprocessing methodologies.

Recent publication trends reveal dual research thrusts: advancing nuclear materials science through projects like GANEX ligand radiation tolerance testing, and pioneering STEM education initiatives to reshape public perception of nuclear energy. His work bridges technical innovation with science communication, targeting both energy technology development and workforce pipeline cultivation.

As Principal Investigator for "The Reproducibility and Scale-Up of Radiation-hard Gammavoltaics" (2024-2026), he leads a team scaling diamond-based radiation-to-electricity conversion systems. Collaborative networks include key Bristol researchers like Scott, Fox, and Hutson across nuclear engineering and materials science domains.

Operational within the Interface Analysis Centre's advanced materials characterization facilities, his work directly supports the University's Cabot Institute for the Environment mission through low-carbon energy research and sustainable technology development.