Sean Ogilvie

Dr. Sean Ogilvie is a Senior Research Fellow (equivalent to Research Fellow) in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sussex's School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. He holds a PhD in Physics from Sussex, an MSc in Advanced Materials from the University of Surrey, and a BA (Hons) in Physics from the University of Oxford. His academic progression includes Research Fellow (2018-2020), Research Fellow B (2020-2024), and Lecturer (2024-2025), culminating in his current Senior Research Fellow/Assistant Professor role.

His research specializes in liquid processing of 2D materials for printed electronics and energy applications. Key focus areas include:

• Nanomaterial exfoliation and size selection
• Conductive network design (graphene, MoS₂)
• Nanosheet-stabilized emulsions for functional inks
• Gas sensing heterostructures and electrochromic devices
• Structure-property relationships in nanomaterials

Dr. Ogilvie has authored 41 publications with recent emphasis on nanocarbon hybrids (2026), surface energy measurement of nanosheets (2024), and strain engineering in 2D materials (2023). His work consistently explores conductivity enhancement, sensor development, and nanomaterial characterization across physics, materials science, and nanotechnology disciplines.

He currently leads the 'Functional Nanomaterials Inks' grant (2023-2026) and teaches core modules in semiconductors, condensed matter physics, and nanomaterials at Sussex.