Nuclear Physics Group
The research of our Nuclear Physics group stretches the frontiers of nuclear understanding.
Welcome from the Head of Group
All aspects of nuclear physics are on our agenda - we are known internationally for our work in nuclear experiment, nuclear theory and nuclear applications. We lead research projects at the major international laboratories and also benefit from strong links in the UK with the National Physical Laboratory, AWE and UKAEA.
Professor Wilton Catford
Head of the Nuclear Physics Group
Nuclear Group - Staff December 2024
Explore our research areas
Nuclear doctoral focal awards
Training and research in nuclear skills is supported at Surrey through our participation in three doctoral focal awards (DFAs) in nuclear skills. Through these three programmes we expect to offer up to 15 PhD/EngD studentships each year in nuclear physics, radiation protection, nuclear materials and related subjects.
PLANET
PLANET, the Physics-Led Applications for Nuclear Engineering and Technology programme, will train at least 80 industry-ready nuclear scientists by 2034. creating a new generation of applied nuclear physicists with strong experimental, theoretical and computational skills to support the UK’s priorities in national security, clean energy and healthcare. Led by the University of York, with partners at Surrey, Cambridge, Lancaster and Edinburgh.
Surrey contact: Dr Esra Yuksel.
RAPTOR
RAPTOR focuses on the identification, understanding, assessment and solutions-delivery of pressing science and engineering, environmental, societal and regulatory challenges in the civil and defence nuclear sectors. The multidisciplinary RAPTOR collaboration will be driven by scientific endeavour, national priorities and industry need. The consortium is led by the University of Liverpool working with University of Manchester Dalton Nuclear Institute, University of Suffolk and University of Surrey together with nuclear energy and security sector partners.
Surrey contact: Professor Paul Sellin.
STAND-UP
STAND-UP brings together Universities of Birmingham, Cumbria, Derby, Lancaster, Nottingham, Strathclyde and Surrey, to train over 80 multidisciplinary engineering doctorates. The technical programme will be delivered through five residentials, all at Defence Nuclear Enterprise locations, in a year of specialised cohort-based training. Courses cover nuclear science and engineering, sustainable product lifecycle from design, through manufacture to decommissioning, alongside programmes of professional skills, outreach, project and risk management.
Surrey contact: Professor Mark Whiting.
