Photonics and Quantum Sciences Group

We are part of the School of Mathematics and Physics and the Advanced Technology Institute, here we focus on exploring and exploiting the interaction of light with matter.

What we have to offer

We are involved in exciting research around spintronics, quantum electrodynamics and hybrid circuits which we explore using our various laboratories.

Meet the team

Professor Benedict Murdin

Professor of Physics, Head of the Photonics and Quantum Sciences Group

1966 born Rochester NY, USA 1989 BA in Physics from Cambridge University, UK (upgraded to a free MA after a couple of years!)1990 MSc in Optoelectronics from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK1993 PhD in Semiconductor spectroscopy from Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, UK1993 - 1996 European Union Marie Curie fellow at FOM-Rijnhuizen, Utrecht, NL1996 - 2002, Lecturer at ...