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Intracellular Ion-channel Function

Using single-channel approaches, our group is interested in studying the biophysical properties of novel intracellular ion-channels that are present on Ca²⁺-stores in cardiac and skeletal muscle.

Dr Elisa Venturi
Intracellular Ion-Channel Function Group

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Optical Micromanipulation

We are investigating the behaviour of optically trapped structures, fabricated using two photon polymerisation. Applications include low force surface microscopy and sub-picoNewton force measurement.

Dr. Dave Phillips
Nanophysics and Soft matter Group

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Solid State Spin Physics

I study semiconductor quantum dots and micropillars to develop components for a deterministic quantum network and quantum information applications.

Dr. Isobel Houghton
Centre for Quantum Photonics

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Quantum Mechanics

I am a theoretical physicist working in the field of quantum information. My main research interests are the foundations of quantum mechanics and their potential applications, in particular for information processing.

Dr. Nicolas Brunner
Theoretical Physics Group

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Nanophotonics

My research field is nano-optics. Currently, I'm constructing an instrument that will allow us to measure the spectral phase and amplitude of a light pulse propagating through a photonic structure, with a resolution better than the diffraction limit.

Dr. Johanna Tragardh
Nano-optics in the Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group

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Quantum Information

I am interested in quantum metrology, the manipulation of quantum information and quantum walks; currently focused on applying integrated waveguide circuitry for developing quantum technologies and quantum physics experiments.

Dr. Jonathan Matthews
Centre for Quantum Photonics

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Stem cells on a nanomaterial matrix

I develop natural polymer- and nanocomposite-based fibres and 2D/3D scaffolds, and observe the adhesion, proliferation and chondrogenic differentiation of stem cells upon them.

Dr. Nandita Singh
Pluripotent and Embryonic Stem Cell Group

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Microfluidics

My research looks at the behaviour of biological materials as they move. I design and build simple microfluidic devices to study flow on small scales.

Dr. Annela Seddon
Bristol Centre for Functional Nanomaterials
Self Assembly of Biological Nanostructures in the Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group

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Nanophysics

My research interests are focused on exceeding current limitations of scanning probe microscopy measurements - to be softer on the sample, more force sensitive and to go faster. Then we' ll see...

Dr. Loren Picco
Scanning Probe Microscopy in the Nanophysics and Soft Matter Group

"The new Bristol Centre will serve as a commendable and viable construct for interdisciplinary research; it's ultimate goal is to move to new shores and new territories."
_{Nobel laureate, Dr Heinrich Rohrer, 2010}

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