Dr Obinna Abah
My research is in the emerging field of quantum science and technology with the aim of realizing efficient quantum thermal devices and quantum dynamic processes. I combine tools from quantum information theory, condensed matter physics, quantum measurement, quantum control via shortcut-to-adiabaticity and statistical physics to model quantum devices as well as quantum dynamics processes that are operating far from equilibrium.
Dr Srivatsa B. Prasad
My research has mainly focused on dipolar Bose-Einstein condensates and other quantum systems with dipole-dipole interactions. Some topics of interest to me in this field include the generation and subsequent dynamics of quantum vortices, the effects of rotations and oscillations, superfluid turbulence, supersolidity, and few-body ground states of dipolar fermions. These systems are now possible to produce in quantum optics experiments using lanthanide atomic gases of (currently) dysprosium, erbium and europium, and their study has enhanced our understanding of the influence of interactions in many-body quantum physics.
Dr Andrew Baggaley
My main research interest is turbulence in quantum fluids, and how this form of turbulence compares to the classical form we are more familiar with. I also have interests in vortex dynamics in two-component and dipolar BECs and neutron stars.
Professor Carlo F. Barenghi
I am interested in vortices and turbulence in classical fluids and in quantum fluids, particularly superfluid helium and atomic Bose-Einstein condensates.
Dr Thomas Billam
My principal research interest is in the non-equilibrium dynamics of ultracold Bose gases. In particular I am interested in quantum vortex dynamics and quantum turbulence, non-equilibrium Bose-Einstein condensate dynamics, and bright solitary matter-waves and their application to interferometry. I am also interested in using ultracold-atoms as quantum simulators of physics in the early-universe. I have a strong interest in modelling current ultracold atom experiments, and working to propose new ones.
Dr Ryan Doran
My research interests are in the theoretical treatment of ultra-cold quantum gases, working on problem involving dynamics and turbulence of 2 and 3 dimensional Bose Einstein Condensates. I am one of EPSRC’s NFFDy fellows (National Fellowship in Fluid Dynamics), working on the visualisation of superfluid turbulence using an immiscible second component.
Thomas Flynn
I study quantum gases, with a particular interest in novel states of matter that can be observed in quantum gas experiments such as quantum droplets in atomic mixtures, and supersolids and quantum droplets in dipolar gases. In these systems beyond-mean-field effects are significant resulting in states that can be used to study quantum fluctuations.
Dr Nick Keepfer
Currently, my research projects are focused around quantum droplets and the application of machine learning to quantum gases. I aim to look at dynamical behaviours of quantum droplets subjected to quenches, as well as to leverage machine learning algorithms for the analysis and prediction of quantum gas behaviours.
Dr Gary (I-Kang) Liu
My research interests are equilibrium and nonequilibrium dynamics of Bose-Einstein condensed systems in diverse ranges of length scales, such as atomic Bose gases in micro-meter scales, and fuzzy dark matter in cosmological scales. Recently I turn my attention to the neutron star interior where superfluid components can play a crucial role in glitches.
Dr Nick Parker
My research uses computational and mathematical approaches to understand quantum gases and fluids. I am particularly interested in the properties and dynamics of vortices, turbulence, solitons and droplets in these systems. I also have interests in mathematical biology and ecology, studying problems such as the spread of tree disease and the movement of human stem cells.
Richard Tattersall
My PhD is on non-equilibrium dynamics of vortices in 2D quantum fluids. In particular, does universal scaling behaviour emerge in numerical simulations of a system of point vortices? I am also interested in all issues surrounding physics education, outreach and engagement.
Dr Toby Wood
My research concerns the dynamics of the superfluid and superconducting components of neutron stars. I am interested in how the behaviour of microscopic vortices gives rise to the large-scale evolution of rotation and magnetic field in these objects.