The Team
PhD students
Sophia-Rose Long
Masers, analogous to a Laser but operating in the microwave regime, is a device capable of converting visible light into microwaves in the L and X frequencies. My PhD aims to develop the room-temperature solid-state Maser into a more efficient but powerful, compact system with extended signal duration for 5G/6G deep-space communication applications, precise frequency standards in metrology, and developing ultrastable qubits for advanced quantum computers. I am deeply passionate about Maser/Laser technology, quantum computing, gravitational wave detection (LIGO and LISA) and companies pursuing these technologies (UKSA, ESA, NASA & Space X). This passion fuels my commitment to promoting the joy of pursuing STEM subjects to all genders, races, and nationalities, inspiring a diverse community of future scientists and engineers.
PhD Title: Advancing the next generation of miniature room-temperature solid-state Masers for ultra-secure communications
Supervisor: Dr Juna Sathian
Weronika Korgul
MSc Physics student preparing to transition to a full PhD position in October 2024. Research revolves around advancing MASER technology, with primary emphasis on characterizing samples for increased efficiency. I had the opportunity to collaborate on an ODMR experiment at Imperial College, and I am currently adapting and refining the methodology for implementation at Northumbria University. This involves transitioning from continuous-wave excitation to a more dynamic and controlled system. Beyond academia, I'm passionate about game design, digital art, and fiction writing.
PhD title: Advancing the Next Generation of Room-Temperature Nitrogen Vacant Diamond Masers
Supervisor: Dr Juna Sathian
Post Doctoral Researchers
Dr Priyanka Choubey
I have PhD in Nanophotonics from the School of Nano-Science and Technology (SNST), IIT Kharagpur. I received my Master's degree in Physics from RTMNU, Nagpur. I am enthusiastic about developing new ideas. During my doctoral studies, I worked in the field of photonics for developing random lasing-based spectroscopic tools. I have a strong background in Fabrication, Experimental optics, MATLAB programming, and modelling with COMSOL multiphysics. I am highly interested in nanophotonics-based multidisciplinary research for developing new technologies.
Previous Members
Dr Bethan Ford
I completed my PhD in Photovoltaics at Northumbria University with a thesis entitled ‘Investigation of Kesterite Solar Cells on Molybdenum Substrates’. Additionally, I was awarded a first class honors integrated masters degree in Physics from Northumbria. I completed a senior research assistant position working on developing novel techniques to manipulate micro and nano particles within liquids before gaining my position as a research fellow in the Quantum and Molecular Photonics Research Group at Northumbria. My research area entails using Luminescent Concentrators as bright, robust and efficient light sources which can be used to power lasers, masers and various medical equipment. I am now a Senior Technician in Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering Engineering and Environment at Northumbria University.
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