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 S Choubey
I am a researcher with a PhD in Nanophotonics from the School of Nano-Science and Technology (SNST), IIT Kharagpur. My work lies at the intersection of optics, materials science, and quantum technologies, with a strong focus on pushing the boundaries of photonics-based applications.
Currently, I am a postdoctoral researcher at Northumbria University, UK, where I am investigating spin systems for room-temperature MASER (Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) emission. This work builds on my broader interest in spin dynamics and quantum light–matter interactions.
During my PhD, I developed random lasing-based spectroscopic tools, gaining extensive experience in fabrication techniques, experimental optics, MATLAB programming, and numerical modeling using COMSOL Multiphysics . I have also conducted international research on magnetic photonic crystals at Bar-Ilan University, Israel.
My passion lies in advancing nanophotonics-driven, multidisciplinary research to develop next-generation technologies in sensing, communications, and quantum devices.
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