About
I am a physicist working at the intersection of quantum technologies and fundamental physics, with a focus on atom interferometry, neutrino detection, and fast-timing systems. My work spans measurements of fundamental physics searches to quantum sensing and detector development. I’m currently involved in the management of projects that bring together university teams, national labs, and industry partners in the UK and internationally.
A core focus of my group is the development of atom interferometers for fundamental science and real-world applications. I co-lead the UK effort in MAGIS-100, a 100-metre baseline interferometer at Fermilab, designed to detect ultralight dark matter, test quantum gravity, and observe gravitational waves. We also contribute to AION, the UK counterpart to MAGIS, with roles in hardware development and experimental design.
At Liverpool, I initiated a rubidium atom interferometry lab, since that time we have integrated an atomic fountain clock, into a versatile quantum testbed. We use this platform to develop new techniques, prototype interferometry schemes, and support collaborative experiments.
Alongside fundamental work, I lead the BUTTON project, an underground prototype for detector characterisation, with applications in nuclear safeguarding and non-proliferation. I have developed links with AWE, NPL, and Sellafield to translate sensing technologies into deployable systems.
Earlier in my career, I worked on CP violation and mixing in flavour physics, contributing to the measuremetns of the first evidence of charm mixing from the BaBar experiment at SLAC. I later joined the T2K collaboration, participating in the construction of the Electromagnetic Calorimeter (ECAL) for ND280 supporting key measurements of the θ₁₃ mixing angle and the appearance of electron neutrinos.
As a collaborative research environment, I welcome enquiries from prospective students, researchers, and partners.
Funded Fellowships
- Royal Society University Research Fellow (Royal Society, 2009 - 2019)