Programs Graphene Research Groups (PhDs, UK)

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The discussion centers on seeking recommendations for research groups to apply to for a PhD in a combination of theoretical and experimental physics, particularly in the field of graphene. The individual has a background in Theoretical Physics and experience in labs, including an internship at a nanotechnology lab. They are currently considering several institutions, including Manchester, Exeter/Bath Graphene Center, St Andrews Condensed Matter DTC, and smaller groups at Leeds, Nottingham, and Sheffield, although they lack detailed information on the latter. They express a desire for insights into additional notable research groups in condensed matter or related areas. The mention of Prof. Feo Kusmartsev at Loughborough, who specializes in graphene, serves as a potential contact for further guidance.
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I am currently looking at what research groups to apply to for starting a PhD next year, is there anywhere particularly good that I am missing out? I did my Masters in Theoretical Physics but I am actually leaning more towards a mixture of both experimental and theory at this stage, I did do some labs in undergrad and also did an internship at a nanotech lab so hopefully that's not too unrealistic :)

I'm not in academia at the moment so I don't have many people to ask about this, I've been looking at ESPRC graphene funding as my only real source.

So far my list is-

Manchester (obviously ;) )
Exeter/Bath Graphene Center
St Andrews Condensed Matter DTC
Leeds/Notts/Sheffield seem to have small groups but I don't know anything much about them

There are obviously more groups out there and I'm hoping there's someone in CM research or similar who might be able to point me in the direction of some cool groups!
 
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Can anyone recommend some good schools? :)
 
Currently at Loughborough where there is a team of about 12 people working on various Graphene related projects. Prof Feo (F V) Kusmartsev is head of the physics dept and specialises in Graphene.
e-mail: f.kusmartsev@lboro.ac.uk

hope that helps
 
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