Dr Steven Schofield

Research summary

I am interested in understanding and controlling the fundamental quantum properties of matter at the atomic scale for potential applications in classical and quantum information processing. My research group uses atomic-scale fabrication and cryogenic-temperature, ultrahigh-vacuum scanning tunnelling microscopy and spectroscopy to create and investigate nanostructures in semiconductor and two-dimensional materials.  Often these measurements are made in conjunction with complementary techniques including momentum-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy and quantum simulation.

Teaching summary

My primary teaching responsibility is lecturing the core 2nd year Quantum Physics module, PHAS0022.  I also teach in the undergraduate practical laboratory and give graduate lectures on scanning probe microscopy.

Education

Other Postgraduate qualification (including professional), ATQ03 - Recognised by the HEA as a Fellow |

University of New South Wales

Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy | 2003

University of Newcastle

First Degree, Bachelor of Science | 1998

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