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Portrait of Marco Fazzi

Q+A with our new colleague, Dr Marco Fazzi

Dr Marco Fazzi joined the School of Mathematics and Statistics this January as a Lecturer. His research is at the interface of mathematical physics and algebraic geometry.
New dilution fridge in Hicks

Dilution refrigerator which will support research into quantum technology unveiled 

A dilution refrigerator which can provide an ultra-low temperature environment close to zero to support research into dark matter has been unveiled.
Steven Armes

Polymer chemist named recipient of prestigious award

University of Sheffield polymer chemist Professor Steve Armes will receive the 2024 Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (JCIS) Darsh Wasan Award for his outstanding contributions to research at the interface between polymer chemistry and colloid
Researchers from the The FleX-RAY project

Flexible X-ray solution submitted for patent

Physicists from the University of Sheffield have helped to develop a flexible X-ray solution now submitted for a patent. 
Hicks

Physics technical team wins prestigious Institute of Physics Technical Skills Award

Dr Steve Collins and Richard Webb from Department of Physics and Astronomy have been awarded a prestigious Institute of Physics Technical Skills Team Award in the Technician Awards section.