Nuclear Physics Group

The research of our Nuclear Physics group stretches the frontiers of nuclear understanding.

Welcome from the Head of Group

All aspects of nuclear physics are on our agenda - we are known internationally for our work in nuclear experiment, nuclear theory and nuclear applications. We lead research projects at the major international laboratories and also benefit from strong links in the UK with the National Physical Laboratory, AWE and UKAEA.

Professor Wilton Catford

Head of the Nuclear Physics Group

Born in Australia in the year of the Melbourne Olympic Games, Wilton ventured away to the UK to pursue graduate studies in nuclear physics at Oxford, arriving in the year that 'God Save the Queen' was number 1 (or number 2 according to the BBC). His DPhil work was performed in Oxford using the EN tandem and the FN folded tandem under the supervision of Ken Allen and Keith Fifiel...

Meet the team

Nuclear Group - Staff December 2024

Explore our research areas

Nuclear Applications and AI

Experimental Nuclear Physics

Theoretical Nuclear Physics

Study with us

If you have a query regarding our MSc degree programme, then please get in touch with any member of academic staff of our group.

Nuclear Science and Radiation Protection MSc

Doctoral training

Training and research in nuclear skills is supported at ��ý through our participation in doctoral focal awards (DFAs) in nuclear skills. Through these programmes we expect to offer up to 15 PhD/EngD studentships each year in nuclear physics, radiation protection, nuclear materials and related subjects.

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