Atomic Frontiers in Quantum Nanoscience
The UCL Schofield Research Group explores quantum nanoscience with scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM) and complementary techniques. We study semiconductors and 2D materials atom by atom, combining experiment and theory to reveal new quantum behaviour and enable future technologies.
News & announcements
- 2025-09-17 — PhD studentships are now available → click for more information.
- 2025-10-03 — New PhD Students Join the Group — This week we were delighted to welcome two new PhD students to the group, Byron Gamble and Sean Egan. To mark the occ...
- 2025-09-24 — Our research featured on the cover of Nano Letters — We are delighted that our work has been featured on the cover of Nano Letters (Vol. 25, Issue 38). The cover image (s...
- 2025-09-15 — Our research highlighted at PNAS Journal Club — ``First-of-its-kind image may suggest new ways to use silicon defects in quantum devices.’’ We are delighted that PNA...
- 2025-09-12 — New group website launched — We’re pleased to launch our new group website — schofield-lab.github.io — and with it, our group blog!
Publications
We investigate atomic and nanoscale structure in semiconductors and 2D materials using surface-sensitive probes and simulation. Our aim is to understand—and ultimately control—quantum behaviour in these systems, enabling future electronic and quantum technologies.
Our Team
We are a research group at University College London working at the atomic scale. Our team shares an interest in quantum materials and nanoscience, and we aim to provide a collaborative environment where students develop expertise while contributing to cutting-edge research.