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
- 2026-10-06 — Plenary Lecture at GADEST 2026, Venice — Last week I delivered the plenary lecture at GADEST 2026, the 21st International Conference on Gettering and Defect E...
- 2026-08-12 — Nanoscience@Surfaces Summer School 2026 — Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Nanoscience@Surfaces Summer School 2026 in Cambridge.
- 2026-05-21 — High School Students from the American School in London Visit the Lab — A group of high school physics students and their teachers from the American School in London visited UCL on 21 May f...
- 2026-05-20 — Geachte Promovendus: A Dutch PhD Defence in Eindhoven and a Visit to Nijmegen — On Monday I was at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) for the PhD examination of Julian Zanon, whose thesis is...
- 📌 Earlier posts — View all news and announcements on our blog
Research
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.
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.
Join, Visit, or Collaborate
We are always keen to hear from students and researchers who want to explore quantum phenomena at the atomic scale—whether through STM, ARPES, or theory. If you’re interested in joining, visiting, or collaborating in a curiosity-driven research environment, we’d be delighted to hear from you.