As of 1 October, 2024 Professor Ana Sanchez will undertake the role of Head of Condensed Matter Physics group in the Department of Physics.

Ana has worked in the department since 2009, joining as a Science City Senior Research Fellow as part of the Advanced Materials theme and shed was promoted to Professor in 2018. Her scientific expertise covers high-end electron microscopy techniques and advanced functional materials in condensed matter physics and nanotechnology.

As part of the role, Ana will bring together the NanoScience and Functional Materials clusters, hoping for a closer collaboration between the different groups and with other researchers. The diversity of material systems and phenomena in the Condensed Matter Physics makes this cluster one of the largest in the department.

She said, “I am pleased to undertake this new role. We should aim to create a more dynamic and collaborative cluster, and break down some boundaries between the different areas of research. I aim to create a supportive environment to promote an effective development of our academic and research staff. I would like to work with the group setting appropriate targets and move towards satisfactory career progression for everyone.”