Physics Department News

The highly competitive ISIS Springboard Award has been awarded to Dr Daniel Mayoh (Superconductivity and Magnetism Group), marking a significant milestone in his early career journey.

The award is designed to support and encourage early career researchers (ECRs) to integrate Neutron and Muon techniques into their work. By doing so, it enhances their professional profile and career prospects, while also fostering innovation in the field. Beyond individual recognition, the award seeks to build a cohort of ECRs associated with the ISIS facility, who will act as advocates, share knowledge, and support one another in career development.

Applications are carefully reviewed, and since only three applicants receive the Springboard Award annually, it highlights the special recognition involved.  

Daniel’s current research focuses on the synthesis and crystal growth of quantum materials, with a particular emphasis on topological magnetic systems and unconventional superconductors that host emergent quantum phenomena. By combining high-quality single-crystal growth with neutron scattering and muon spectroscopy, he investigates the complex physical properties underlying exotic spin textures and unconventional superconductors.

Speaking about the award, Daniel says: “I am delighted to have been selected to receive this award. I will use it to work more closely with researchers at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, deepening my expertise in neutron scattering through hands-on collaboration, data analysis, and contributions to instrument development. The award will also support the dissemination of my research through conferences and outreach activities, enabling me to more broadly share results from ISIS experiments while strengthening my profile as an independent researcher.”

Image shows Dr Daniel Mayoh standing in front of the Optical Floating-Zone Furnace

ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is a world-leading centre for research at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.