Tenam Cuauhtemoc
PhD Research
I am investigating high temperature superconductivity in nickel oxides (nickelates), supervised by Prof. Geetha Balakrishnan and Dr. Daniel Mayoh.
The 2023 discoveryLink opens in a new window of "Superconductivity near 80 Kelvin in single crystals of La3Ni2O7 under high pressure" by Hualei Sun et al. at Sun Yat-sen University has revitalised research into high temperature superconductivity. My research aims to further our understanding of the structural, superconducting and magnetic properties of nickelates at both ambient and high pressure conditions generated by diamond anvil cells.
Background
I completed a Master of Physics (MPhys) degree at the University of Warwick in 2025. My Master's project investigated how quantum confinement in carbon nanotubes modifies the optoelectronic properties of photovoltaic perovskite CsPbBr3-xIx, supervised by Dr. Reza Kashtiban. In the summer of 2024 I completed a research project on the synthesis and characterisation of 2D topological magnet Fe3GaTe2 for spintronic applications, supervised by Prof. Geetha BalakrishnanLink opens in a new window and Dr. Daniel MayohLink opens in a new window. In 2024 I carried out a literature review on high temperature superconductivity in hydrides, supervised by Prof. Paul GoddardLink opens in a new window. In the summer of 2023 I completed an internship at ICMG Japan in collaboration with Global Thermostat performing data extraction and analysis on carbon sequestration projects utilising direct air capture of CO2.
Posters:
(1) Undergraduate Research Showcase 2024, University of Warwick, UK.
(2) Master's Poster presentation Jun 2025Link opens in a new window.
(3) ISIS Neutron & Muon Student Conference 2025, Oxfordshire, UK - awarded Best Poster Prize.
Teaching Duties
I teach first year undergraduate problem classes for modules: Classical Mechanics and Special Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Thermodynamics, Mathematics for Physicists.
Public Engagement, Outreach and Widening Participation
- Inclusive Education Research in Physics 2025. Project lead for improving URSS funding allocation and undergraduate studies.
- Resonate Festival of Science and Technology 2024. Fluid Dynamics demonstrator.
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Current Address
Tenam Cuauhtémoc
Physics Department
University of Warwick
Coventry CV4 7AL
Room P2.20
E-Mail:
tenam dot cuauhtemoc at warwick dot ac dot uk