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Today, physicists at King's are developing new ways to study the molecular processes in biological cells which cause cancer and other diseases, working to understand how the focus between individual atoms and molecules on the nanoscale shape our macroscopic world, and continuing King’s physicist Maxwell's work in the unification of physics.
Situated in the heart of London at the Strand Campus, our friendly and supportive department welcomes students from all over the world to join our ranks of internationally renowned scientists, who provide outstanding research-led teaching to the next generation of physicists.
Our research cuts across disciplines within the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences including through the Net Zero Research Centre and the health faculties including through the Centre for the Physical Science of Life.
The goal of the Department of Physics is to provide an environment where everyone can feel at home and prosper. We are actively working to follow best practice on diversity issues and ensure everyone has the support and opportunities they need to achieve their full potential. In 2024, the Department of Physics has been awarded the Athena Swan Silver award for the second time, in recognition of the department’s continued work to tackle gender inequality in higher education.
The Strand Research Facility is a collection of instruments and equipment that are accessible to researchers from King's, the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) and elsewhere. These services are run by specialist instrument technicians who are able to support your research work through our cleanroom for thin film deposition and characterisation, fabrication (including materials synthesis), microscopy for high-performance imaging, and characterisation methods, mainly used for the measurement of nanoparticle samples.
We foster a thriving ecosystem of enterprise and innovation, working together with a range of industrial, public sector, cultural, and academic partners both in the UK and internationally, to advance knowledge exchange and innovation in research, development and education.
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