Patrick's research interest is focussed around the formation, characterisation and application of materials modified using high energy ion beams. He has a strong expertise in synchrotron based characterisation methods, in particular small angle x-ray scattering and x-ray absorption spectroscopy, as well as nano-fabrication and semiconductor processing methods.
Key areas of research include:
Ion track technology to fabricate solid-state nanopores
Fundamental properties of ion tracks and ion track annealing
Development of in situ x-ray scattering techniques in high-pressure and corrosive environments
Bio-sensors and ion separation
Ion beam shaping of embedded nano-particles
Nano-porous semiconductors
