Department of Physics research

We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
96% of our submitted research activity was ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021).
We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
Our latest research news and press releases.
In the new podcast series, Roland meets Prof Alison Walker (Physics) and Prof Petra Cameron (Chemistry) to discuss our research that's powering the future.
Dr Hendrik van Eerten, a reader in the Department of Physics, has co-authored one of this year’s most cited papers published in Institute of Physics journals.
Dr Euan Allan receives the award from the Institute of Physics in recognition of his application of physics in a commercial context.
The prize – jointly won with Professor David Andrews from UEA – recognises the discovery of chirality-sensitive optical harmonic scattering.
The honorary role celebrates his contributions to astrophysics and the cooperation he has fostered between the University of Bath and East-Asian observatories.
The Department of Physics played host to the 2023 international workshop on superconductivity and magnetism in two-dimensional films and heterostructures.
Details about our Department's upcoming and past events.
As one of the University's 2023/24 Global Chairs, Professor Nicolas Kotov will give a public lecture on 'Taming Disorder with Chirality'.
Visit our postgraduate research highlight day and find out about PhD research projects at the Department of Physics in Bath.
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including our top 5 reasons to study physics at Bath.
Learn more about our physics courses, including entry requirements and course structure.
See available PhD projects in the Department of Physics
From placements to graduate job prospects, there are lots of reasons to study physics at Bath. Here are our top 5.
Learn more about staff and facilities in the department and see how your school or college can get involved with our work.
Find a member of staff in the department.
Explore the facilities available for teaching, research or commercial use with expert support from university staff.
We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
Find out how your school can access our teaching resources, and let's work together to communicate the excitement of physics to children.
From telecoms to healthcare, fibre optics are an essential tool in photonics research. But how are they made, and what exactly do they do?
Find out what it's like to go on a placement while studying at Bath.
Mathematics and Physics student Rebecca Lane found inspiration for the future while attending a STEM event during her placement.
Physics student Adam Stannard opted for a placement as an operational research analyst to gain new skills and insight into the business world.
Physics student Tim Jones on gaining experience in a research-engineering role and securing a graduate role with Dyson.
Find out more about prizes and awards recognising our staff and students alike.
A number of student prizes are awarded each year to celebrate our students' academic achievements.
Discover more about various University awards and prizes celebrating staff excellence in the Department of Physics.
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Professor Alan Miller has been named an Honorary Fellow by the Institute of Physics for his outstanding contribution to the field.
Physics graduate Adriana is currently working as an Engineer for Indra in Madrid, in her native Spain.
Stephen attended the University in its early days and now holds a range of non-executive roles, having retired as CEO at Partnerships for Renewables.
After studying at Bath in the 1970s, Jamie went on to have an influential career in the computing industry.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. We welcome a diverse community of students and staff.
From research, through outreach to teaching, find out the highlights of everything that has happened over the year 2022 in the Department of Physics.
Our broad selection of courses satisfy a wide range of interests, preparing students not only for a career in physics but many other fields as well.
Our diversity as a department is reflected through the variety of research conducted by our seven research groups and centres encompassing physics on the smallest nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
For any queries about our research or courses, please contact us in person or online.
We are based in the 8 West building on campus
University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom