Dr. Ian Shuttleworth, Milton Keynes Educational Trust, United Kingdom.
Dr. Ian Shuttleworth is a seasoned physicist with a specialization inย
Surface Physics, having earned his Ph.D. from the prestigiousย
Cavendish Laboratories, Cambridge Universityย
. Over his impressive career, he has held postdoctoral research positions at theย
University of Nottinghamย
ย andย
Rutgers Universityย
ย before joiningย
Jubail University Collegeย in Saudi Arabia as an Associate Professor (2006โ2014). He later served as aย
Senior Lecturerย atย
Nottingham Trent Universityย (2014โ2023)ย
. With a strong focus on research and teaching, Dr. Shuttleworth has made significant contributions to advancing surface physics and materials science, inspiring researchers across global institutions.ย
Publication profile
Education and Experience
Education:
- PhD in Surface Physicsย – Cavendish Laboratories, Cambridge Universityย
Professional Experience:
- Senior Lecturer | Nottingham Trent University (2014โ2023)
- Associate Professor | Jubail University College, Saudi Arabia (2006โ2014)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate | Rutgers University, USA (2004โ2006)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate | University of Nottingham, UK (1999โ2003)
Suitability For The Award
Dr.ย Ian Shuttleworthย is a distinguished researcher in the field ofย Surface Physics, with an impressive academic background that includes postdoctoral research atย Rutgers Universityย and theย University of Nottingham. His significant contributions toย materials scienceย and his role inย academic leadershipย make him an excellent candidate for theย Best Researcher Award.
Professional Developmentย
Dr. Ian Shuttleworth has cultivated a robust international career spanning research, academia, and mentoring. His journey began with aย
Ph.D. in Surface Physicsย from Cambridge, which laid the foundation for exploring complex surface phenomena.ย
ย He pursued postdoctoral positions atย
Rutgers Universityย in the USA and theย
University of Nottinghamย in the UK, developing expertise in materials and surface sciencesย
. Atย
Jubail University College, he contributed to building strong academic programs and fostering research excellence across bordersย
. Later, as aย
Senior Lecturerย atย
Nottingham Trent University, Ianโs focus on innovative research and teaching excellence made him an inspiring academic leader.ย
Research Focusย
Dr. Ian Shuttleworthโs research primarily revolves aroundย Surface Physics, materials characterization, and advancedย nanomaterialsย . His work explores the microscopic properties of surfaces and interfaces, aiming to understand and manipulate atomic interactions for practical applications.ย 
ย His expertise extends into computational modeling of surface systems, thin films, andย materials science, contributing valuable insights into energy-efficient technologies and innovative materials.ย 
ย Ianโs research bridges theoretical frameworks and real-world applications, influencing both academic advancements and industrial practices. With his global experience, he continues to drive innovation and collaboration in surface and interface physics.ย
Awards and Honorsย 
- Cambridge University Recognitionย for Excellence in Surface Physicsย
- Research Excellence Awardย | Jubail University College, Saudi Arabiaย
- International Collaborator Awardย | Rutgers University, USAย
- Outstanding Lecturer Recognitionย | Nottingham Trent Universityย
Publications Top Notes
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“Preface on Novel Aspects in Theoretical and Computational Surface Science (NATCSS)”,ย Applied Surface Science Advancesย (2024)ย 
,ย 1 Citationย
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“The Catalytic Activity of Magnetic Surfaces”,ย Magnetochemistryย (2024)ย ,ย 1 Citationย
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“Non-linear moments modelling of metal, oxygen and hydrogen binding to strained FCC (1 1 1) and (1 0 0) surfaces”,ย Chemical Physics Lettersย (2023)ย 
,ย 1 Citationย
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“Moments analysis of the binding of metal, oxygen and hydrogen atoms to strained Co(0001), Ru(0001) and Os(0001)”,ย Chemical Physicsย (2023)ย ,ย 2 Citationsย
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“The influence of steric and ligand effects on metal- and alloy-supported oxygenated and hydrogenated Pt(111)”,ย Science Talksย (2022)ย 
,ย 2 Citationsย
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“On length scales and approximations in the modelling of applied surface science phenomena”,ย Science Talksย (2022)ย ,ย 1 Citationย
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“A comparative study of oxygen and hydrogen adsorption on strained and alloy-supported Pt(111) monolayers”,ย Magnetochemistryย (2021)ย ,ย 5 Citationsย