Dr. Laura Fumagalli

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laura Fumagalli is a Reader in the Condensed Matter Physics group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester. She received her MSc in Electronic Engineering in 2002 from the Polytechnic University of Milan and École Supérieure d’Électricité in France. She completed her PhD in Information Technology in 2006 at the Polytechnic University of Milan. Her doctoral research focused on developing new instrumentation methods for probing nanoscale dielectric properties using scanning probe microscopy techniques. After completing her postdoctoral research at the University of Barcelona, she returned to the UK in 2015 to continue her work in condensed matter physics, focusing on the electric polarization of materials at the atomic scale. She has been recognized for her contributions to the field, receiving the ERC Consolidator Grant in 2018 for her project on two-dimensional liquid-cell dielectric microscopy, aiming to probe dielectric properties of confined molecular liquids at atomic-scale confinement. Laura is an active member of the Royal Microscopical Society and engages in various collaborative research initiatives. Her current research interests include the dielectric properties of biomolecular systems and the advancement of scanning dielectric microscopy techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester, Condensed Matter Physics group • Manchester, England

Engaged in research focusing on electric polarization at atomic scale and the development of new experimental techniques.

Awards

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ERC Consolidator Grant

2018-01-01
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Royal Microscopical Society Medal AFM & SPM

2021-06-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
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  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.