Dr. Paul May

Professor

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Biography

Professor Paul May specializes in Physical Chemistry with a focus on CVD diamond films and their applications. His research includes dry etching of semiconductors and the development of novel microstructured diamond electrodes. He has made significant contributions to the fabrication of high-efficiency diamond lenses and the modeling of growth chemistry mechanisms in CVD diamond. His academic and research efforts also extend into brain-computer interfaces and the understanding of interstellar grains. He has served as Principal Investigator on multiple research projects and has experience in teaching courses related to thermodynamics and surface chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-02-22 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Leading research and teaching in the field of Physical Chemistry.

Researcher

2009-11-01 — 2013-02-01

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Conducted research in smart effective engineering manufacturing.

Courses

Thermodynamics Surface Chemistry

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.