Dr. Sven Friedemann

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sven Friedemann is an Associate Professor at the University of Bristol, specializing in the investigation of electronic behavior in materials under hydrostatic pressure. His research explores the tuning of correlations in metals, insulators, and semiconductors using various transport, thermodynamic, and magnetic measurements. After completing his PhD at the Technical University of Dresden with distinction in 2009, he conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge, receiving prestigious fellowships including the Feodor-Lynen fellowship and Marie Curie fellowship from the European Research Council. His work has significantly contributed to understanding the electronic structures of quantum critical materials, particularly through high-resolution Hall effect measurements and Fermi surface studies. Since joining the University of Bristol in 2013 as a Lecturer, he has advanced to Associate Professor and continues to lead research projects on high-temperature superconductors and charge-ordered materials. His teaching encompasses a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, with recognition for outstanding student-led contributions.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Worked on electronic structure studies using quantum oscillation measurements and band structure calculations.

Lecturer

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, UK

Conducting research and teaching courses on topics related to magnetism and superconductivity.

Courses

First Year Lab Demonstration Fourth Year Lecture Course on Magnetism and Superconductivity Postgraduate Training Course on High-Pressure Methods

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.