Dr. Tom Oliver

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tom Oliver is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Chemistry at the University of Bristol. His research group utilizes advanced ultrafast spectroscopy tools with high temporal and spectral resolution to explore photoinduced dynamics in biomolecules and novel nanomaterials. His interests encompass excited states, photochemistry, and photobiology, particularly focusing on the mechanisms of electron energy transfer in complex systems. After earning his PhD from the University of Bristol in 2011, he completed a post-doctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley. He has since established an independent research group at Bristol, awarded a Royal Society University Research Fellowship in 2015. His team employs multidimensional ultrafast laser spectroscopy to investigate molecular relaxation dynamics and develop novel ultrafast experiments. Oliver's work is recognized for its contribution to enhancing crop yields through the development of biocompatible molecular heaters. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and actively involved in teaching at the university.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG

Teaching and researching in the field of physical chemistry, focusing on ultrafast dynamics and photoactive proteins.

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
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Specialization Notes

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