Director of Materials Science Lancaster

Professor Benjamin Robinson

Benjamin Robinson is based in the Physics Department at Lancaster University where he is a Professor of Physics and the Director of the Materials Science at Lancaster (MSL) research centre. His research group is focused on experimental quantum nanotechnology, with a particularly focus on exploiting room temperature quantum effects in ultra-thin films comprised of well-ordered organic molecular films, quantum dots and 2D materials. To achieve this, he has a track record in developing and exploiting novel scanning probe methodologies for nanoscale characterisation of electrical, thermal and mechanical properties. Ben has authored ~60 peer reviewed journal articles and secured over £12M in research funding including ~£4M as PI. He is a past winner of Royal Society of Chemistry, Philip Lynn Adams memorial prize and was from 2017 to 2025 was Director of Materials Development for Lancaster University spin-out company QuantumBase which was successfully listed on the London Stock Exchange in April 2025.

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