Ella Mann-Andrews

PhD student

Research Overview

I am conducting a Physics PhD on the subject of quantum security devices. The research is on physically unclonable functions in quantum materials and there possible applications in security fields. Working primiarily with Quantum Dots and Flourescent materials.

Selected Publications

A guide for assessing optically imaged physically unclonable functions for authentication
Mann-Andrews, E., McGrath, T., Halliday, B., Young, R. 30/06/2025 In: Applied Physics Reviews. 12, 2, 27 p.
Journal article

Exploiting colour-channel decorrelation for smartphone-based fluorescence detection
Little, J., Mann-Andrews, E., Ball, E., Lamantia, A., Abreu, D., Devina-Mistry, T., Halliday, B., Homes, D., Young, R. 6/07/2026 In: Scientific Reports.
Journal article

Physics PGR Conference 2026
Participation in conference - Academic

Physics Postgraduate Conference
Participation in conference - Academic

Dean's Award for Excellence in Doctoral Research 2026
Prize (including medals and awards)

  • Quantum Nanotechnology