Bio
RESEARCH
Dr Calder's research focuses on probing the magnetic ground state and inelastic excitations in strongly correlated quantum materials of fundamental interest with potential avenues for applications. The principle technique utilized is neutron scattering, which offers uniquely powerful insights into magnetic behavior. These investigations are supported by resonant x-ray scattering and bulk characterization techniques. Materials of interest include magnetic two-dimensional (2D) layered structures, 5d-based compounds with strong spin-orbit interactions and geometric frustrated materials. Particular interest involves investigating compounds with a coupling of magnetism to further degrees of freedom to promote novel emergent properties.
Point of Contact for the Neutron Powder Diffractometer HB-2A: https://neutrons.ornl.gov/powder
EDUCATION
University College London, United Kingdom PhD, Physics 2010
University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom MPhys 2004
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Postdoctoral Fellow, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (2010-2013)
Research Scientist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (2013-present)
MEMBERSHIPS
American Physical Society
Neutron Scattering Society of America
American Crystallographic Association