William Barford

Biography

  Dr William Barford is an Associate Professor, Fellow and Tutor in Physical Chemistry, and Tutor for Graduate Admissions. His academic subjects includes: Chemistry; Core subject area: Physical and theoretical chemistry.   Teaching: Undergraduate tutorials covering the physical chemistry syllabus.As Tutor for Graduate Admissions, Dr Barford oversees all the College’s Graduate Admissions activity.

Research Interest

  Quantum condensed matter theory: many-body approaches to strongly correlated electron systems and electronic phase transitions, Electronic, magnetic and transport properties of condensed phase materials, from the bulk solid state to the meso/nano-scale level, including quantum dots and molecular devices, Electronic and optical processes in organic macromolecular systems, including light-emitting polymer devices and biological systems, Quantum mechanics of molecular collisions, including reactive scattering, Chemical reaction dynamics in condensed phases, Theory and computer simulation of soft condensed matter and biological materials, Application of quantum methods to problems in condensed matter and systems of biological importance, Computational studies of structure, bonding, reactivity, and catalysis in inorganic and organic systems.