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Keith McKenna
Professor

Biography

I was appointed as a Lecturer in the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology at the University of York in 2011, promoted to Reader in 2016 and to Professor in 2019. This followed previous appointments at Tohoku University (Japan), University College London and the University of Leeds, where I obtained my doctoral degree. My research is focused on understanding the properties of surfaces and interfaces in nanoscale and nano-structured systems though application of predictive theoretical methods.

Career

MPhys (Leeds 2001), PhD (Leeds 2005)

Summary of expertise

  • First principles modelling of structure and electronic properties of defects (point and extended) in materials
  • Energy materials including photovoltaics and photocatalysts
  • Magnetic and spintronic materials
  • Nanoparticles and nanostructures materials

Roles in the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

  • Translational Theme Lead - Sustainable Energy
  • Programme Leader - Maths and Physics Programme

University roles

  • Director - Centre for Energy Efficient Materials
  • Physics representative - Research Computing Working Group
  • Committee member – EPSRC Strategy Group

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD
U.K.

keith.mckenna@york.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1904 322251
Fax: +44 (0)1904 322214
Web: Personal page
Room: P/A017