Personal profile
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Research theme(s)
https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/themes/advanced-functional-materials/
Biography
I am a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in the Materials, Devices and Systems (MDS) Research Division in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and full member of the Photon Science Institute at the University of Manchester. My current research interests cover a wide range; from silicon photonics for devices with applications in evanescent wave-guide sensing, improved efficiency photo-voltaic (solar) cells and high efficiency LED/laser materials to the fundamental physics of exotic forms of carbon (graphene, nano-tubes).
Prior to embarking on my academic career, I spent a significant period in the Aerospace and Defence sectors, initially with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratories and later with BAE Systems Advanced Technology Centre where I undertook research in pulsed power electromagnetics.
Areas of expertise
- QC Physics
- Photonics
- optical spectroscopy
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Manchester Energy
- Energy
- Digital Futures
- Christabel Pankhurst Institute
- Photon Science Institute
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Optimizing photonic crystal micro ring resonators (PhC-MRRs) via bending supercell simulations
Crowe, I., 17 Jun 2025, In: Optics Express. 33, 13Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Determination of Gallium Concentration in Silicon from Low-Temperature Photoluminescence Analysis
Abdul Fattah, T. O., Jacobs, J., Markevich, V. P., Abrosimov, N. V., Hawkins, I. D., Halsall, M. P., Crowe, I. F. & Peaker, A. R., Feb 2024, In: Solar RRL. 8, 4, 2300956.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Modeling the Non-Hermitian Infinity-Loop Micro-Resonator over a Free Spectral Range Reveals the Characteristics for Operation at an Exceptional Point
Li, T., Halsall, M. P. & Crowe, I. F., Apr 2024, In: Symmetry. 16, 4, 430.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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N-order generalized-temporal coupled mode theory (g-TCMT) model: extending the spectral range for arbitrary coupling of optical resonators and application in Parity-Time (PT) symmetry
Li, T., Halsall, M. & Crowe, I., 9 Dec 2024, In: Optics Express.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effect of FeGa (0/–) level presence on material properties in dilute AlxGa1−xN layers
Sun, L., Kruszewski, P., Markevich, V. P., Dawe, C. A., Peaker, A. R., Crowe, I. F., Plesiewicz, J., Prystawko, P., Grzanka, S., Grzanka, E., Jakiela, R., Binks, D. & Halsall, M. P., 7 May 2024, In: Journal of Applied Physics . 135, 17, 175702.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Projects
- 3 Finished
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LETIDS: Light and Elevated Temperature Induced Degradation of Silicon Solar Cells
Halsall, M. (PI), Crowe, I. (CoI), Markevich, V. (CoI) & Peaker, A. (CoI)
1/04/20 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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Manchester Bioelectronics Network
Casson, A. (PI), Grieve, B. (PI), Ozanyan, K. (PI), Blanford, C. (PI), Cartmell, S. (PI), Li, Y. (PI), Ballestrem, C. (PI), Reid, A. (PI), Turner, M. (PI), Wong, L. S. (PI), Yeates, S. (PI), Trimble, E. (PI), Jones, C. (CoI), Scully, P. (CoI), Holmes, M. (CoI), Wimpenny, I. (CoI), Humphrey, B. (CoI), Turner, M. (CoI), Dobson, C. (CoI), Halsall, M. (CoI), Jones, S. (CoI), Echtermeyer, T. (CoI), Wijekoon, J. (CoI), Curry, R. (CoI), Picardo, M. (CoI), Tracey, K. (CoI), Persaud, K. (CoI), Migliorato, M. (CoI), Treves Brown, B. (CoI), Ozanyan, K. (CoI), Wright, P. (CoI), Majewski, L. (CoI), Hodgson, A. (CoI), Dudek, P. (CoI), Gaydecki, P. (CoI), Morgan, P. (CoI), Zhang, H. (CoI), Keavney, B. (CoI), Brenchley, P. (CoI), Fields, R. (CoI), Khan, U. (CoI), Casiraghi, C. (CoI), Blaker, J. (CoI), Miller, A. (CoI), Vijayaraghavan, A. (CoI), Lu, J. (CoI), Kell, D. (CoI), Donald, A. (PGR student), Ozols, M. (CoI), Derby, B. (CoI), Sharma, J. (CoI), Mills, E. C. (CoI), Mohd Nawi, I. (PGR student), Tandon, B. (PGR student), Read, M. (CoI), Zhu, Q. (CoI), Ren, L. (CoI), Waigh, T. (CoI), Petersen, R. (CoI), Beach, C. (PGR student), Brown, T. (CoI), Thomas, A. (CoI) & Crowe, I. (CoI)
1/02/18 → 31/07/18
Project: Research
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Instrument to identify defects and impurities in wide band gap semiconductors via excited states
Halsall, M. (PI), Crowe, I. (CoI) & Peaker, A. (CoI)
1/03/17 → 29/02/20
Project: Research
Activities
- 2 Visiting an external academic institution
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Chinese University of Hong Kong
Crowe, I. (Secondee)
1 Oct 2017 → 15 Oct 2017Activity: External visiting positions or secondments › Visiting an external academic institution › Research
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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Crowe, I. (Secondee)
1 Aug 2016 → 31 Aug 2016Activity: External visiting positions or secondments › Visiting an external academic institution › Research
Press/Media
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THE INDEPENDENT: How cost effective is it to buy solar batteries when installing solar panels at home?
11/08/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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Solar cell defect mystery solved after decades of global effort
3/06/19 → 3/08/19
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Thesis
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Silicon photonic materials obtained by ion implantation and rapid thermal processing
Crowe, I. (Author), 12 Nov 2010Student thesis: Phd
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