I am an Assistant Professor of Physics in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Nottingham.
My research focuses on developing advanced materials and systems for sustainable energy harvesting. This includes polymers, nanocomposites, thermoelectrics, plant microbial fuel cells, and magnetic energy harvesting technologies.
By exploring these diverse yet interconnected approaches, my work aims to contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable energy solutions.
Michael [dot] Weir [at] nottingham.ac.uk
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Frontiers Links 2025
In this post you will find a list of links from my guest lecture in the Frontiers in Physics module from October 2025. Sir David Mackay’s (free) book: http://withouthotair.com Hannah Ritchie’s book: https://www.nottheendoftheworld.co.uk/ Johan Rockström and Owen Gaffney’s book: https://www.dk.com/uk/book/9780241466759-breaking-boundaries/ IOP physics careers page, including sustainability careers: https://www.iop.org/careers-physics/your-future-with-physics/career-paths Blog post on climate anxiety: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/what-is-climate-anxiety-and-what-can-you-do-about-it/ News article on climate anxiety: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63516055 Our…
Frontiers talk links (2024)
In this post you will find a list of links from my guest lecture in the Frontiers in Physics module from October 2024. Sir David Mackay’s (free) book: http://withouthotair.com Hannah Ritchie’s book: https://www.nottheendoftheworld.co.uk/ Johan Rockström and Owen Gaffney’s book: https://www.dk.com/uk/book/9780241466759-breaking-boundaries/ IOP physics careers page, including sustainability careers: https://www.iop.org/careers-physics/your-future-with-physics/career-paths Blog post on climate anxiety: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/what-is-climate-anxiety-and-what-can-you-do-about-it/ News…
EPSRC PhD studentship in energy harvesting – October 2024 start
Would you like to be involved in research that could uncover the next generation of sustainable energy harvesting materials? We invite applications to study for a PhD with us in the School of Physics and Astronomy, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. In particular, we are keen to attract students who are…
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