John Foord

John completed a degree in Natural Sciences at Cambridge University followed by a PhD in surface chemistry.  He at present serves as Tutor in Physical Chemistry at St Catherine's and runs an active research group as a Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry in Oxford, concerned with surface chemistry and nanomaterials.  

Current projects are especially involved with sustainable energy, focussing on the development of improved electrocatalysts for fuel cells, along with the safe provision of hydrogen for portable energy applications.

Other research areas are studying new types of chemical sensors and biosensors, based on the use of synthetic thin film diamond, the self-assembly of nanostructured interfaces using templating techniques, and new transparent conducting oxide thin films for next generation electrophotonics.

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