Oliver Christie

Ollie Christie (Year 2 PhD) joined in 2024.

Ollie grew up in Stockton-on-Tees, in the North-East of England, before studying an MChem at Brasenose College, University of Oxford. His Master's research was conducted in the Tait Group and focused on investigating the electron-nuclear hyperfine couplings of separated charges in organic photovoltaic blends by combining ENDOR experiments with DFT calculations.

Ollie's PhD research now focuses on the magneto-optical properties of novel molecular systems based on organic radicals. By combining his experience with EPR with transient optical techniques, he aims to utilise spin polarisation to devise new optical read-out methods.

Outside of the lab, Ollie spends time training with the Swansea University Rowing Club where he coxes the senior and novice women's teams. When he's not in a boat, he also enjoys running and regularly trains with the Swansea Striders.