Reader in Experimental Physics
Dr Newton teaches on the modules Experimental Techniques and Laboratory Interfaces and Control. He is year 3 and 4 Tutor for physics degrees and Module Leader for BSc project modules.
Dr Newton is a member of the Physics, Materials and Sensors research centre.
Areas of research interest include:
- Applications of acoustic wave devices
- Magnetic resonance based sensors
- Applications of Superhydrophobic surfaces
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Opportunities to carry out postgraduate research towards an MPhil / PhD by research exist in all the area identified above and in interdisciplinary research areas (e.g. Biosensors). Further Information may be obtained from the NTU Graduate School.
Selected publications
- Density-viscosity product of small-volume ionic liquid samples using quartz crystal impedance analysis. Newton M, Mchale G, Doy N, Hardacre C, Allen RWK, Macinnes JM et al, Analytical Chemistry, 2008, 80 (15), 5806-5811
- Terminal velocity and drag reduction measurements on superhydrophobic spheres. Newton M, Mchale G, Shirtcliffe NJ, Evans CR, Applied Physics Letters, 2009, 94 (6), 064104
- Superhydrophobic copper tubes with possible flow enhancement and drag reduction. Newton M, Mchale G, Shirtcliffe NJ, Zhang Y, Acs Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2009, 1 (6), 1316-1323
- Effect of particle size on droplet infiltration into hydrophobic porous media as a model of water repellent soil. Newton M, Hamlett CAE, Mchale G, Ahn S, Bryant R, Doerr SH et al, Environmental Science and Technology, 2011, 45 (22), 9666-9670
For full list click 'Go to Michael Newton's publications' link above.
