Elton Santos
Reader in Theoretical/Computational Condensed Matter Physics · College of Science and Engineering · University of Edinburgh
Quick answer: Elton Santos is Reader in Theoretical/Computational Condensed Matter Physics at University of Edinburgh. Elton Santos shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Elton currently offers the following PhD project opportunities: AI-Driven Discovery of Quantum Materials for Neuromorphic and Energy-Efficient Computing; Joint PhD studentship between the University of Edinburgh and the Institut Laue-Langevin (Grenoble)
Research interests
Computational Materials Physics, Statistical Physics and Complexity
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] Giant Exfoliation Induced Magnetic Coercivity in Fe3GaTe2
[2026] Imaging of a van der Waals spin-orbit torque system using spin ensembles in hBN
[2026] Laser-induced topological spin switching at room temperature in the van der Waals ferromagnet Fe3GaTe2
[2026] Room-Temperature Skyrmionic Synapse in 2D Ferromagnet Fe3GaTe2 Operating via Collective Spin Texture Transformation
[2026] Atomically Resolved Acoustic Dynamics Coupled with Magnetic Order in a Van der Waals Antiferromagnet
Frequently asked questions
Is Elton Santos hiring PhD students at University of Edinburgh?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Elton Santos's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Elton currently offers the following PhD project opportunities: AI-Driven Discovery of Quantum Materials for Neuromorphic and Energy-Efficient Computing; Joint PhD studentship between the University o.
What does Elton Santos research?
Computational Materials Physics, Statistical Physics and Complexity
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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