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Peter Weightman

Professor Peter Weightman
BA, PhD, F. Inst. P.

Contact

Peterw@liverpool.ac.uk

Personal website

+44 (0)151 794 3871

Professional Activities

Conference Roles

  • Invited Lecturer: "Optical studies of molecular organisation on surfaces", by Invitation (Conference Organising Committee, 2010)
  • Invited Lecture: "Probing the structure and dynamics of Biomolecules adsorbed at surfaces" , by Invitation (Programme Committee, 2010)
  • Invited Lecture: "Does quantum mechanics play a non trivial role in life?" , by Invitation (Institute of Physics Manchester, 2010)
  • Invited Lecture:Prospects for research on biological systems using THz radiation. , by Invitation (International Conference on THz radiation, Novosibirsk July 2010 , 2010)
  • Invited Lecture:"The Physics of Life: Does quantum mechanics play a non-trivial role in life?" , by Invitation (International Summer School "EPIOPTICS 11" Erice, Italy (July 2010), 2010)
  • Invited Lecture: "Probing the structure and dynamics of biomolecules adsorbed on surfaces.", by Invitation (University of Nottingham, 2010)
  • Invited Lecture: "The study of biological systems using optical techniques" , by Invitation (International Summer School, 2010)
  • Invited Lecture: "The structure and dynamics of biomolecules adsorbed on surfaces" , by Invitation (International Symposium Japan, 2010)
  • Invited Lecture: "Some aspects of the potential of free electron lasers for scientific research." , by Invitation (Saga University Japan, 2010)
  • Invited Lecture: "Probing the structure and dynamics of biomolecules adsorbed on surfaces" , by Invitation (German Physical Society, 2010)
  • Invited Lecture: "Surface Science Techniques: Past Limitations and Future Prospects.", by Invitation (International Conference, 2009)
  • Invited Lecture: Potential of NLS for Biology Research, by Invitation (STFC, 2009)
  • Invited Lecture: "Spectroscopy of Electrochemical Interfaces" , by Invitation (University of Bonn, 2009)
  • Invited Lecture: "Surface Science Under Water" , by Invitation (UK Surface Analysis Forum, 2009)
  • Invited Lecture "Electron and X-ray spectroscopy of metals." , by Invitation (Research Group, Physics, University Oxford, 2009)
  • Invited Lecture: "Electron and x-ray spectroscopy of metals" , by Invitation (Oxford University, 2009)
  • Invited Lecture: "Experiments and Speculations on the Physics of Life" , by Invitation (University of Lancaster, 2009)
  • Invited Lecture "Experiments and Speculations on the Physics of Life", by Invitation (Physics Department, University of Lancaster, 2009)
  • Invited Lecture "The Physics of Life." , by Invitation (Earth Sciences Dept, University of Liverpool, 2009)
  • Invited Lecture: Biological Research on NLS, by Invitation (STFC, 2009)
  • Invited Lecture "The Secret of Life? Studying biological organisation." , by Invitation (School of Biological Sciences, University of Liverpool. , 2008)
  • Invited Lecture on The Physics of Life, by Invitation (Physics Department, Kings College, London, 2008)
  • Invited Lecture "Prospects for research in biology using terahertz radiation.", by Invitation (FLASH, DESY, Hamburg, 2008)
  • Invited Lecture "The Physics of Life" , by Invitation (Epioptics Summer School , 2008)
  • Invited Lecture " Applications of 4th generation light sources in biology and medicine.", by Invitation (Free Electron Laser Symposium, Rome , 2008)
  • Invited Lecture "Some aspects of the potential of free electron lasers for scientific research." , by Invitation (Physics Department, University of Rome II, Tor Vergata , 2008)
  • Plenary Lecture "New approaches to the study of the behaviour of molecules adsorbed on surfaces" , by Invitation (ICFSC International Conference, Dublin, 2008)
  • Invited Lecture "RAS of interactions between biological molecules adsorbed on surfa, by Invitation (Unilever, 2008)
  • Invited Lecture "Novel approaches to the study of the behaviour of molecules adsorbed on surfaces", by Invitation (Chemistry Departmnet, University of Bristol, 2008)
  • Invited Lecture "The Potential of 4th Generation Light Sources for Advances in Medicine and Biology", by Invitation (Wellcome Trust, 2007)
  • Invited Lecture on "Are there terahertz solutions to problems in understanding the physics of life?", by Invitation (International Advisory Board for the Conference, 2007)
  • Invited Lecture on "Reflection Anisotropy Spectroscopy", by Invitation (International Advisory Board for ECASIA07, 2007)
  • Invited Lecture on "Opportunities for Biology on an ERL and 4GS" , by Invitation (International Advisory Board for Conference, 2007)
  • Invited Lecture on "The 4GLS Project", by Invitation (Committee of CERN Accelerator School, 2007)
  • Invited Lecture on "Reflection anisotropy spectroscopy of biological molecules with the 4GLS source", by Invitation (International Advisory Board for OSI Conference, 2007)
  • Invited Lecture on "The physics of life", by Invitation (Physics Department University of Sheffield, 2007)
  • Invited Lecture on "Aspects of the 4GLS Research Programme in Biology", by Invitation (Steering Committee of Workshop, 2007)
  • Invited Lecture on "Reflection Anisotropy Spectroscopy", by Invitation (Molecular Organisation and Assembly in Cells (MOAC) Doctoral Training Centre University of Warwick, 2007)
  • Invited lecture on "The Scientific Programme of the UK 4GLS Light Source", by Invitation (Vanderbilt University, 2006)
  • Invited Lecture on "The Physics of Life", by Invitation (Jefferson laboratory, 2006)
  • Invited Lecture on "Opportunities for biological research on 4GLS, by Invitation (University of Aberystwyth, 2006)
  • Invited to lecture on the potential of 4GLS for research on biological systems, by Invitation (Terahertz Basic Technology Consortium , 2006)
  • Invited to lead UK delegation to workshop on Terahertz radiation in Novosibirsk, Russia, by Invitation (British Council, 2006)
  • Invited lecture on the electronic structure of alloys, by Invitation (EU Network, 2006)
  • Invited Lecture on Reflection Anisotropy Spectroscopy, by Invitation (University of York, 2006)
  • Invited Lecture on Reflection Anisotropy Spectroscopy, by Invitation (University of Nottingham, 2005)
  • Invited Lecture on the surfaces of diamond, by Invitation (International Advisory Board , 2005)
  • Invited Lecture on Auger spectroscopy, by Invitation (International Advisory Board, 2005)
  • Invited to assess proposals for the new Swedish light source, by Invitation (Swedish Research Council, 2004)
  • Invited Lecture on application of RAS to chemical and biological systems, by Invitation (University of Leeds, 2004)

Editorships

  • Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena (Editorial Board Member, 1997 - present)

Event Roles

  • Chairman of International Workshop on high power THz sources, by Invitation (Daresbury laboratory, 2006)
  • External Assessor for Chair in Physics, by Invitation (University of Leicester, 2006)

Examination Roles

  • King's College (University of London), DPhil (PhD, 2009)
  • University of Warwick, DPhil (PhD, 2009)
  • University of Edinburgh, PhD (2007)
  • University of Surrey, PhD (2006)
  • Aalborg University, PhD (2006)
  • Imperial College of Science, PhD (2005)
  • University of Singapore, PhD (2005)
  • University of York, PhD (2004)

Organisations I have been associated with

  • Consultant

Professional Body Memberships

  • American Physical Society (Member)
  • Institute of Physics (Fellow)
  • European Physical Society (Council Member, 2006 - present)