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Durham University

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Research profile

Research strengths

Detector and instrumentation physics
Astronomical instrumentation
Energy materials

Innovation & doctoral centres

Centre for Advanced Instrumentation
Durham Energy Institute

Specialist facilities

Detector development laboratories

Working with this university

Commercialisation and industry routes.

Durham's commercialisation team supports instrumentation and materials spin-outs.

Connected ecosystem

Spin-outs in this directory

Kromek
Develops cadmium zinc telluride radiation detection technology for medical, security and nuclear markets.

Investors nearby

NorthStar Ventures

Relevant proposed UKIZ mission

North East →

Proposed by UKIZ · not a government designation

Sources

Organisation's own published material
UK Research and Innovation

Last verified: 15 August 2026

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