Dean of the School of Computing and Engineering
Professor Paul Harrison
Dean of the School of Computing and Engineering
Professor Paul Harrison is Professor of Quantum Electronics. Prior to joining the University of Huddersfield Professor Harrison was Pro Vice-Chancellor of Innovation and Engagement at the University of South Wales, a role he carried out alongside also being Dean of the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science.
Contact
E-mail: p.harrison@hud.ac.uk
Paul Harrison studied at the universities of Hull and Newcastle, before obtaining a University Research Fellowship at the University of Leeds. He joined the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering and adapted his background in computational physics of semiconductors to the creation of physical models of quantum optoelectronic devices. These models started with semiconductor band structure theory and electron-phonon/electron-electron quantum mechanical scattering to build the non-equilibrium electron distributions in heterostructures, from which physically observable I-V and L-I curves of quantum well infrared photodetectors (QWIPs) and quantum cascade lasers could be calculated. This led to a deeper understanding of the physics of these devices.
He has co-authored over 250 peer-reviewed journal papers and a book Quantum Wells, Wires and Dots.
Paul developed the leadership aspects of his career as Head of School and Dean in Leeds, and Pro-Vice Chancellor roles at Sheffield Hallam and University of South Wales. He joined the University of Huddersfield in September 2022.