John Allen

Feature Writer

B.A. (Hons) Theological Studies

John is an award-winning writer and speaker. He holds a BA Hons. in Theological Studies from the University of Exeter as well as diplomas from the London School of Journalism and the Open University. John has worked in both the healthcare and digital sectors researching and writing about the latest developments in life sciences, robotics, space exploration, and nanotechnology.

Outside of work, John is a keen hiker, hospital volunteer, and science fiction enthusiast. You can find out more about John and his work at https://www.johnallenwriter.com

Articles from John

What are Thin-Film Quantum Materials?

A semi-classical explanation cannot be applied to thin-film quantum materials.

2 Jul 2021

Applications for Thin Film Quantum Materials

Many have not heard, let alone are excited by the developments in thin-film quantum materials.

2 Jul 2021

Assessing the Quantum Effects of Supercapacitors at the Quantum Level

As renewable energy continues to be a priority, the ability to provide more supercapacitors to meet these demands will subsequently rise. To this end, there has been an increased interest in exploiting quantum mechanical effects to improve the performance of energy storage systems.

12 Mar 2020

Thermal Analysis in Quantum Research – What Role Does it Play?

When we speak of thermal analysis and quantum mechanics together, it is essential to talk about quantum thermodynamics.

11 Feb 2020

What High-Temperature Alloys Look Like at the Quantum Level

An understanding of what high-temperature alloys are is necessary before discussing their visible structure at the quantum level.

7 Feb 2020

An Introduction to Quantum Sensors

Put simply, a quantum sensor is a quantum device that responds to stimulus. For a sensor to be considered a quantum sensor it has to be able to do one of the following:

18 Dec 2019