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Peter Hore
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Peter John Hore
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| Alma mater | University of Oxford (BA, DPhil) |
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| Institutions | University of Oxford University of Groningen |
| Thesis | Electron spin resonance studies of transient species (1980) |
| Doctoral advisor | Keith McLauchlan |
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Peter John Hore is a British chemist and a university professor. He teaches Chemistry at the University of Oxford. He is also a Fellow at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
Professor Hore has written books about chemistry. His research mainly focuses on how tiny particles called 'spins' behave. This includes studying how birds use the Earth's magnetic field to find their way when they migrate.
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His Education
Peter Hore studied at the University of Oxford. He was a student at St John's College, Oxford, from 1973 to 1980.
He earned his PhD, which is a high-level university degree. His research for this degree was guided by Professor Keith McLauchlan.
His Work and Discoveries
After his studies, Peter Hore worked as a researcher. He was a Royal Society research fellow at the University of Groningen from 1980 to 1982.
He then became a junior research fellow at St John's College. In 1983, he was appointed a Fellow and tutor at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
In 2022, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). This is a very high honor for scientists in the United Kingdom.
Understanding Spin Chemistry
Professor Hore's work involves something called spin chemistry. This field looks at how the tiny 'spin' of electrons and atomic nuclei affects chemical reactions.
He uses special techniques like Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). These methods help scientists study the structure of molecules. They also show how molecules change during reactions.
One of Professor Hore's exciting research areas is magnetoreception. This is how animals, like birds, can sense the Earth's magnetic field.
His team studies how birds use this sense to navigate during their long bird migration journeys. They believe a special chemical reaction in the birds' eyes helps them 'see' the magnetic field.
Personal Life
Peter Hore married Julia Yeomans in 1990. She is also a well-known scientist. She is a theoretical physicist.
