James Sullivan

Associate Professor James Sullivan is affiliated with the Department of Nuclear Physics & Accelerator Applications at the Australian National University (ANU), within the Research School of Physics. His research focuses on positron physics, electron scattering, and molecular dynamics. Key areas include studying scattering processes in liquids, gases, and complex systems like formic acid and ethane. He collaborates on projects involving positron beamline facilities and has contributed to advancements in positron annihilation spectroscopy and Doppler broadening techniques.

• Research projects include 'Positrons in biosystems' (2019–2023) and 'High Flux Positron Source' (2015).
• Supervises research students in experimental and theoretical physics.

His work bridges fundamental physics with applications in materials science and biomedical imaging, particularly through positron emission tomography (PET) collaborations.