Scott Findlay

Scott Findlay is an Associate Professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University. He holds an ARC Future Fellowship (2020–present) and has expertise in theoretical physics and advanced electron microscopy techniques. His research focuses on atomic resolution imaging via scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), including novel detector geometries, compositional analysis of nanostructures, and quantitative structure determination. He has led multiple ARC-funded projects, including 'UltraTEM' and 'Nanoscale field mapping in functional materials.'

Education:

• PhD in Physics (Theoretical Aspects of Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy), The University of Melbourne (2005)
• BSc (Hons) in Physics, The University of Melbourne (2001)

Research Interests: Developing theoretical models and numerical simulations to enhance STEM capabilities, particularly in dynamic scattering analysis. Current projects include optimizing segmented/pixel detectors for imaging, quantifying material composition at the nanoscale, and analyzing thick nanostructures.

Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes 4D-STEM advancements, including denoising algorithms, scattering matrix reconstruction, and atom-counting techniques. His research bridges theory and experiment, addressing challenges in dynamical scattering and phase retrieval.

Awards:

• AMMS Microscopy and Microanalysis Award (2018)
• Exceptional Educational Service Award (2021)
• Outstanding Reviewer for Microscopy and Microanalysis (2017)

Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students and has secured over AUD 10 million in ARC grants. Coordinates Monash's Level 2 Physics curriculum and chairs the School's Education Committee.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions like the University of Tokyo and the University of Melbourne on projects such as magnetic field mapping and electron ptychography.