Tim Senden

Prof Tim Senden is a Director at the Research School of Physics, The Australian National University. He holds a BSc(Hons) and PhD in Physics. His research focuses on advanced imaging techniques applied to materials science, reservoir characterization, and biomedical applications. Specializes in tomography, pore-scale analysis, and microscopy-based materials evaluation. Active in collaborative research with over 163 publications and 41 projects since 1991. Key areas include reservoir core analysis, biomaterials for medical imaging, and archaeological materials characterization. Leads projects on electromagnetic diagnostics, environmental-technological integration, and climate change mitigation strategies.

Education:

• BSc(Hons)
• PhD

Research Interests: Explores tomographic imaging techniques for multidisciplinary applications:

• Pore-scale fluid dynamics in reservoir cores
• Development of radiolabeled composites for medical diagnostics
• 3D microstructural analysis of archaeological artifacts

Recent work bridges microscopy with environmental and biomedical challenges, evidenced by publications in Biomaterials Research and Scientific Reports.

Key Projects:

• Frameworks and Methods for Social-Environmental-Technological Integration (2024-2026)
• Microscopy Australia (2007-2028)
• NETs Climate Change Mitigation Survey (2019)

Advances imaging methodologies through lab facilities at ANU, contributing to both academic and applied research domains.