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Keith McKennaView profile

Professor

• Nanomaterials
• Energy Materials
• Photovoltaics
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Professor Keith McKenna is a faculty member in the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology at the University of York, holding roles including Translational Theme Lead for Sustainable Energy and Programme Leader for Maths and Physics. He obtained his MPhys (2001) and PhD (2005) from the University of Leeds. His research focuses on theoretical modeling of surfaces and interfaces in nanoscale systems, with applications in energy, spintronics, and catalysis. He employs multi-scale computational methods and collaborates closely with experimental groups. Research Interests: Nanostructured materials and grain boundary engineering Defect modeling in energy materials (e.g., photovoltaics, photocatalysts) Electronic properties of oxides and metal nanoparticles Leadership Roles: UK Management Committee Member – COST Action CA21148 Working Group Leader – psi-k Functional Materials and Devices Steering Committee Member – UK High-End Computing Materials Chemistry Consortium Teaching: Computational Quantum Mechanics (2011–present) Mathematical Physics II (2012) Grants and Funding: Multiple EPSRC-funded projects, including collaborations with Japanese institutions. Recent work includes optimizing charge carrier mobility in nanoporous metal oxides and studying defects in tungsten oxide. Labs/Teams: Leads the McKenna Materials Modelling Group, focusing on computational modeling of surfaces/interfaces in energy-relevant materials.

Raju RajuView profile

Researcher

• Advanced Composite Structures
• Dental Composites
• Structural Health Monitoring
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Dr. Raju Raju is a Researcher affiliated with the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) . Currently, he serves as the Centre Manager for the ARC Training Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites (AMAC) . His expertise spans advanced composite structures, dental composites, and structural health monitoring (SHM). He has extensive experience across academic, research, and industry sectors, including projects in aerospace, naval, automotive, and medical fields. Notably, he contributed to Airbus-QuEST's design and analysis of Airbus A350 composite wings and nacelle structures. His research interests include composite materials' mechanical characterization, numerical modeling, and applications in dentistry. He has authored/co-authored over 50 publications, including journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters. His work frequently explores fiber-reinforced composites, dental material performance, and SHM techniques using fiber optic sensors. Dr. Raju's articles highlight interdisciplinary research in materials science and dentistry, focusing on composite design, tribological performance, and polymerization behavior. His contributions to dental composites address challenges in mechanical durability and biocompatibility. He collaborates with industry partners like Airbus and maintains active roles in academic-industry bridges through initiatives like AMAC. He is reachable via raju@unsw.edu.au and engages on LinkedIn and ResearchGate. His work exemplifies the intersection of advanced materials research and practical industrial applications.

• Aquaculture
• Animal Breeding
• Reproductive Biology
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Dr. Jarrod Guppy is an early-career researcher and Lecturer at James Cook University, where he leads the Aquaculture Breeding and Reproductive Technologies Lab. He specializes in applied animal breeding, reproductive biology, and genomics, with a focus on aquaculture species including barramundi, black tiger shrimp, banana prawns, grouper, pearl oysters, and abalone. Awarded the ARC Early Career Researcher Industry Fellowship, Dr. Guppy has secured over $1.5 million in research funding and teaches across undergraduate and master's programs in Aquaculture. Dr. Guppy's primary research interests encompass gamete quality, reproductive control, hatchery production, selective breeding, and genomics to optimize breeding outcomes in aquaculture. His work spans multiple species with particular emphasis on barramundi breeding, developing innovative reproductive methods to enhance aquaculture production. He has expertise in hormonal induction techniques, sex change manipulation, genetic mapping, and genomic selection strategies for aquaculture species. Analysis of Dr. Guppy's recent publications reveals a strong focus on reproductive biology and genomics in aquaculture species, particularly barramundi and black tiger shrimp. His research demonstrates expertise in sex determination mechanisms, gamete quality assessment, genetic mapping, and selective breeding programs. The publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach combining molecular biology, genetics, and traditional aquaculture practices to address industry challenges. ARC Early Career Researcher Industry Fellowship Dr. Guppy actively mentors numerous research students across PhD, Master's, and Honours levels, with current projects focusing on barramundi reproduction, shrimp genetics, and novel aquaculture species development. His research is supported by significant grant funding, including multiple active projects such as 'Novel reproductive approaches to de-risk and transform barramundi breeding' and 'Characterising the complete reproductive proteome of two high-value aquaculture species.' He has successfully acquired over $1.5 million in research funding throughout his career. Dr. Guppy leads the Aquaculture Breeding and Reproductive Technologies Lab at James Cook University, where his team conducts research spanning gamete quality assessment, reproductive control techniques, hatchery production optimization, and genomic selection strategies for multiple aquaculture species. The lab's work bridges fundamental research with practical industry applications to enhance aquaculture production systems.

Angus LamondView profile

Professor

• Proteomics
• RNA Processing
• Nuclear Biology
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Angus Lamond is a Professor of Biochemistry in the Department of Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology. His research focuses on nuclear structure-function relationships, RNA processing mechanisms, and proteomic analysis of cellular systems. Key areas include subnuclear organelle composition, chemical biology tools for RNA regulation, and stem cell proteomics. Recent studies involve screening drug responses in iPSC cohorts, investigating mTORC3 assembly, and analyzing neutrophil proteomes post-SARS-CoV-2 infection. His work integrates mass spectrometry, microscopy, and deep sequencing to explore disease mechanisms related to nuclear organization. Lamond leads projects such as 'Characterising Splice Site Modulation for Huntington’s Disease' and collaborates with institutions like King’s College London. He has supervised 10 research works and contributed to initiatives like the HipSci consortium for iPSC proteomic analysis.

James ThomasonView profile

Professor

• Composite Materials
• Fiber Reinforcements
• Polymer Matrices
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Professor James Thomason is a leading Composite Materials Scientist at the University of Strathclyde, affiliated with the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering department in the Faculty of Engineering. He specializes in fiber reinforcements, polymer matrices, and composite processing, with expertise in interfacial science and micromechanical modeling. His work bridges academic research and industrial applications, emphasizing sustainable innovation in composites. He has led global teams across Belgium, the US, Netherlands, Germany, and the UK, driving cross-cultural R&D programs. Notable contributions include establishing a Materials Characterisation Laboratory and co-investigating recycled glass fiber applications in composites. His leadership roles include Chair of the 2004 Gordon Conference on Composites and Principal Investigator for projects like DaCoMat (H2020) and Products from Recycled Glass Fibre. Research focuses on advancing composite material performance through interfacial studies, processing optimization, and sustainable manufacturing. Over 150 publications and conference presentations underscore his impactful contributions to the field.

Craig AgnorView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Planetary Dynamics
• Solar System Evolution
• Celestial Mechanics
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Craig Agnor is a Senior Lecturer in Physics at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences and the Centre for Fundamental Physics. His research focuses on planetary dynamics, solar system evolution, and collisional processes in planetary systems. He employs analytical theory and numerical simulations to study gravitational interactions, giant impacts, and orbital dynamics. Key research areas include the origin of Earth's Moon, Neptune's moon Triton capture mechanism, and the implications of giant planet migration in the Solar System. Dr. Agnor has contributed to mission proposals such as the Uranus Pathfinder and EChO (Exoplanet Characterisation Observatory). His teaching includes modules on planetary systems, scientific computing, and physics research projects. He actively supervises student projects on topics like giant planet migration and collisional evolution of planetary bodies. His recent publications explore exoplanet science, ice giant systems, and collisional dynamics. Agnor collaborates internationally on studies of planetary formation mechanisms and has published in leading journals such as Nature, Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, and Planetary and Space Science.

• Materials Science
• Atom Probe Tomography
• Nanoscale Characterization
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Baptiste Gault is a part-time Professor of atomic scale characterisation at Imperial College London and a permanent Group Leader in Atom Probe Tomography at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials . He is renowned for pioneering advancements in atom probe tomography (APT) for nanoscale materials characterization, particularly in energy materials and alloys. Education : PhD in Physics (2007) from Université de Rouen, France. His research focuses on hydrogen in energy materials , grain boundary engineering , and electrochemical processes in batteries , leveraging cryogenic APT and correlative microscopy techniques. He has led ERC-funded projects on nanoscale materials analysis . Recent publications highlight his work on APT methodology development for energy storage materials, correlative electron microscopy , and machine learning applications in microstructure imaging . Scientific Awards : ERC Consolidator Grant (2018), Marie Curie Research Fellowship (2009-2010). He collaborates extensively with institutions like Oxford, Sydney, and McMaster Universities, leading a multidisciplinary team at the intersection of materials science, electrochemistry, and advanced microscopy .

• Cosmology
• Extragalactic Astrophysics
• Physics and Astronomy Education
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Dr Michael Cowley is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemistry & Physics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Faculty of Science. He leads the QUT Astrophysics Research Group and serves as the Academic Lead of Learning and Teaching. His research spans extragalactic astrophysics, galaxy evolution, and physics education, with strong involvement in major surveys such as ZFOURGE, ZFIRE, TAIPAN, and ASKAP-EMU. Research Interests: Dr Cowley's work focuses on the co-evolution of galaxies and supermassive black holes, using multi-wavelength data to study star formation, AGN activity, and quenching mechanisms across cosmic time. He also investigates physics and astronomy education, with a commitment to embedding Indigenous knowledges in science curricula. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a strong focus on high-redshift galaxy populations, radio surveys (EMU), source detection algorithms (Hydra), and the integration of observational data with simulations. There is a clear trajectory toward large-scale data analysis, collaborative survey science, and methodological innovation in source finding and galaxy characterisation. Scientific Awards: Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence (2022) Faculty of Science's Educator of the Year (2021) Research Centre for Astronomy, Astrophysics and Astrophotonics Observing Funding Award (2015) Member of the International Astronomical Union (2019) Member of the Astronomical Society of Australia (2014) Member of the Australian Institute of Physics (2010) Member of the Institute of Physics (2010) Supervision and Grants: Dr Cowley supervises Honours, Masters, and PhD students in areas such as star formation rate estimation, galaxy evolution, and radio survey analysis. He is actively involved in education leadership and curriculum development. While specific grants are not listed, his leadership in major surveys implies significant research funding and collaboration. Labs and Teams: He leads the QUT Astrophysics Research Group and is a key member of international collaborations including the ZFOURGE, ZFIRE, TAIPAN, and EMU surveys, contributing to large-scale data analysis and scientific interpretation.

Zhechen HouView profile

Research Fellow

• Offshore Geotechnics
• Soil-Fluid-Structure Interaction
• Centrifuge Model Testing
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Zhechen Hou is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia's School of Earth and Oceans, affiliated with the Oceans Institute. His research focuses on developing techniques to prepare carbonate samples with field-representative engineering properties and investigating microscopic sediment behaviors. He collaborates with the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA) and works within the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Transforming Energy Infrastructure through Digital Engineering (TIDE ITRH). Previously, he served as a Research Associate at the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub on Offshore Floating Facilities. His educational background includes: PhD in Offshore Geotechnical Engineering from University of Western Australia (2017-2020) MSc (Cum Laude) in Offshore and Dredging Engineering from Delft University of Technology (2014-2016) BEng in Ocean and Naval Engineering from Tianjin University (2010-2014) Hou's research spans offshore geotechnics, soil-fluid-structure interaction, and renewable energy infrastructure. His work integrates centrifuge testing, numerical modeling, and data mining to address challenges in offshore pipeline/cable design, pile foundations, and wind farm installations. Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on time-dependent soil behavior, seabed infrastructure interactions, and damage assessment of submarine systems. His scientific recognitions include: Faculty Scholarship for International Research Fees (2017) ITRH Offshore Floating Facilities Scholarship (2017) Cum Laude distinction (2016) Hou actively collaborates with the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS) and contributes to industry standards development, including the API-ISO subsea infrastructure design guidelines. His work bridges academic research and industrial applications for both traditional energy and renewable energy sectors.

Jan SeidelView profile

Professor

• Functional Materials
• Nanoscale Characterisation
• Optical Properties of Materials
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Jan Seidel is a Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at UNSW Sydney. He holds a doctorate from TU Dresden (2005) and has held positions at UC Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and as a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on advanced scanning probe microscopy for studying functional materials, including domain walls, topological structures, and energy-related applications like photovoltaics and quantum materials. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed papers with 16,000+ citations and an h-index of 50. Education: Doctorate in Materials Science, TU Dresden, Germany (2005). Key Positions: Research Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2008–2011), Research Associate at UC Berkeley (2006–2007), and Research Associate at TU Dresden (2001–2006). Research Interests: Ferroelectrics, multiferroics, 2D materials, nanotechnology, and energy materials. His group develops novel microscopy techniques and explores optoelectronic and data storage applications, including nonvolatile memories and nanoelectronics. Awards: UNSW Outstanding Research Supervisor Award (2019), ARC Postgraduate Council Supervisor Awards (2017–2018), and a Future Fellowship from the Australian Research Council (2011). Teaching: MATS6008 Advanced Functional Materials, NANO3001 Advanced Nanomaterials. He leads the Seidel Research Group, affiliated with ARC’s Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies (FLEET). Advising: Openings for PhD students; contact via jan.seidel@unsw.edu.au. Grants and collaborations span synchrotron techniques, neutron scattering, and international partnerships.

James Malcolm HookView profile

Researcher

• Chemical Spectroscopy
• Chemical Characterisation of Materials
• Structural Chemistry and Spectroscopy
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Dr. James Malcolm Hook is a Researcher at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), based in the Faculty of Science. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Chemistry. He specializes in Chemical Spectroscopy, Materials Characterisation, and Analytical Spectrometry, with notable expertise in NMR Spectroscopy and quantitative NMR (qNMR) techniques. His research focuses on agrichemicals, pharmaceuticals, and natural product analysis. Dr. Hook has an extensive publication record, including 159 journal articles, 8 book chapters, 20 conference papers, and 2 preprints. His work is indexed in Scopus (ID: 55430171500) and ORCID (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1185-7320). He is based in the Science division at UNSW, with contact number +61 2 9385 4677.

Roger WepfView profile

Professor

• Electron Microscopy
• Materials Science
• Nanostructure Analysis
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Affiliations & Roles Professor Roger Wepf holds roles as Director of the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure) at the University of Queensland (UQ). He is affiliated with the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. His academic rank is Professor. Education He earned a Doctoral Diploma of Science (Advanced) from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zürich. Research Interests His research focuses on advanced microscopy techniques, nanostructure characterization, and energy materials. Key areas include cryo-microscopy, electron tomography, and the development of imaging infrastructure. He explores applications in materials science, catalysis, and biomedical imaging. Grants & Funding Current: Structure-guided optimisation of light-driven microalgae cell factories (ARC Discovery Projects, 2024-2027) Advanced Surface Characterisation for Minerals (RTCM Trailblazer, 2024-2025) Microscopy Australia - Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Facility (2023-2028) Labs & Infrastructure He leads the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis, overseeing state-of-the-art facilities like the 3DED/MicroED facility and cryo-microscopy suites. His work integrates correlative microscopy and FAIR-compliant data repositories.

Vikram SinghView profile

Research Fellow

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Offshore Engineering
• Renewable Energy
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Vikram Singh is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS) within the School of Earth and Oceans at The University of Western Australia (UWA), specializing in offshore geotechnical engineering with emphasis on foundation systems for offshore wind turbines. His methodology integrates geotechnical centrifuge modelling, field testing, and advanced numerical analysis to address complex soil-structure interactions in marine environments. His academic credentials include: PhD in Offshore Geotechnical Engineering from The University of Western Australia (awarded 2022) Master of Technology in Geotechnical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (awarded 2016) Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Rajasthan Technical University (awarded 2015) Vikram's research centers on modeling fine-grained soil behavior under large deformations, strain-rate dependency in soft sediments, and performance of anchoring systems for floating offshore structures. His work develops constitutive models capturing soil sensitivity and viscoplastic effects, enabling 'whole-life' geotechnical analysis of offshore foundations. Key innovations include non-local regularization techniques for sensitive clays and ring penetrometer characterization of interface friction. Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals dominant themes in constitutive modeling of fine-grained soils, large deformation analysis, and low-stress interface behavior. His work bridges computational mechanics with practical offshore applications, particularly in wind turbine foundation design and plate anchor performance. The research consistently addresses challenges in deepwater sediment characterization and soil-structure interaction under cyclic loading. Prestigious recognitions include: The 24th Dr Baden Clegg Award (2nd place, 2025) University of Western Australia 2024 Aspire Award (sole university recipient) Best Presenter Award at Indian Symposium on Offshore Geotechnics (2024) Overseas Research Grant (2019) Ad Hoc Top Up Scholarship (2017) Commonwealth of Australia Research Training Program Scholarship UWA international stipend Additional top-up scholarships Vikram actively mentors the next generation of engineers while securing critical research funding: Supervision: 2 PhD students (UWA and external), 3 Master of Professional Engineering students Research Funding: ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (during PhD), RIGSS Joint Industry Project consultancy, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute collaborations Professional Leadership: Committee member of Society for Underwater Technology OSIG Perth, technical committee for EAGE/SUT Workshop on Integrated Site Characterisation He operates within the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS) at UWA, collaborating closely with the UWA Oceans Institute and maintaining industry partnerships with organizations like the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute. His team includes key academic mentors Professors Sam Stanier, Britta Bienen, and Mark Randolph, alongside industry stakeholders in offshore renewable energy projects.

Stephen A. MoggachView profile

Associate Professor

• High-pressure crystallography
• Porous materials
• Metal-Organic Frameworks
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Stephen A. Moggach is an Associate Professor in Structural Chemistry at the School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia. His research program focuses on the application of pressure to modify material properties, particularly in porous frameworks, with significant implications for gas storage, separation technologies, and carbon capture applications. Education: PhD in Chemistry from the University of Edinburgh (2006), researching 'The Effect of Pressure on Amino Acids' BSc in Applied Chemistry from The Robert Gordon University (2002) Moggach's research explores fundamental principles of how pressure induces structural changes in materials, leveraging the fact that 'there are many more orders of magnitudes of pressure available to us in the Universe than there is temperature.' His work centers on modifying the properties and selectivity of porous materials through pressure application, with particular expertise in Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and their structural response to compression. He has developed specialized in-situ X-ray and neutron diffraction facilities to study materials under extreme pressure conditions, contributing significantly to our understanding of molecular interactions in confined spaces. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on pressure-induced structural transformations in porous materials, with increasing sophistication in understanding framework flexibility, gas uptake mechanisms, and structure-property relationships under compression. His work bridges fundamental crystallographic principles with practical applications in energy and environmental technologies. Scientific Recognition: ARC Future Fellowship (2020) for 'Fill it, Squeeze it, Crush it: Extreme Gas Uptake in Microporous Materials' European High Pressure Research Group (EHPRG) award (2012) CCDC Chemical Crystallography Prize for Younger Scientists (2010) Moggach leads multiple significant research initiatives funded by the Australian Research Council, including 'Anomalous Structural Response in Porous Framework Materials' (2022-2025) and the 'Integrated Crystallisation Facility' project. His research group maintains strong international collaborations and utilizes advanced equipment including dual Rigaku Synergy X-Ray diffractometers (Cu and Mo radiation sources) housed within the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation & Analysis at UWA. His work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable clean energy and responsible consumption. The Moggach research laboratory operates at the intersection of crystallography, materials science, and chemical engineering, with particular emphasis on understanding how materials behave under extreme conditions. His team's work on pressure-responsive frameworks has implications for next-generation gas storage technologies and environmental remediation strategies.

Tim RosenowView profile

Research Fellow

• Medical Physics
• MRI
• Preclinical MRI
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Dr. Tim Rosenow is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation & Analysis and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the School of Human Sciences at The University of Western Australia. He serves as the Facility Fellow for the 9.4T preclinical MRI at the National Imaging Facility, University of Western Australia node. His work bridges physics, medical imaging, and clinical applications with a focus on developing novel imaging techniques. Education: PhD in Paediatrics, 'Quantitative analysis of chest computed tomography in early cystic fibrosis lung disease' (2017) Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Respiratory Science (2011) Bachelor of Science in Physics/Computer Science (2007) Dr. Rosenow's research centers on preclinical MRI and medical image analysis techniques. He has designed, validated, and patented methods for disease quantification in respiratory conditions. His current work focuses on novel MRI techniques to measure physiological processes in health and disease. His research spans biomedical engineering, physics, and clinical medicine, with applications in cystic fibrosis, brain imaging, and disease modeling. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on advanced imaging techniques across multiple domains. His work ranges from preclinical MRI development to clinical applications in cystic fibrosis and neuroscience. The publications demonstrate expertise in both technical MRI development and clinical applications, with collaborative work spanning multiple institutions globally. Dr. Rosenow is currently an investigator on an active research project 'Amplifying the response to radiotherapy for children with aggressive brain cancer' (2024-2027), funded by the Department of Health (Western Australia). He works with the Bruker BioSpec 94/30 US/R MRI equipment at the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation & Analysis, focusing on applications in magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, and in vivo studies.