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Professor Dougal McCulloch is a Professor and Director of the Microscopy & Microanalysis Facility at RMIT University's Research & Innovation department, based at the City Campus Australia. His research focuses on advanced materials characterization, including microscopy techniques, thin film coatings, and the study of carbonaceous and disordered solids. He leads projects on novel carbon phases under extreme conditions, corrosion-resistant coatings for aerospace alloys, and neuromorphic signal processing. McCulloch coordinates third-year Applied Physics and teaches first-year Life Science Service Physics. He supervises PhD and Masters students in areas like quantum correlation microscopy and carbon material analysis. His work bridges materials science and applied physics, emphasizing experimental and analytical methods. He collaborates on high-pressure synthesis and structural analysis of materials, contributing to both fundamental science and aerospace engineering applications.
Research interests include electron microscopy innovations, advanced thin films for industrial applications, and the electronic structure of solids. Projects involve developing environmentally friendly coatings and exploring nanostructured carbons formed under shear or pressure. McCulloch's facility supports interdisciplinary research with cutting-edge microscopy tools.
Teaching responsibilities include coordinating applied physics modules and directing the Microscopy Facility, integrating research and education. Supervision focuses on experimental projects at the intersection of materials science and physics. He actively publishes on carbon phase transformations, memristor technologies, and high-pressure material synthesis, reflecting his commitment to advancing analytical and applied materials research.
