John Elliott Daniels

John Elliott Daniels is an Associate Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He holds a PhD from Monash University (2007) and has extensive postdoctoral experience at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble, France. His research focuses on advanced neutron and x-ray scattering techniques to study functional and mechanical properties of materials, particularly electro-mechanical ceramics and biological materials. Key areas include domain engineering, phase equilibria, and structural analysis of materials for energy and aerospace applications.

Dr. Daniels has taught courses such as MATS1101 (Introduction to Materials Science), MATS2004 (Mechanical Behaviour of Materials), and MATS4004 (Fracture Mechanics). His professional roles at UNSW span from Lecturer (2010–2012) to Senior Lecturer (2012–2015) before becoming Associate Professor in 2016. He also served as an Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering Research Fellow (2010–2015).

His research contributions include studies on actuation mechanisms in electro-ceramic materials, nano-domain dynamics in relaxors, and structural analysis of materials under extreme conditions. Recent publications highlight innovations in piezoelectric ceramics, Pb-free materials, and scattering-based characterization tools. His work bridges fundamental physics with applied engineering, targeting advancements in energy storage, sensors, and structural materials.