Role at ANSTO
Dr Ashish Sethi is the Group Manager for Scattering at the Australian Synchrotron. He works with the Small- and Wide-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS/WAXS) and Biological Small-Angle X-ray beamlines to support cutting-edge synchrotron-based scattering research.
Ashish completed his PhD in Structural Biology in 2017 at the University of Melbourne, where he focused on the biophysical characterization of intrinsically disordered proteins. His research expertise includes the use of integrated structural methodologies such as BioSAXS, X-ray Crystallography, Solution NMR, and Mass Spectrometry to study biomolecular structure and dynamics. His work primarily investigates intrinsically disordered proteins of viral and bacterial origin. Ashish has published over 25 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals including Nature Communications, Cell Death and Differentiation, PNAS, JACS, and PLOS Pathogens.
As a member of the Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) committee and the Workplace Contact Officer, Ashish is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization. He is committed to helping create a more inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. In this role, Ashish advocates for initiatives that value diverse perspectives, ensure equal opportunities and foster a positive and welcoming environment for all employees.
Expertise
BioSAXS, Solution NMR, Crosslink and HDX Mass spectrometry, Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (IDPs), and Drug Discovery.
Qualifications & Achievements
Adjunct Research Fellow at the Department of Biochemistry, Monash University (Current)
Honorary Principal Fellow at the Department of Biochemistry & Pharmacology, University of Melbourne (Current)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Department of Biochemistry & Pharmacology, University of Melbourne, funded by NHMRC & ARC fundings (2017-2022).
Visiting Research Fellow at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA (2019).
PhD in Structural Biology, University of Melbourne, Australia (20013-2017).
Holds 3x NHMRC Ideas Grants in collaboration with researchers at the University of Melbourne and Monash University.
Committees, Affiliations & memberships
Editorial Board, Australia New Zealand Magnetic Resonance Society Magazine (ANZMAG).