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Our people, the custodians of Australia’s nuclear and accelerator expertise, are amongst our nation’s most talented researchers, scientists, engineers and nuclear experts. Everyday we work to respond to the growing nuclear science and technology needs of Australia and the world.
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Mrs Clare Scott
Lab Coordinator
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Ms Louise Hearder
Accelerator Operator
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Ms Ruth Plathe
Scientific Support Officer - Infrared
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Prof Michael James
Director Australian Synchrotron
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Rosemary Young
Beamline Scientist - MX
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Valerie Mitchell
Scientist - XAS
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Yogesh Khandokar
Beamline Scientist – MX