Akash has a rich background in Chemical Engineering and joined Microanalysis Mid-2022 and has since become an integral member of our Laboratory Technicians team who has recently accepted a position as Senior Laboratory Technician.

Kate joined Microanalysis mid 2024 specialising in advanced techniques such as X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and SEM analysis.  Amongst sharing her knowledge with the Microanalysis team, Kate is currently working towards completing her PhD in Physics at Curtin University, we are thrilled to have Kate in the Team.

Since joining Microanalysis in 2021, Damon has proved to be an intelligent, diligent, and tenacious Laboratory Technician, quickly becoming an invaluable team member. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Forensic Biology and Toxicology, at the Murdoch University in early 2024 and accepted a position in the Microanalysis Graduate Program. Damon is currently perfecting his skills with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) under the guidance of Lynette deSilva and Sruthy Balakrishnan and will soon begin learning X-ray Diffraction (XRD) interpretation with Dr. Matthew Rowles.

With an extensive background in materials characterisation, Matthew is a seasoned professional well-versed in utilising advanced tools such as X-ray diffraction and fluorescence (XRD/XRF), as well as optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Matthew’s skills extend beyond the laboratory, encompassing strong verbal and written communication capabilities tailored to diverse audience levels.

Matthew has actively contributed to the design, production, and utilisation of specialised equipment, including furnaces and in situ sample cells for X-ray diffraction. His expertise in client negotiations and vendor management reflects a solutions-oriented approach, providing turn-key solutions tailored to meet the analytical requirements of customers.  He excels in communicating with stakeholders at all levels, effectively conveying both the scientific and business significance of analytical equipment. With a doctoral qualification in Physics/Materials Science, Matthew brings a wealth of experience as a scientific researcher, demonstrating proficiency in experimental conception, design, planning, and implementation, particularly in X-ray and neutron diffraction.

Sruthy joined Microanalysis after completing a PhD in Physics from Curtin University, WA. Her PhD focusses on synthesis and characterisation of hydrogen rich materials (thermal batteries) for renewable energy storage. She has gained experienced in the instrumental techniques such as XRD X-ray Diffraction, insitu-XRD, SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC/TGA, TPD-MS etc. She has been working as a Physics lecturer in the academia for the last 10 years. Sruthy has a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Physics and completed a BEd in Physical Sciences.