Prof Adrian Sheppard
Position |
Professor |
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Department |
Physics Education Centre Materials Physics |
Office phone |
58516 |
Email |
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Office |
Cockcroft 4 62 |
Migration of carbon dioxide injected in aquifers: convection, diffusion and dissolution
Underground carbon sequestration looks to be essential if the world is to keep global warming below 2oC. This project will explore the physics underlying migration of injected carbon dioxide, to better understand when it will dissolve and sink to the deep earth before there is any chance of it migrating upwards.
X-ray scatter in 3D microscopes
X-ray scatter is most significant when imaging very dense/large samples: e.g. metal parts, large 3D printed components, or samples imaged on the CTLab's new "whole core" scanner. The student will develop methods to correct for its effects, both in-hardware (i.e. at the microscope) and in-software (i.e. image analysis).
Understanding drought-resistance in Australian plants with 3D X-ray microscopy
This project will use unique, ANU-designed 3D X-ray microscopes and state-of-the art image analysis to track physiological responses of drought-tolerant Australian plants when subjected to water stress. The results will help us understand the mechanisms that underpin drought-tolerance, helping resolve ongoing debates and helping understand which forest eco-systems that are most vulnerable to climate change, and why.
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