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Pip Wheaton

Associate Consultant - Arq Group

Pip is a passionate creative who is obsessed with applying design thinking to any and every project she can get her hands on, no matter the topic.

Role at ANSTO

Updates on developments in small modular reactor technologies

There have been significant developments in small modular reactor technologies in 2022. The International Atomic Energy Agency expects small modular reactors (SMRs) to make an important contribution to achieving global climate goals and energy supply security. But with more than 70 SMR designs under development in 18 countries – including innovative reactors that are yet to be licensed and novel methods of modular manufacturing that are new to the nuclear industry – widely deploying SMRs in time remains a tall task.

ANSTO scientist awarded Nancy Millis Medal for Women in Science by the Australian Academy of Science

One of ANSTO’s most accomplished scientists and internationally recognised energy researchers, Prof Vanessa Peterson, has been awarded the Nancy Millis Medal for Woman in Science by the Australian Academy of Science this week.

Bianca Shepherd

Engineering Support Workshop Manager - ANSTO

Bianca Shepherd is ANSTO’s Engineering Support Workshop Manager, confidently overseeing the manufacture and fabrication of equipment and specialised parts for critical Australian scientific and landmark infrastructure.

Mrs Amanda McDonald

Laboratory Technical Officer, Health Research and Technology Group

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Mr Sangeeth Thiruvoth

Radiochemist

Role at ANSTO

Analysis of environmental samples (predominantly soils, groundwaters, vegetation and biota) for the presence of radionuclide via chromatographic separation methods.

Dr Nigel Kirby

Principal Scientist - SAXS/WAXS

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Study confirms fraudulent Kakadu plum product is in the international marketplace jeopardising authentic Indigenous products

Research confirms that fraudulent Kakadu plum extracts are in circulation online and in the international marketplace.

Progress on dark matter lab

Moving earth in the search for dark matter: laboratory construction underway at mine site.

Kowari - Strain Scanner

Kowari, a residual stress diffractometer, can be used for ‘strain scanning’ of large engineering components as large as 1000 kilograms.

Dr Izabela Milogrodzka

SAXS/WAXS Beamline Scientist

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Aerosol Sampling Program

ANSTO plays a leading role in measuring and characterising fine particles from a range of locations around Australia and internationally.

Mr Andrew Winthorpe

Manager, Cyclotron Operations, NSTLI Biosciences

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Research confirms that ancient Tasmania was not a ‘wilderness’ but an Indigenous cultural landscape

Recent studies led by the University of Melbourne have revealed that the Palawa people’s ancient land stewardship techniques have profoundly shaped the landscape of western Lutruwita, within the traditional territories located in Tasmania.

Dr Renata Lippi

Senior Project Manager

Role at ANSTO

Water experts share insights into unique environment of Thirlmere Lakes

ANSTO has produced a comprehensive report for the NSW Department of Planning and Environment that represents a significant scientific investigation of the connections, pathways and processes of water loss from the Thirlmere Lakes system.