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Postgraduate student studies at Japanese synchrotron

8 October 2008

Radha Maganti

Monash University postgraduate student Radha Maganti from the School of Chemistry is in Japan on a ten-day study excursion at the Cheiron Synchrotron School -- one of only ten Australian students selected for the privilege.

The Cheiron School aims to provide basic knowledge as well as perspectives of synchrotron radiation science and technology to PhD students, young scientists and engineers who wish to pursue their career in a field involving synchrotron radiation.

The comprehensive curriculum will include lectures by leading scientists and experts in medical uses of synchrotrons and detector development.

Director of the Monash Centre for Synchrotron Science (MCSS) Professor Rob Lewis, who will conduct lectures at the Japanese school, said he was delighted that a Monash University student was selected to attend.

"Radha will gain invaluable experience and kick-start her scientific career in synchrotron radiation," Professor Lewis said.

"With the Australian Synchrotron adjacent to the University's Clayton campus she will have this amazing technology at her doorstep when she returns, enabling her to put what she has learnt in Japan into action."

Ms Maganti said she was excited about studying in Japan and learning about synchrotron radiation at the world's largest synchrotron radiation centre.

"It's such an amazing opportunity to learn about synchrotron radiation and how I can make the most of this great technology in my own research," she said.

The school is held annually under the auspices of the Asia-Oceania Forum for Synchrotron Radiation Research (AOFSRR).

For more information on the Monash Centre for Synchrotron Science visit the MCSS website.