User:JoeTheAlchemist

Dr Joseph Bevitt is the Scientific Coordinator and head of the Bragg Institutes User Office. He is responsible for the management of the User Office, the proposal process through which researchers can access the OPAL neutron scattering facilities, outreach and promotion activities.

Dr Bevitt obtained his PhD in chemistry from the University of Sydney in 2006. His fields of expertise include the x-ray diffraction and kinetic analysis of dynamic nanoporous materials, their guest exchange, gas sorption and storage properties.

His expertise in research administration and research policy was gained through managing the implementation of the Australian Governments Excellence in Research for Australian (ERA) initiative at the University of Sydney. Also, as executive officer of the NSW Synchrotron Consortium Dr Bevitt sought new opportunities for synchrotron science, facilitated access to and provided technical and scientific advice to 14 investors in the Australian Synchrotron infrastructure (13 universities and the NSW Science Agencies).

Dr Bevitt is NSW President Elect of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and in this capacity he informs policy makers and promotes the sciences through forums with industry, government, community groups and the educational sector. He has a particular interest in the education and development opportunities for young scientists and has authored extensive educational materials to that end.