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Brendan Kennedy is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Sydney, where he has been a faculty member since 1998. He has expertise in Solid State Materials Chemistry, Crystallography, and X-ray Neutron Scattering. His research is centered around understanding the structural responses of perovskite oxides to external stimuli and the interaction of minerals with toxic heavy metals. Kennedy employs advanced synchrotron neutron diffraction studies to investigate the intricate relationships between ionic size, covalency, and the behavior of metal oxides under varying conditions. He is particularly focused on the structural and magnetic properties of 4d and 5d oxides, including the synthesis of ferroelectric oxides that may serve as alternatives to traditional materials in memory devices. His substantial contributions to the field have been recognized through numerous awards, including the AINSE Gold Medal for Research Excellence in 2003. Kennedy is also actively involved in various research grants, such as those awarded by the Australian Research Council, where he leads projects aimed at exploring novel electronic magnetic states in oxides and the development of high-performance magnets.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Teaching and research in Chemistry, focusing on Solid State Materials and Crystallography.
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