Dr. Daniel Sando

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel Sando is a Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales, with a focus on the design, fabrication, and characterization of oxide thin film functional materials, notably multiferroics used in various applications such as non-volatile memory elements and optical devices. He has a profound understanding of the physics at the nanoscale, employing his expertise to tailor functional responses in these materials. Daniel completed his Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in Physics at the Queensland University of Technology in 2010, and he received his PhD in Physics from the same university in 2011. His postdoctoral experience spans across several prestigious institutions, including Unité Mixte de Physique CNRS/Thales in France and Seoul National University in South Korea, before joining UNSW Sydney in 2015. His fields of expertise include thin film oxide epitaxy through pulsed laser deposition, as well as advanced characterization techniques such as x-ray diffraction and magnetic optical characterization.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2018-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney

Conduct research on oxide thin film materials, focusing on functionality and application in innovative devices.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2018-01-01

School of Materials Science and Engineering, UNSW Sydney • Sydney

Engaged in experimental and theoretical research in materials science.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Seoul National University • Seoul

Worked on advanced thin film materials for various applications.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Unité Mixte de Physique CNRS/Thales • France

Focused on materials characterization and device performance.

Courses

MATS6112 - Characterisation Materials

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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