Dr. Matt Thompson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matt Thompson is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Australian National University, specializing in Physics with a focus on nuclear fusion and plasma nanostructure fabrication. He has extensive experience supervising research students and guiding projects in advanced materials for reactor walls. Dr. Thompson has published multiple research outputs, contributing to understanding material properties under extreme conditions, particularly in the context of fusion reactions. His expertise includes Grazing Incidence Small Angle X-ray Scattering, which is pivotal for analyzing material behavior at the nanoscale. He actively collaborates on projects aimed at improving the resilience of materials used in nuclear applications and understanding microstructural changes due to helium bubble formation in tungsten. He holds a PhD in Physics and has established a solid research profile, evidenced by a h-index of 10 and numerous publications within his research areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Conducting research in nuclear fusion, specializing in the development and analysis of reactor wall materials.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.