Professor Dr. Richard Beanland

Biography

Richard Beanland is a Reader in the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick. His research focuses on advanced electron microscopy techniques and their application in studying crystal structures and defects at the nanoscale. He specializes in continuous rotation electron diffraction (cRED) and aims to develop methodologies to extract detailed atomic information from experimental data. His work emphasizes the significance of electron diffraction and the use of simulated diffraction patterns to refine the structures of complex materials, such as Ca3Mn2O7. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the development of methods leveraging four-dimensional scanning transmission electron microscopy (4D-STEM) to enhance our understanding of material properties at the atomic level. In his ongoing projects, he is interested in exploring the use of small electron probes to generate high-resolution datasets that can reveal key insights into the atomic arrangements within various semiconductor materials and functional ceramics.

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