Thomas Sanders

Role at ANSTO 

Thomas Sanders is currently an accelerator operator at the Australian Synchrotron, overseeing the preparation, operation, and monitoring of the Synchrotron Accelerators and related systems. Additionally, as an accelerator operator, he has provided first line support to Synchrotron research users including key problem solving and decision making outside of standard business hours.

Thomas is a former user of the terahertz beamline at the Australian Synchrotron. His background is in terahertz physics, completing honours and PhD research in this field.

Expertise

Physics, Accelerator Science, Terahertz spectroscopy, Amino Acids Intermolecular Bonding 

Qualifications & Achievements

• Doctor of Philosophy (submitted) from the University of Wollongong. Thesis titled “Understanding the Terahertz Spectra of Amino Acid Molecular Crystals; Experiment and Theory”
• Bachelor of Advanced Science (Physics) (Honours) from the University of Wollongong