Dave Hall
About Dave Hall
Dave Hall is the Macromolecular Crystallography Science Group Leader at Diamond Light Source, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in the field, having previously worked as a Beamline Scientist and Principal Beamline Scientist at Diamond Light Source and at the European Radiation Synchrotron Facility.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Dave Hall currently serves as the Macromolecular Crystallography Science Group Leader at Diamond Light Source, a position he has held since 2018. Prior to this role, he worked as a Principal Beamline Scientist from 2009 to 2018 and as a Beamline Scientist from 2007 to 2009. During his tenure, he also took on the role of Macromolecular Crystallography Village Coordinator from 2012 to 2018. His extensive experience at Diamond Light Source spans over a decade, contributing significantly to the field of macromolecular crystallography.
Previous Experience at ESRF
Before joining Diamond Light Source, Dave Hall worked at the European Radiation Synchrotron Facility (ESRF) as a Beamline Scientist from 2002 to 2007. His five-year tenure at ESRF provided him with valuable experience in synchrotron radiation techniques, which he later applied in his roles at Diamond Light Source.
Education and Expertise
Dave Hall has a strong academic background in the field of crystallography. He served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oxford from 1999 to 2000 and at Cancer Research UK from 2001 to 2002. His research during these positions contributed to his expertise in macromolecular crystallography and related scientific disciplines.
Career Timeline
Dave Hall's career in scientific research spans multiple institutions and roles. He began his postdoctoral work at the University of Oxford, followed by a position at Cancer Research UK. He then transitioned to the ESRF and subsequently to Diamond Light Source, where he has held various positions, culminating in his current leadership role. His career reflects a consistent focus on advancing the field of macromolecular crystallography.