Luke Keenan, M Chem(hons), Ph.D., Amrsc
About Luke Keenan, M Chem(hons), Ph.D., Amrsc
Luke Keenan is a Senior Support Scientist at Diamond Light Source, specializing in data processing and analysis methods for synchrotron techniques. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Bath and has extensive experience in X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and chemical sample characterization.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Luke Keenan has been employed at Diamond Light Source since 2018, serving as a Senior Support Scientist. In this role, he contributes to the development of data processing and analysis methods for various synchrotron techniques, including X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS), Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS), and X-ray Emission Spectroscopy (XES). He specializes in maintaining and commissioning X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy beamlines, particularly the I20-scanning and I20-EDE beamlines. Additionally, he acts as a local contact for a diverse range of international university and industrial users, facilitating their research needs.
Education and Expertise
Luke Keenan earned his Master of Chemistry (MChem) degree from the University of Bath, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He continued his education at the same institution, completing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from 2009 to 2013. His doctoral research focused on the post-synthetic modification of metal-organic frameworks. This academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in chemical analysis and characterization techniques.
Background
Luke Keenan attended Devonport High School for Boys from 1998 to 2005. Following his secondary education, he pursued higher education at the University of Bath, where he completed both his undergraduate and doctoral studies in Chemistry. Prior to his current position, he worked at Diamond Light Source as a Support Scientist from 2013 to 2018, gaining valuable experience in the field.
Research Contributions
Throughout his career, Luke Keenan has engaged in lab-based research that involves chemical sample characterization using various analytical techniques. These techniques include Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, gas sorption analysis, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-vis), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). He has also been involved in writing conference proceedings, reports, and research papers related to his field of expertise.