Dan Porter
About Dan Porter
Dan Porter is a Beamline Scientist I16 at Diamond Light Source, where he specializes in studying frustrated magnetic materials using resonant x-ray scattering techniques. He has a background in condensed matter physics and has contributed to significant research on iron-selenide superconductors and thermoelectric materials.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Dan Porter has been serving as a Beamline Scientist at Diamond Light Source since 2019. In this role, he focuses on the I16 beamline, which specializes in Materials and Magnetism. His work involves utilizing resonant x-ray scattering techniques to investigate frustrated magnetic materials. He collaborates with international scientists and contributes to high-impact research in the field.
Education and Expertise
Dan Porter earned his PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from Royal Holloway, University of London, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His doctoral research included the development of a reverse Monte Carlo program to analyze superstructures in thermoelectric materials using diffraction data. He also holds an MPhys degree with first-class honors from the University of Liverpool, completed in 2008.
Background
Before his current position, Dan Porter worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Diamond Light Source from 2015 to 2019, focusing on the I16 beamline. He previously held the role of Postdoctoral Research Assistant at Royal Holloway, University of London from 2012 to 2015, where he conducted research on iron-selenide superconductors and spin-ice materials. His early career included a brief stint as a Stagier at the Institut Laue Langevin in 2007.
Research Contributions
Throughout his career, Dan Porter has made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics. His research at Royal Holloway involved the study of iron-selenide superconductors and spin-ice materials. At Diamond Light Source, he applies resonant x-ray scattering techniques to explore frustrated magnetic materials, enhancing the understanding of these complex systems.