This research uses neutron scattering — “neutron vision” — to reveal the full structure of complex nanoparticles that X-rays can’t fully resolve. By developing statistical methods to optimise experiment design and analyse data, the project enables clearer structural insights, accelerating the development of advanced materials for energy, medicine and nanotechnology.

This research investigates how sunlight thermally deforms large flexible spacecraft structures such as solar panels and antennas. Combining computational modeling with laboratory experiments, the work develops methods to predict and reduce solar-induced bending and instability, enabling future spacecraft to deploy larger, lighter, and more reliable structures for deep-space exploration.