Raveen Wijesuriya
Platform Support Officer - X-ray Characterisation
Raveen leads the X-ray Characterisation node of the MCFP, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) and fluorescence (XRF) and all sample preparation required including milling and pellet forming. He will guide you from start to finish of XRD analysis.
Raveen is an experienced research chemist specialising in the design, manufacture, and commercialisation of polymer-based industrial coatings in Australia. During his time in the chemical industry, he engaged with the likes of BlueScope and New Zealand Steel in collaborative research and developed macro-scale surface characterisation methods using X-Ray Fluorescence and topographic techniques. His expertise has been instrumental in developing and introducing the next-generation of corrosion-inhibiting coating technology to the Australian building and construction industry. Raveen currently manages the X-ray characterisation node at MCFP, where he supports academics and students, providing expert guidance on X-Ray characterisation techniques. He also serves as a committee member of the Australian X-ray Analytical Association (AXAA).
