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Prof. John O'Connor

Work Phone(02) 4921 5439
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OfficeV124, Mathematics

Research Supervision

Number of current supervisions3
Total current UoN PhD EFTSL0.55

For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics, and the institution name is listed below the program name.

Current Supervision

CommencedProposed
Completion
ProgramSupervisor TypeResearch Title
20132017PhD (Physics)Co-SupervisorThe Benefit of Endo-Rectal Balloons for Hypo-fractionated Prostate Radiotherapy
20132017PhD (Physics)Co-SupervisorInvestigations of EPID Based Dosimetry Methods for Use in MRI-Linac Radiotherapy
20082010PhD (Mechanical Engineering)Co-SupervisorStrain Rate: Temperature Transformation Characteristic of Solder

Past Supervision

YearProgramSupervisor TypeResearch Title
2013M Philosophy (Medical Physics)Co-SupervisorDevelopment of Epid-Based Real-Time Dosimetry and Geometry in Radiation Therapy
2012PhD (Physics)Co-SupervisorImprovement of EPID-based Techniques for Dosimetry and Investigation of Linac Mechanical Performance in Advanced Radiotherapy
2011PhD (Physics)Principal SupervisorBuilding an Evaluation Framework for Australian Science and Maths Outreach Programs in Schools
2010PhD (Physics)Co-SupervisorField Ionization Detection for Atom Microscopy
2009M Philosophy (Physics)Principal SupervisorThe 3HE(D,P)HE4 Nuclear Fusion Reaction as a Source of Mega-Voltage Protons for the Production of Fluorine-18 for PET Applications
2008M Philosophy (Physics)Principal SupervisorDetermination of Deuterium and Hydrogen Adsorption Sites on Pd(100) Using Low Energy Ion Scattering Spectroscopy
2006PhD (Physics)Co-SupervisorThe Orientational Dynamics of y-APS on Zinc Oxide Surfaces
2005PhD (Physics)Principal SupervisorSelf Diffusion in Quasicrystal Surfaces
2004PhD (Physics)Co-SupervisorTailoring Organosilane Adsorption on Metal Oxide Surfaces
2004PhD (Mechanical Engineering)Co-SupervisorIn-situ Neutron Diffraction Analysis of Titanium Silicon Carbide (Ti3SiC2) during Self-Propagating High-Temperature Synthesis
2004PhD (Physics)Principal SupervisorDiffusion and Growth of Ultrathin Films on Pure Metal Surfaces
2004PhD (Physics)Principal SupervisorScience Shows: Evaluating and maximising their effectiveness for Science Communication
2003PhD (Physics)Principal SupervisorKey Aspects of High Energy Heavy Ions in Materials Analysis
2003PhD (Physics)Co-SupervisorAtomic Layer-by-Layer Composition Depth Profiling Using Electron and Low-Energy Ion Spectroscopy
2003PhD (Physics)Co-SupervisorGrowth and Structure of Clean and Adsorbate Covered Ultrathin Pt Films on Rh(100): A LEIS and LEED Study
2002PhD (Physics)Co-SupervisorAnalysis of Alloy Surfaces using Laser Post-ionisation