Dr Michael Moody
Position
Research Associate
Contact
Email:
Ph: + 61 2 9351 7540
Fax: + 61 2 9351 7682
Qualifications
B.Sc. (Hons), 1997, University of Adelaide.
Ph.D. 2003, Ian Wark Research Institute, Uni SA.
Background
2006 - Present Research Associate, ACMM, The University of Sydney.
2003 - 2005 Postdoctoral Research Associate, School of Chemistry, Tulane University, USA.
Research project
Dr. Moody is undertaking research in the field of atom probe tomography (APT), with an emphasis on the theoretical aspects underpinning the technique. His recent research has focused on the adaptation and development of analysis tools specific to the increasingly large 3D atomistic datasets generated by the state-of-the-art instruments. He has developed advanced spatial-distribution-map techniques, enabling the characterisation of multiple crystallographic orientations within a single APT dataset. Combined with new calibration methodologies for the reconstruction algorithm, this has enabled investigations into the accuracy and limits of APT. He has developed an array of nanostructure-characterisation algorithms. This combined focus on reconstruction accuracy and precise characterisation has helped to provide new insights into correlations between the formation and evolution of nanoscale solute clustering and bulk material properties.
Selected publications
- M. P. Moody, B. Gault, R. K. W. Marceau, L. T. Stephenson, R. C. Powles and S. P. Ringer, “3D Atomic-Resolution Microscopy: Lattice-Site-Specific Atom Probe Microscopy”, Submitted.
- A. V. Ceguerra, M. P. Moody, L. T. Stephenson, R. K. W. Marceau and S. P. Ringer, “A Three-Dimensional Markov Field Approach for the Analysis of Atomic Clustering in Atom Probe Tomography Data”, Phil. Mag. In Press.
- B. Gault, M. P. Moody, F. de Geuser, D. Haley, L. T. Stephenson, S. P. Ringer, “Origin of the spatial resolution in atom probe microscopy”, Applied Physics Letters 95, 3 (2009).
- M. P. Moody, B. Gault, L. T. Stephenson, D. Haley and S. P. Ringer, “Qualification of the Tomographic Reconstruction in Atom Probe by Advanced Spatial Distribution Map Techniques”, Ultramicroscopy, 109, 815-824 (2009).
- B. Gault, F. de Geuser, L. T. Stephenson, M. P. Moody, B. C. Muddle and S. P. Ringer, “Estimation of the Reconstruction Parameters for Atom Probe Tomography”, Microsc. Microanal. 14, 296 (2008).
- L. T. Stephenson, M.P. Moody, P. V. Liddicoat and S. P. Ringer, “New techniques for the analysis of fine-scaled clustering phenomena within atom probe tomography (APT) data” Microsc. Microanal. 13, 448 (2007).
- M. P. Moody, L. T. Stephenson, P. V. Liddicoat and S. P. Ringer, “Contingency Table Techniques for Three Dimensional Atom Probe Tomography”, Microsc. Res. Techniq. 70, 258 (2007).