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Sebastiampillai Raymond
Sebastiampillai Raymond Principal Research Scientist Using laser processing to make nature-inspired functional surfaces

I am a Principal Research Scientist in the MicroSystems and Polymers team working as an experimental physicist. My research and development expertise spans areas including laser processing, photonics imaging and sensing, nonlinear and optical materials, as well as radiation imaging and dosimetry devices.

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Sebastiampillai Raymond Principal Research Scientist
Natasha Evans
Natasha Evans Senior Research Scientist Biopolymer chemistry solving applied tech problems

I work in the Microsystems and Polymers teams as a Senior Research Scientist. We help Callaghan Innovation customers solve challenging applied technology problems.  I really enjoy the challenge of formulating new products and investigating unknown or failed materials.

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Natasha Evans Senior Research Scientist
Mike Arnold
W. Mike Arnold Distinguished Research Scientist Show me a quirky problem I can get my teeth into!

I'm a Distinguished Research Scientist within the Applied Technologies group working on Sensing, Microfab, and Polymers. My expertise spans a range of fields including bio-electronics, electrical impedance measurement, nanotechnology and radio frequency circuitry. This diversity is fuelled by my interest in peculiar problems that pique my curiosity.

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W. Mike Arnold Distinguished Research Scientist
Joseph Deere
Joseph Deere Distinguished Scientist

Joseph is a biophysical chemist working on plasticising biomolecules for sensor applications. His deep understanding of the commercialisation of science research comes from his background ranging from academia through industrial R&D and contract manufacturing. At Callaghan Innovation Joseph works on cancer health and the positive impact on patient outcomes.

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Joseph Deere Distinguished Scientist
Ihab Sinno
Ihab Sinno Team Lead Solving challenging problems in applied technologies

I am an experienced manager with a demonstrated history of leading cross-disciplinary R&D teams.  My technical background spans the disciplines of physics and engineering, with a focus on materials science, and sensor systems development and prototyping.

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Ihab Sinno Team Lead
Harrison Jones
Harrison Jones Research Engineer Innovative microfabrication and 3D structures

I’m a Research Engineer specialising in Microsystems and Polymers working on innovative methods of microfabrication, particularly the development of 3D structures. I have also worked with computer vision systems, robotics, and biosensing technologies. Our work involves projects that bridge the gap between technology and real-world applications.

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Harrison Jones Research Engineer
Delower Bhuiyan
Delower Bhuiyan Principal Research Scientist Materials science for the circular economy

I am a Principal Scientist involved in research and development in the fields of materials science and engineering, with a particular focus on the circular economy. I have worked on diverse projects relating to advanced materials, including the development of novel coatings, functional organic synthesis materials, and composite materials.

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Delower Bhuiyan Principal Research Scientist
Andreas Zeller
Andreas Zeller Senior Research Scientist Using nanotechnology to make everyday material smarter

I am a Senior Research Scientist specialising in Applied Technologies with a focus on MicroSystems and Polymers. My research adds value to materials used in the Health and Cleantech sectors using nanotechnology to functionalise them. We create new composites with unique properties tailored for specific applications.

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Andreas Zeller Senior Research Scientist
Ben Wylie Van Eerd
Ben Wylie-van Eerd Senior Research Scientist Inventor of the adaptive optic system

I am a Senior Research Scientist specialising in Microsystems and Polymers in the Applied Technologies team. An intriguing aspect of my work involves exploring the diverse applications of ultrasound beyond pregnancy scans.

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Ben Wylie-van Eerd Senior Research Scientist
Evan Hirst
Evan Hirst Principal Research Scientist Hyperspectral imaging for industrial grading

I work in the Applied Technologies group working on optical sensing, imaging and machine learning. In this, I use hyperspectral imaging, multi-spectral, 3D image data, and conventional imaging to solve industrial sensing problems.

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Evan Hirst Principal Research Scientist
Nandula Wanasekara
Nandula Wanasekara Senior Research Scientist Solving challenging problems in material-related fields faced by New Zealand companies.

I am a Senior Research Scientist with the Microsystems and Polymers group at Callaghan Innovation. My expertise is in polymer/material characterisation to link the role of chemistry and structure to properties as suited for given applications.

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Nandula Wanasekara Senior Research Scientist
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