1. Email: daniel.oldfield@csiro.au
Phone: +61 430 216 072
2013 - 2016 PhD (Applied Sciences), RMIT University / CSIRO
Explored the synthesis of graphene by physical vapour deposition.
2012 Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences) (Honours), RMIT University
Researched antibacterial properties of titanium copper films for prosthetics.
2009 - 2011 Double Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences) (Nanotechnology), RMIT University
Assessed the biocompatibility of titanium thin films for prosthetics.
2015 - 2016 Science Engineering and Health Ambassador, RMIT University
Employed by RMIT to deliver presentations to high school students.
2012 - 2016 Duty Microscopist, RMIT Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility
Maintained and supervised the use of microscopy equipment.
2012 - 2013 Physics Demonstrator, RMIT University.
Demonstrated and supervised experiments conducted by university students.
2011 Work Experience, CSIRO
Investigated the crystallisation of amorphous metal over a range of temperatures.
2009 - 2012 Lifeguard, Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre
Supervised children and adults in an aquatic environment.
2008 - 2012 Swim Instructor, Wyndham leisure and Events Centre
Taught swimming to children and adults, and to individuals with disablitlies.
2016 Invited speaker, Link Festival
The festival focussed on the nexus of design, technology and social change.
2016 Scientific Art Exhibition
Microscopy images were displayed at several RMIT University campuses.
2015 Walkley Freelance Focus Conference
Attended conference focused on how to use social media as a freelancer.
2015 - 2016 The Microscopist
Created an online portfolio of microscopy images. (instagram: @the_microscopist)
2013 3MT Trans-Tasman Final
Competitor in the final stage of the 3MT competition.
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2. 2016 Volunteer, Scienceworks
I have recently been accepted into the Scienceworks volunteer program.
2014 Future Students, RMIT University
Talked with high school students considering tertiary education.
2014 Science Festival, Parkdale Senior Secondary
Conducted scientific experiments with high school students.
2014 Science Festival, Bendigo High
Program aimed to encourage country students to study science at university.
2010 RMIT Brains Trust Peer Tutoring, West Richmond Primary School.
Program was designed to break down stereotypes about scientists.
2016 D.T. Oldfield, Ultimate Science Guide, RiAus.
2015 K.S. Munir, D.T. Oldfield et al. Advanced Engineering Materials.
2015 D.T. Oldfield, D.G. McCulloch et al. Carbon.
2015 K.S. Munir, M. Qian, Y. Li, D.T. Oldfield et al. Advanced Engineering Materials.
2015 D.T. Oldfield, SCOPE.
2014 D.T. Oldfield, Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Newsletter.
2015 - 2016 Australian Science Communicators (ASC)
The ASC supports and represents science communication.
2014 - 2016 Wyndham Ultimate (WU)
President of WU.
2013 - 2016 Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Society (AMMS)
The AMMS is dedicated to the advancement of the science of microscopy.
Claire Farrugia, School Engagement Coordinator
claire.farrugia@rmit.edu.au
+61 3 9925 9717
Dr Malisja Devries, Manager: Microscopy, Digital Imaging, Surface Analysis Facility
Malisja.Devries@csiro.au
+61 3 9545 8850
Professor Dougal McCulloch, Deputy Dean of Physical Science
dougal.mcculloch@rmit.edu.au
+61 3 9925 3391
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