Rate My Professor William Rickard

Professor William Rickard is a materials scientist with an applied physics education. He completed his PhD in 2011 at Curtin University. His doctoral research focused on the thermal properties of fly ash based geopolymers. Following his PhD, he worked as a postdoc in the Centre for Materials Research and later at the John de Laeter Centre. Professor Rickard serves as Director of the John de Laeter Centre at Curtin University, where he manages core research facilities and coordinates projects in microanalysis. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research specializations include nano/microanalysis, FIB-SEM, ToF-SIMS, geopolymers, and geoscience. Professor Rickard maintains an active research profile with numerous peer-reviewed publications and contributions to collaborative projects in materials science and related fields. He participates in public outreach and webinars on advanced analytical techniques for geoscience and materials applications.

Throughout his career, Professor Rickard has held positions advancing analytical capabilities at Curtin University, including roles supporting facility leadership and research coordination. His work supports interdisciplinary efforts in planetary science, materials characterization, and related disciplines. Professor Rickard engages with the academic community through presentations and collaborative research initiatives.