Roger Rassool

Professor Roger Rassool holds the position of Associate Professor in the School of Physics within the Faculty of Science at the University of Melbourne, where he is a member of the Experimental Particle Physics research group. He earned his Bachelor of Science with Honours in 1982 and Doctor of Philosophy in 1996, both from the University of Melbourne. His research expertise spans particle and nuclear physics, accelerator physics, detector development, photonuclear reactions, industrial applications of physics, and instrumentation. Rassool has managed large and diverse programs for the University of Melbourne, CERN in Geneva, and various industries. He led the establishment and commissioning of X-LAB, a very high-capacity X-band RF test stand facility at the University of Melbourne, advancing high-gradient accelerator technologies. Throughout his career, he has contributed to major international projects, including extensive work on the Compact Linear Collider (CLIC) at CERN.

Rassool's scholarly output includes highly cited publications on particle physics and accelerator technologies. Notable works comprise 'Higgs physics at the CLIC electron–positron linear collider' (2017, The European Physical Journal C), 'The compact linear collider (CLIC)-2018 summary report' (2018, arXiv), 'Updated baseline for a staged Compact Linear Collider' (2016, arXiv), 'Physics at the CLIC e+e- linear collider -- Input to the Snowmass process 2013' (2013, arXiv), and 'Improved count rate corrections for highest data quality with PILATUS detectors' (2012, Synchrotron Radiation). More recently, he has applied physics to global health innovations as co-founder and CEO of the FREO2 Foundation, developing electricity-free oxygen concentrators for low-resource settings to address pneumonia mortality. Relevant publications include 'A low-pressure oxygen storage system for oxygen supply in low-resource settings' (2017, Respiratory Care) and contributions to evaluations of oxygen blender systems. Rassool engages in public outreach through University of Melbourne July Physics Lectures, Eavesdrop on Experts podcasts discussing topics like oxygen technology and physics myths, and educational programs in remote communities. He has founded two startup companies to create employment opportunities for physics graduates and promote industry engagement.

Professional Email: rogerpr@unimelb.edu.au