Dr Joseph Bevitt
Position: Chemistry Teacher
Qualifications: BSc Advanced (Hons 1) (USyd), PhD (Chemistry) (USyd) MRACI AMRSC
Background: Joseph’s research has primarily been in the design and construction of tailored, high performance nanomaterials capable of separating and storing fuel gases such as methane and hydrogen. This work has involved research at Australia’s nuclear reactor, and presentations to many international conferences. Joseph has a strong interest in chemical education and has taught teachers, school and university students throughout his university career.
Experience: 7 years teaching experience in Chemistry at Secondary and Tertiary level; Author of Matrix Chemistry Course Programs, Course Materials and Assessments, numerous professional chemistry journal and conference publications; Science Week "Science in the City" Coordinator 2002-6; Sydney University Gifted and Talented Student Workshop Coordinator
Awards: AINSE Award for single crystal neutron diffraction experiments at the HIFAR facility, Lucas Heights, Australia 2005, 2006; SCANZ Ted Maslen 1987 Scholarship for excellence in crystallography 2005; George Harris Scholarship for excellence in Inorganic Chemistry 2005; Agnes Campbell Prize for Excellence in Organic Chemistry 2001, 2002, 2004
Why I love to teach @Matrix: Chemistry is one of those subjects that very few students are given the opportunity to truly understand. If taught correctly, chemistry is a highly accessible science that will fascinate and inspire any student to take a deeper look into the workings of their natural and built environment. When students leave Matrix, they grasp the central role that chemistry plays in their daily lives, becoming ambassadors for a cleaner, more responsible future.