A.R. Lennie

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Dr A.R. Lennie is a leading figure in synchrotron science, specialising in high-throughput powder diffraction and advanced instrumentation for structural analysis. Their major contribution lies in the development and optimisation of beamline I11 at Diamond Light Source, a facility that has revolutionised the speed and quality of powder diffraction experiments. Lennie’s seminal 2010 paper on this subject, which has garnered 28 citations, details how a high-brightness X-ray beam, multi-analyser detectors, and rapid data-acquisition procedures enable the collection of high-quality diffraction data at unprecedented rates. This work has been instrumental in accelerating materials discovery, allowing researchers to screen hundreds of samples in a single session. Beyond this flagship study, Lennie’s broader impact is reflected in their role as a key architect of beamline capabilities that support diverse fields—from pharmaceuticals to energy materials—enabling structural characterisation that was previously impractical. Their achievements include pioneering fast data-collection protocols that have become standard practice, and their ongoing contributions continue to shape the future of synchrotron-based research, making them an invaluable resource for the scientific community.