Papers
1
Total Citations
543
H-Index
1
About
Sofia Macedo is a leading figure in synchrotron science, whose work has revolutionized structural biology and chemistry. Her primary research focuses on the development and optimization of advanced X-ray crystallography beamlines, with a particular emphasis on enabling high-throughput, high-resolution data collection for challenging macromolecular and chemical samples. Macedo’s most significant contribution is her leadership in the design and commissioning of the MX2 beamline at the Australian Synchrotron, a high-flux undulator microfocus facility that delivers hard X-rays (4.8–21 keV) to a focal spot of just 22 × 12 µm. This beamline, which achieves a remarkable flux of 3.4 × 10¹² photons per second at 13 keV, has become an indispensable tool for both chemical and macromolecular crystallography communities. Her work on MX2 has been cited over 540 times, underscoring its profound impact on the field. By providing researchers with unprecedented access to brilliant, focused X-rays, Macedo has enabled groundbreaking studies on everything from drug targets to novel materials, cementing her reputation as a key architect of modern synchrotron infrastructure.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1