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Robert Rostan is a leading figure in synchrotron science, whose work has been instrumental in advancing macromolecular and chemical crystallography. His most notable contribution is the design and realization of the MX2 beamline at the Australian Synchrotron, a high-flux, in-vacuum undulator microfocus facility that has become a cornerstone for the Australian research community. This beamline, detailed in a highly influential 2018 paper (543 citations), delivers hard X-rays (4.8–21 keV) to a remarkably small focal spot of 22 × 12 µm, achieving a flux of 3.4 × 10¹² photons per second at 13 keV. By providing such intense, focused X-rays, Rostan’s work has enabled the structural determination of challenging protein crystals and small molecules that were previously inaccessible. His engineering and beamline design expertise have directly empowered thousands of experiments, accelerating discoveries in drug design and materials science. Rostan’s impact is measured not only in citations but in the countless structures solved at MX2, cementing his legacy as a key enabler of modern structural biology.
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