This group combines diffuse X-ray scattering methods with computer simulation to deduce the arrangement of atoms and molecules in disordered crystals. Conventional crystal structure determination reveals only averaged arrangements, inadequate to explain some of the basic properties of many minerals, inorganic compounds, organic compounds and alloys that exhibit crystalline disorder. Diffuse scattering gives information on how neighbouring atoms or molecules interact with each other. This research group has strong connections with Darren Goossen's (former research fellow) Structure and Magnetism of Materials Research Group.