Professor Craig Priest is SA Node Director of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF-SA), Deputy Director of the ARC IDEAL Research Hub, and a Professorial Lead at the Future Industries Institute. His research teams tackle challenges in interfacial, physical, and analytical science in micro/nanofluidic devices and other small-scale environments. He works closely with industry partners in resources, water, health, space, defence, and manufacturing. ANFF-SA is a $15M facility with a team of technical experts dedicated to micro/nanofabrication of emerging technologies. Prof. Priest’s research is funded through various ARC schemes (Discovery, Linkage, and Industrial Transformation Research Hub), other Commonwealth... Read more
About me
Professor Craig Priest is SA Node Director of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF-SA), Deputy Director of the ARC IDEAL Research Hub, and a Professorial Lead at the Future Industries Institute. His research teams tackle challenges in interfacial, physical, and analytical science in micro/nanofluidic devices and other small-scale environments. He works closely with industry partners in resources, water, health, space, defence, and manufacturing. ANFF-SA is a $15M facility with a team of technical experts dedicated to micro/nanofabrication of emerging technologies. Prof. Priest’s research is funded through various ARC schemes (Discovery, Linkage, and Industrial Transformation Research Hub), other Commonwealth agencies, SA Government, and an extensive industry network. Prof. Priest strategically applies industry engagement and research projects to enrich student experiences, networks, and employment outcomes, including founding the ANFF-SA Microengineering Winter School in 2014, which has now trained approx. 500 students.
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) University of South Australia
Microfluidics, nanofluidics, and fluids in miniaturized devices, coatings, spreading, and contact angle hysteresis for fluids on complex surfaces, material and interface science, fabrication of functionalised and structured interfaces, mineral extraction/separation; solvent extraction, fluids in agriculture
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Optimisation of HPG coating process for the inside of tubing #ICG002429, DISER-Innovation Connections Grant, 13/05/2023 - 12/01/2024
Optimisation of HPG coating process for the inside of tubing #ICG002429, TekCyte Pty Ltd, 13/05/2023 - 12/01/2024
ARC Research Hub for integrated device for end-user analysis at low-levels (IDEAL), ARC - Industrial Transformation Research Hubs, 24/03/2017 - 31/12/2023
To develop processes for manufacturing next generation three mirror astigmatic telescope, CSIRO Australia, 01/06/2023 - 30/12/2023
Process intensification of microparticle synthesis for catalyst manufacturing, Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, 01/07/2021 - 30/06/2023
AAS - Portable Healthcare: High-Value Micro/Nano-Scale Structures and Coating for Mass Production of Biomedical Devices, Australian Academy of Science, 01/11/2017 - 28/02/2022
Mircofluidic Evaporative Wicking for Sensing Devices, Tekelek Australia Pty Ltd, 01/01/2020 - 31/03/2021
Improved Process Control for Mineral Leaching, Magotteaux Australia Pty Ltd, 01/01/2020 - 31/03/2021
Joint Research Centre for in-line chemical and mineral sensing for sustainable mineral processing, Australia-China Science & Research Fund, 14/07/2016 - 30/06/2020
IRGP38 - A platform manufacturing technology for refining platinum group metals, International Research Grants Program (DSD), 01/06/2015 - 30/06/2019
Closing the data gap: High throughput screening of nanoparticle toxicity, ARC - Discovery Projects, 01/01/2015 - 01/10/2018
FIA003 - Intelligent Microfluidic Sensor for monitoring pH, chlorine and salinity in swimming pools (Industry Partner), Tekelek Australia Pty Ltd, 01/02/2017 - 28/02/2018
Assessment of Chloramination Control Strategy Based on Free Ammonia Concentration - Ammonia Analyser Development, SA Water, 01/04/2016 - 30/09/2017
IVP 129 Microfluidic chip for pool water sensing, Innovation Voucher Program (DSD), 07/04/2016 - 30/04/2017
Microfluidic Chip for Pool Water Sensing, Tekelek Australia Pty Ltd, 01/06/2016 - 30/04/2017
SA Water Ammonia Analyser Project - Microfluidics Extension, SA Water, 01/11/2015 - 30/12/2016
'Made in SA' - An advanced manufacturing technology for value-added processing of rare earth elements, International Research Grants Program (DSD), 01/07/2014 - 30/06/2016
Evaluation of Microfluidics for a Domestic Critical-Rare-Earth Supply, Technology Metals Research, 01/05/2015 - 30/06/2016
Patchy Colloidosomes at Interfaces: Correlation of Particle Surface Heterogeneity, Wettability, and Chemical Activity at the Nanoscale, ARC - Discovery Projects, 16/02/2012 - 31/12/2015
Automated home swimming pool control system, Innovation Voucher Program (DSD), 13/02/2015 - 28/08/2015
Made in SA - Advanced Manufacturing technology for value-added processing of high-value 'rare earth' elements, Technology Metals Research, 01/07/2014 - 30/06/2015
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
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2015 |
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2014 |
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2023 |
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2023 |
1
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2022 |
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5
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2022 |
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3
2
2
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2022 |
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2
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2022 |
2
2
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2022 |
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2022 |
Open access
1
1
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2022 |
2
1
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2022 |
2
2
2
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2022 |
14
12
6
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2021 |
Open access
4
3
5
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2021 |
Open access
2
1
2
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2021 |
Open access
3
3
1
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2021 |
Open access
3
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2021 |
4
3
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2021 |
Open access
6
5
3
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2021 |
Open access
2
1
2
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2020 |
Open access
6
4
1
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2020 |
Open access
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2020 |
Open access
15
13
99
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2020 |
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23
20
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2020 |
Open access
5
4
1
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2020 |
Open access
5
2
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2020 |
5
5
1
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2020 |
Open access
6
4
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2019 |
13
9
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2019 |
Open access
29
31
67
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2019 |
Open access
3
3
35
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2019 |
Open access
7
21
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2019 |
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18
16
2
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2019 |
25
21
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2019 |
6
3
2
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2018 |
47
37
2
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2018 |
12
11
1
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2018 |
14
14
2
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2018 |
5
5
2
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2017 |
4
4
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2017 |
7
5
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2017 |
13
12
1
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2017 |
Open access
22
20
1
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2017 |
69
67
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2017 |
19
17
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2016 |
Open access
22
21
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2016 |
Open access
75
68
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2016 |
Open access
7
7
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2016 |
24
21
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2016 |
Open access
22
20
3
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2016 |
8
5
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2016 |
38
37
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2015 |
18
14
6
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2015 |
Open access
2
2
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2015 |
20
16
4
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2015 |
Open access
9
8
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2014 |
8
7
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2014 |
Open access
15
20
3
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2014 |
15
13
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2014 |
38
36
1
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2014 |
1
15
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2014 |
76
66
1
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2014 |
47
41
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2014 |
14
22
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2013 |
10
8
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2013 |
38
33
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2013 |
Open access
16
15
3
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2013 |
15
13
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2013 |
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31
30
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2012 |
Open access
23
21
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2012 |
44
38
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2012 |
9
8
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2012 |
Open access
11
8
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2012 |
53
46
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2012 |
20
20
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2011 |
47
44
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2011 |
51
44
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2011 |
60
49
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2011 |
123
110
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2010 |
123
115
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2010 |
48
47
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2010 |
84
80
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2010 |
Open access
39
33
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2009 |
29
24
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2009 |
66
59
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2009 |
Open access
14
14
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2008 |
113
94
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2008 |
33
31
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2008 |
41
38
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2022 |
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2021 |
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2011 |
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1
1
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2011 |
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2011 |
Open access
4
2
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2010 |
1
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2009 |
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2009 |
Open access
1
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2008 |
3
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Research
Microfluidics, nanofluidics, and fluids in miniaturized devices, coatings, spreading, and contact angle hysteresis for fluids on complex surfaces, material and interface science, fabrication of functionalised and structured interfaces, mineral extraction/separation; solvent extraction, fluids in agriculture
Research
Details | Registry | Status |
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Ralston, John; Zhou, Jingfang; Priest, Craig Ian; Sedev, Rossen Velizarov |
AU | Filed |
Ralston, John; Zhou, Jingfang; Priest, Craig Ian; Sedev, Rossen Velizarov |
CN | Filed |
Ralston, John; Zhou, Jingfang; Priest, Craig Ian; Sedev, Rossen Veilzarov |
GB | Filed |
Ralston, John; Zhou, Jingfang; Priest, Craig Ian; Sedev, Rossen Velizarov |
US | Filed |
Ralston, John; Zhou, Jingfang; Priest, Craig Ian; Sedev, Rossen Velizarov |
WO | Filed |
Zhou, Jingfang; Ralston, John; Priest, Craig Ian; Sedev, Rossen Velizarov |
AU | Filed |
Zhou, Jingfang; Ralston, John; Priest, Craig; Sedev, Rossen Velizarov |
GB | Filed |
Zhou, Jingfang; Ralston, John; Priest, Craig Ian; Sedev, Rossen Velizarov |
US | Filed |
Zhou, Jingfang; Ralston, John; Priest, Craig Ian; Sedev, Rossen Velizarov |
WO | Filed |
Ralston, John; Priest, Craig Ian; Sedev, Rossen Velizarov; Mawatari, Kazuma; Kitamori, Takehiko |
WO | Filed |
Ralston, John; Priest, Craig Ian; Sedev, Rossen Velizarov; Mawatari, Kazuma; Kitamori, Takehiko |
ZA | Filed |
Nann, Thomas; Parkinson, Luke Andrew; Elmas, Sait; Priest, Craig Ian; Vasilev, Vasil Rosenov |
WO | Filed |
External engagement & recognition
Organisation | Country |
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Anglo American | AUSTRALIA |
Anglo Research | SOUTH AFRICA |
Australian National Fabrication Facility | AUSTRALIA |
Australian National University | AUSTRALIA |
BHP Billiton | AUSTRALIA |
Central South University | CHINA |
Chinese Academy of Sciences | CHINA |
CSIRO Australia (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation) | AUSTRALIA |
Curtin University | AUSTRALIA |
Flinders University | AUSTRALIA |
Glenn Research Center | UNITED STATES |
Harbin Institute of Technology | CHINA |
Indee Labs Australia | AUSTRALIA |
Indian Institute of Science | INDIA |
Indian Institute of Technology | INDIA |
Johnson Matthey PLC | UNITED KINGDOM |
Johnson Matthey Technology Centre | UNITED KINGDOM |
Kanagawa Institute of Technology | JAPAN |
Macquarie University | AUSTRALIA |
Magotteaux Australia | AUSTRALIA |
Magotteaux Australia Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
Max Planck Institut fur Dynamik und Selbstorganisation | GERMANY |
Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organisation | GERMANY |
Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication | AUSTRALIA |
Minomic Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
Monash University | AUSTRALIA |
Namibia University of Science and Technology | NAMIBIA |
PerkinElmer Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
Preg Tech Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
Private Individual | AUSTRALIA |
RMIT University | AUSTRALIA |
Saarland University | GERMANY |
Technology Metals Research | UNITED STATES |
Tekelek Australia Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
The Graduate School of Chemistry, Biology and Physics of Bordeaux (AKA Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie, de Biologie et de Physique) | FRANCE |
Tokyo Institute of Technology | JAPAN |
Ulvac (Japan) | JAPAN |
University of Adelaid | AUSTRALIA |
University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
University of Basel | SWITZERLAND |
University of Hull | UNITED KINGDOM |
University of Liverpool | UNITED KINGDOM |
University of Melbourne | AUSTRALIA |
University of Nantes | FRANCE |
University of New South Wales | AUSTRALIA |
University of Newcastle | AUSTRALIA |
University of Pisa | ITALY |
University of Puerto Rico | PUERTO RICO |
University of Queensland | AUSTRALIA |
University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
University of Tasmania | AUSTRALIA |
University of Technology Sydney | AUSTRALIA |
University of Tokyo | JAPAN |
University of Ulm | GERMANY |
University of Vigo | SPAIN |
University of Western Australia | AUSTRALIA |
University of Wollongong | AUSTRALIA |
US Army | UNITED STATES |
US Army Research Laboratory | UNITED STATES |
Victoria University of Wellington | NEW ZEALAND |
Western Sydney University | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
Engagement/recognition | Year |
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SA Node DirectorAustralian National Fabrication Facility |
2018 |
MemberRoyal Australian Chemical Institute |
2017 |
MemberInternational Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry |
2017 |
MemberAmerican Chemical Society (ACS) |
2017 |
MemberAustralian Research Council Nanotechnology Network |
2017 |
MemberAustralasian Colloid and Interface Society |
2017 |
SA Node DirectorAustralian National Fabrication Facility |
2017 |
SA Node DirectorAustralian National Fabrication Facility |
2016 |
Deputy Director, South Australian NodeAustralian National Fabrication Facility |
2015 |
Invited SpeakerAdvanced Materials and Nanotechnology Conference, New Zealand |
2015 |
Invited SpeakerCMOS Emerging Technologies Research Conference, Canada |
2015 |
SA Node DirectorAustralian National Fabrication Facility |
2015 |
Treasurer, Division of Interfaces, Colloids, and NanomaterialsRoyal Australian Chemical Institute |
2015 |
Deputy Director, South Australian NodeAustralian National Fabrication Facility |
2014 |
Invited Speaker4th Asia-Pacific Conference on Ionic Liquids and Green Processes, Sydney |
2014 |
Invited Speaker6th Australasian Symposium on Ionic Liquids, Sydney, Australia |
2014 |
Invited SpeakerRoyal Australian Chemical Institute National Congress, Australia |
2014 |
MemberPremier Science and Industry Council |
2014 |
Treasurer, Division of Interfaces, Colloids, and NanomaterialsRoyal Australian Chemical Institute |
2014 |
Chair4th Australian and New Zealand Micro and Nanofluidics Symposium, University of South Australia and Flinders University, Adelaide |
2013 |
Deputy Director, South Australian NodeAustralian National Fabrication Facility |
2013 |
Invited SpeakerCenter for Advanced Nanoscale Materials, University of Puerto Rico |
2013 |
Invited SpeakerDepartment of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, University of Tokyo, Japan |
2013 |
Invited SpeakerFlow Chemistry Asia, Singapore |
2013 |
Invited SpeakerSchool of Agriculture, Food and Wine, University of Adelaide |
2013 |
Invited SpeakerSPIE Micro+Nano Materials, Devices, and Systems Conference, Australia |
2013 |
MemberPremier Science and Industry Council |
2013 |
Deputy Director, South Australian NodeAustralian National Fabrication Facility |
2012 |
MemberPremier Science and Industry Council |
2012 |
Invited SpeakerJoint Chemical Engineering Committee Annual Dinner |
2011 |
Invited SpeakerSchool of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Flinders University |
2011 |
SA Tall Poppy of the Year AwardAustralian Institute of Policy and Science |
2011 |
South Australia Science Excellence AwardDepartment of State Development, Government of South Australia |
2011 |
Fresh Science AwardFresh Science |
2009 |
Course Coordinator of Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering final year projects, including industry-based internship projects. Founder of the ANFF-SA Microengineering Winter School. Micro/nanofluidics, microfabrication/microengineering, wettability and interfacial chemistry.
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
Thesis title | Student status |
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Designing a Textile-Based Material for Airborne Virus Detection | Current |
Development of a wearable electrocardiogram nanosensor for screening hypertensive pregnancy complications | Current |
Microfluidics-assisted viral transduction for CAR T-cell manufacture | Current |
Nanostructured interfaces for enhanced electrochemical biosensing | Current |
Plasma surface modification for the integrated isolation and electrochemical detection of nano-biomarkers in microchannels | Current |
Solid state biosensors with adjustable dynamic range towards Point of Care diagnostics prognostics of infectious disease | Current |
Dynamic wetting of chemically heterogeneous surfaces | Completed |
Electrowetting of ionic liquids in solid/liquid/liquid systems | Completed |
High throughput screening of nanotoxicity using microfluidics | Completed |
Interfacial interactions and wetting of mica by imidazolium ionic liquids | Completed |
Liquid flow in chemically patterned channels | Completed |
Liquid flow in open metal oxide channels of controlled surface chemistry | Completed |
Microfluidic intestine-on-a-chip in vitro models for improved mechanistic understanding of intestinal drug and particulate carrier uptake | Completed |
Pickering emulsion formation with hydrophilic silica nanoparticles | Completed |
Probing the diffusional mass transfer across the liquid-liquid interface in microfluidic devices: insights into solvent extraction and third phase | Completed |
Static and dynamic behaviour of ionic liquid films studied with the surface force apparatus | Completed |