I completed my PhD at the Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany in 2004. After a short postdoctoral stay as a Marie Curie Fellow at the Institute of Genomics and Molecular and Cellular Biology in Strasbourg, France, in 2005, I accepted a research position at the University of South Australia. I was appointed as a Senior Lecturer in March 2009. In 2010, I was awarded the prestigious Future Fellowship from the Australian Research Council. I was promoted to Associate Professor in January 2012. I have held positions such as Associate Head of School-Research (2012-2013) and Research Education Portfolio Leader (2014-2015). In 2016, I was awarded two prestigious fellowships i.e. the Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced... Read more
About me
I completed my PhD at the Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany in 2004. After a short postdoctoral stay as a Marie Curie Fellow at the Institute of Genomics and Molecular and Cellular Biology in Strasbourg, France, in 2005, I accepted a research position at the University of South Australia. I was appointed as a Senior Lecturer in March 2009. In 2010, I was awarded the prestigious Future Fellowship from the Australian Research Council. I was promoted to Associate Professor in January 2012. I have held positions such as Associate Head of School-Research (2012-2013) and Research Education Portfolio Leader (2014-2015). In 2016, I was awarded two prestigious fellowships i.e. the Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers from the Humboldt Foundation and a Research Fellowship from National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). I was promoted to Full Professor on 1st of January 2017.
I have been awarded research funding in excess of 20 million dollars. I have published more than 200 research papers, reviews and book chapters. I am the inventor of five patents which underpin technologies currently under translation to commercialization.
My research also results in translation of research discoveries to tangible commercial outcomes. A bladder cancer diagnostic technology developed in my laboratory is currently being translated to the manufacturing facility of the industrial partner. This commercial development is supported by a 5 million dollar (cash) from the industrial partner and the federal government. In another large (6 million dollars) project, I am working with an Australian implant manufacturer on translating a beakthrough antibacterial technology to hipe and knee implants.
In addition to four prestigious research fellowships, I have received various honors and awards. Most recently, I was awarded the John A. Brodie Medal for achievements in Chemical Engineering in 2016 and the International Association of Advanced Materials Medal (IAAM medal) for contributions to the field of Advanced Materials in the year 2017. I am a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC).
About me
Date | Title |
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21/09/2016 |
chocolate silevr nannoparticles and their potential in medicine, http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-21/cacao-could-be-key-to-wound-treatment-adelaide-researchers-find/7863978 |
19/12/2011 |
Silver bullet to kill super bugs, http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/silver-bullet-to-kill-super-bugs/story-fn6bqvxz-1226225219241 |
About me
Doctor of Philosophy Martin Luther University
Masters of Science Prof Dr A Zlatarov University
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
IMCRC - An antimicrobial nanosurface for orthopaedic implants, Innovative Manufacturing CRC Limited, 01/02/2018 - 30/06/2022
A new, accurate account of wetting phenomena on nano-engineered surfaces, ARC - Discovery Projects, 01/01/2018 - 31/12/2021
'Intelligent' antibacterial coatings for improving outcomes with infections associated with dialysis catheters, NHMRC - Project Grant, 01/01/2017 - 31/12/2021
Surface engineered biomaterials to control inflammation, ARC - Discovery Projects, 29/01/2015 - 31/12/2020
Advanced medical devices and diagnostics, NHMRC - Career Development Fellowship, 01/01/2017 - 31/12/2020
Development and production of advanced carbon water purification materials, Puratap Pty Ltd, 09/12/2017 - 09/12/2020
Development and production of advanced carbon water purification materials, SIEF STEM+ Business Fellowship Program, 09/12/2017 - 09/12/2020
SCV vector vaccine manufacturing optimization, SIEF STEM+ Business Fellowship Program, 08/11/2017 - 07/11/2020
CRC-P Industrialisation of a Novel Diagnostic Biosensor for Bladder Cancer, SMR Automotive Australia Pty Ltd, 01/04/2017 - 30/06/2020
Process development for SCV vector vaccine production/manufacturing, DISER-Innovation Connections Grant, 21/11/2016 - 28/12/2017
Innovation connections puratap development of a chemical detection device, Puratap Pty Ltd, 01/04/2016 - 30/09/2017
Development of a chemical detection device, DISER-Innovation Connections Grant, 18/04/2016 - 18/04/2017
Development of diagnostic and prognostic devices and advanced biomaterials for the treatment of kidney disease, Collaboration Pathways Program (DSD), 03/06/2013 - 31/12/2016
1-05 Materials and smart surfaces for enhanced islet survival, transport and transfer, Cell Therapy Manufacturing CRC, 01/01/2014 - 31/12/2016
A surface functionality based approach for risk assessment of manufactured nanomaterials in the environment, ARC - Discovery Projects, 01/06/2012 - 31/03/2016
Nanoengineered gradient substrata as a novel approach for understanding infection mechanisms, ARC - Future Fellowship, 17/11/2010 - 31/05/2015
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
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Vasilev, KA 2014, 'The Potential of Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery, Cell Tracking, and Regenerative Medicine 2013'. |
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Research
Research
Details | Registry | Status |
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Bladder cancer detection device and method Macgregor, Melanie; Vasilev, krasimir; Gleadle, Jonathan; Li, Jordan |
AU | Filed |
Plasma polymerised oxazoline coatings and uses thereof Vasilev, Krasi; Ramiasa, Melanie; Cavallaro, Alex |
AU | Filed |
Plasma polymerised oxazoline coatings and uses thereof Cavallaro, Alex Anthony; Macgregor-Ramiasa, Melanie Njarin; Vasilev, Krasimir Atanasov |
AU | Filed |
External engagement & recognition
Organisation | Country |
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Anisop Holdings | AUSTRALIA |
Anna University | INDIA |
Australian National University | AUSTRALIA |
Australian Synchrotron | AUSTRALIA |
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (National Research Council) | ITALY |
Corin Australia Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
CSIRO Australia (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation) | AUSTRALIA |
CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Group | AUSTRALIA |
Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie, de Biologie et de Physique de Bordeaux | FRANCE |
ETH Zürich | SWITZERLAND |
Flinders Medical Centre | AUSTRALIA |
Flinders University | AUSTRALIA |
Gadjah Mada University | INDONESIA |
Government Medical College | INDIA |
Griffith University | AUSTRALIA |
Guangdong University of Technology | CHINA |
Huazhong University of Science and Technology | CHINA |
Indonesian Institute of Sciences | INDONESIA |
Institut de Science des Materiaux de Mulhouse | FRANCE |
Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH | GERMANY |
Institute of Biopharmaceuticals of Shandong Province | CHINA |
Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science | AUSTRALIA |
James Cook University | AUSTRALIA |
Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz | GERMANY |
Lancaster University | UNITED KINGDOM |
Laval University | CANADA |
Liverpool John Moores University | UNITED KINGDOM |
Lodz University Of Technology | POLAND |
Mahatma Gandhi University | INDIA |
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam | INDIA |
Max Planck Institut fur Polymerforschung | GERMANY |
Max Planck Institute for Polymer | GERMANY |
Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research | GERMANY |
Monash University | AUSTRALIA |
Motherson Innovations Australia | AUSTRALIA |
National Institute of Fundamental Studies | SRI LANKA |
National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) | JAPAN |
National Measurement Institute | AUSTRALIA |
National Research University of Electronic Technology | RUSSIAN FEDERATION |
New York University | UNITED STATES |
Ningbo No. 6 Hospital | CHINA |
Nottingham Trent University | UNITED KINGDOM |
Peking University | CHINA |
Prof. Assen Zlatarov University - Bourgas | BULGARIA |
Puratap Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences | INDIA |
Qilu Hospital of Shandong University | CHINA |
Queensland University of Technology | AUSTRALIA |
RMIT University | AUSTRALIA |
Royal Adelaide Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
SA Pathology | AUSTRALIA |
Scientific-Manufacturing Complex Technological Centre | RUSSIAN FEDERATION |
Shandong First Medical University | CHINA |
Shandong University | CHINA |
Shenzhen Lando Biomaterials | CHINA |
Southern Medical University | CHINA |
Stockholm University | SWEDEN |
Sultan Qaboos University | OMAN |
Sun Yat-Sen University | CHINA |
The Australian Wine Research Institute | AUSTRALIA |
Tohoku University | JAPAN |
Tokyo University of Science | JAPAN |
Tsinghua University | CHINA |
United States Environmental Protection Agency | UNITED STATES |
Universitat Siegen | GERMANY |
Universite Bretagne Sud | FRANCE |
Universite de Bretagne-Sud | FRANCE |
Universite de Haute Alsace | FRANCE |
University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
University of Bari | ITALY |
University of Bath | UNITED KINGDOM |
University of Bordeaux | FRANCE |
University of California, Riverside | UNITED STATES |
University of Greifswald | GERMANY |
University of Hong Kong | HONG KONG |
University of Johannesburg | SOUTH AFRICA |
University of Liverpool | UNITED KINGDOM |
University of Lodz | POLAND |
University of Melbourne | AUSTRALIA |
University of Nantes | FRANCE |
University of New South Wales | AUSTRALIA |
University of Newcastle | AUSTRALIA |
University of Queensland | AUSTRALIA |
University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
University of South Brittany | FRANCE |
University of Sydney | AUSTRALIA |
University of Technology Sydney | AUSTRALIA |
University of Tennessee | UNITED STATES |
University of Turku | FINLAND |
University of Wollongong | AUSTRALIA |
University of Wurzburg | GERMANY |
US Environmental Protection Agency | UNITED STATES |
US Environmental Protection Authority | UNITED STATES |
Women's and Children's Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
Engagement/recognition | Year |
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FellowshipRoyal Society of Chemistry |
2021 |
FellowshipRoyal Society of Chemistry |
2020 |
FellowshipRoyal Society of Chemistry |
2019 |
Career Development FellowshipNational Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) |
2018 |
FellowshipRoyal Society of Chemistry |
2018 |
Career Development FellowshipNational Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) |
2017 |
FellowRoyal Society of Chemistry |
2017 |
FellowshipRoyal Society of Chemistry |
2017 |
Career Development FellowshipNational Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) |
2016 |
Humboldt Fellow for Experienced ResearchersAlexander von Humboldt Foundation |
2016 |
Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced ResearchersMax Planck Institute for Polymer Research |
2016 |
John A. Brodie MedalThe Chemical College Board of Engineers Australia |
2016 |
Project GrantNational Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) |
2016 |
Future FellowshipAustralian Research Council (ARC) |
2011 |
Future FellowshipAustralian Research Council (ARC) |
2010 |
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
Thesis title | Student status |
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Control of bacterial adhesion by tailoring surface nanotopography | Current |
Development and utilization of surface engineered silica particles and nano-engineered mesoporous materials to improve the treatment efficiency of white wine production. | Current |
Inflammatory responses to biomaterials | Current |
Intelligent materials that respond to the presence of bacteria | Current |
Nanotribological and nanomechanical properties of novel antibacterial surfaces | Current |
Non-invasive technology for screening of urothelial cancers | Current |
A novel approach for investigating the transformation of silver nanoparticles in the environment using nano in situ deployment devices | Completed |
A substrate independent approach for fabrication of biocompatible nano-silver/polymer antibacterial coatings | Completed |
Antimicrobial coatings for biomedical and wound healing devices | Completed |
Antimicrobial surface modification via plasma polymerization | Completed |
Generating density gradients of gold nanoparticles using plasma polymeristion as a novel tool to observe cellular response | Completed |
Influence of nanomaterials on pathogens and mammalian cells | Completed |
Interaction of light with nanoslits and nanoholes | Completed |
Modulation of biological responses by nano- engineered surfaces | Completed |
Nano engineered surfaces to control biological response | Completed |
Natural zeolites and plasma surface engineering for innovating biogas purification and advanced adsorbents | Completed |
Novel drug nanosuspensions | Completed |
Photodynamic diagnosis in immunosensor devices: from bench to clinical trials | Completed |
Plasma deposited polymeric films for antimicrobial applications | Completed |
Plasma polymer films for organic solar cells | Completed |
Stimuli-responsive silver nanoparticles delivery system for infected wounds | Completed |
Surface engineered microneedles for delivery of bioactive compounds | Completed |
The effect of nanotopography on cell-surface interaction | Completed |
Understanding a novel replication-deficient poxviral-based vector platform | Completed |