Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
Learn about our courses, key research areas and state-of-the-art facilities.
The Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology promotes the development of fundamental, applied and industrial research in chemistry, biotechnology and environmental science, with a strong emphasis on innovation and industry collaboration, as well as multidisciplinary research.
We have active research in a number of key strategic areas including battery development, artificial photosynthesis, drug delivery, surface and biointerface science, molecular biotechnology, microbiology, cell biology, environmental biotechnology and sustainability. We also offer a range of postgraduate and honours research projects. We are part of the ARC funded Training Centre, the Centre for Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM) and the Centre for Translational Atomaterials.
Explore our courses
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Chemistry
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Biochemistry
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Biotechnology
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Environmental Science
Did you know?
Our multidisciplinary research is ranked “above or well above world standard” across chemical and biological sciences, engineering and technology as recognised by the Australian Research Council’s Excellence in Research in Australia (ERA). Key areas include physical chemistry, theoretical and computational chemistry, analytical chemistry, macromolecular and materials chemistry, microbiology, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology and materials engineering.
Our facilities
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Chemistry and biotechnology laboratories
Our chemistry and biotechnology laboratories here at Swinburne support a range of teaching activities as well as applied and industrial research in chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science and biotechnology.
Our people
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Professor Mrinal Bhave
Department ChairDepartment of Chemistry and Biotechnology
Academic staff
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Position |
Contact |
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Professor Mark Adams |
Professor of BioScience & Innovation |
maadams@swinburne.edu.au |
Dr Vito Butardo |
Lecturer in Biotechnology |
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Dr Brett Cromer |
Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology |
+61 3 92148839 |
Louise Dunn |
Senior Lecturer in Public and Environmental Health |
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Dr Daniel Eldridge |
Senior Lecturer in Chemistry |
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Dr Rosalie Hocking |
Senior Lecturer in Chemistry |
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Professor Peter Kingshott |
Professor of Surface Engineering, Department Research Director |
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Dr Peter Mahon |
Senior Lecturer in Chemistry |
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Dr Francois Malherbe |
Senior Lecturer in Chemistry |
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Dr Sarah McLean |
Lecturer in Public and Environmental Health |
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Professor Enzo Palombo |
Professor of Microbiology |
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Dr Stephen Poropat |
Postdoctoral Fellow Palaeontology |
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Professor Patricia Vickers-Rich |
Professor of Palaeobiology |
prich@swin.edu.au |
Dr Rohan Shah |
Academic Tutor |
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Dr Huseyin Sumer |
Lecturer in Biotechnology |
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Associate Professor Chenghua Sun |
Associate Professor of Chemistry |
+61 3 9214 8893 |
Professor Feng Wang |
Professor of Chemistry |
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Dr Hayden Webb |
Lecturer in Biotechnology and Chemistry |
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Associate Professor Aimin Yu |
Associate Professor of Chemistry |
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Dr Bita Zaferanloo |
Lecturer in Biotechnology |
Latest news
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- Science
High schoolers reach for the stars to design space mission
Swinburne is continuing to provide Australian high school students with direct access to space through the Swinburne Youth Space Innovation Challenge.
Thursday 13 July 2023 -
- Health
- Science
Illegal, occasionally deadly, and not much fun. What is the frog toxin Kambô and why do people use it?
Kambô is an oozy substance harvested from the defensive skin secretions of the Amazonian giant monkey tree frog. In the traditional medicine of some indigenous peoples of the Amazon, Kambô is applied to superficial burns on the skin of participants to produce an intense purging effect.
Tuesday 16 May 2023 -
- Science
- Technology
STEMM competition urges students to Start Talking
Swinburne’s Start Talking competition is nurturing the next generation of STEMM minds
Wednesday 16 November 2022 -
- Technology
- Science
- Engineering
How entrepreneurship saved Aussie lives when COVID-19 hit
Swinburne alum Jefferson Harcourt spearheaded the rapid development of thousands of ventilators early in the COVID-19 pandemic, saving countless lives
Friday 04 November 2022 -
- Education
STEM Hub for girls receives funding boost
An online hub that encourages girls to participate in STEM opportunities has received $1.2 million in funding from The Invergowrie Foundation.
Monday 18 July 2022
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Contact the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
For general enquiries, call 1300 794 628 to speak with our friendly team. You can also email us at Dean-SchoolofSCET@swinburne.edu.au.