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.
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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
Professor Mrinal Bhave
Department ChairDepartment of Chemistry and Biotechnology
Academic staff
| Name |
Position |
Contact |
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| Ayman Ahmed | Postdoctoral Research Fellow | aeahmed@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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| Associate Professor Corey Evans | Lecturer | coreyevans@swinburne.edu.au |
| Maryam Ghahri | Lecturer | mghahri@swinburne.edu.au |
| 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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| Tharushi Perera | Postdoctoral Research Fellow | pgperera@swinburne.edu.au |
| 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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Advances in holograph technology
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Graphene has aided Swinburne researchers in creating a new way to produce high-resolution holographic images.Friday 04 November 2016 -
Swinburne celebrates astronomy as part of National Science Week
- Astronomy
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For this year’s National Science Week, Swinburne invites you to take a journey through the cosmos in a series of fun and interactive activities.
Wednesday 12 August 2020 -
Cancer cell structure decoded
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An international team has won a 30-year race to solve the structure of an important cancer-related molecule.Tuesday 01 November 2016 -
STEM Hub for girls receives funding boost
- Education
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 -
Swinburne and Tel Aviv University launch data science research centre
- University
Swinburne and Tel Aviv University, Israel, have launched a joint research centre in data science.Thursday 17 November 2016
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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.