Conference Presentations

Presentation Years:

2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008-2001

2020 Conference Presentations

197. Pei Lay Yap, Kamrul Hassan, Farzaneh Farivar, Diana N.H. Tran, and Dusan Losic, Multi-thiol Functionalized Graphene Bio-sponge for efficient Removal of heavy metals, Graphene Industrial Forum 2020, May 27 2020, European Graphene flagship online conference (Online conference)

196. Kamrul Hassan, Tran Thanh Tung, Nathan Stanley, Dusan Losic, A bio-inspired fractal designed breath sensors fabricated by graphene inks using extrusion 3D printing, Graphene Industrial Forum 2020, May 27 2020, European Graphene flagship online conference (Online conference)

195. Yap, P. L.; Tung, T. T.; Kabiri, S.; Matulick, N.; Tran, D. N. H.; Losic, D. , Low cost Polyamine Modified Graphene Composites for Effective Mercury Remediation in waters, American Chemical Societywww.acs.org 259th ACS National Meeting Philadelphia, PA March 22-26, 2020 (On-line conference) (ENVR 770 pg. 286)

194. Kamrul Hassan, Tran Tung, Nathan Stanley, Dusan Losic, Extrusion micro-printing of conductive graphene inks for wearable electronics and sensing applications, ICONN 2020 – International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 9 Feb– 13 Feb 2020, Brisbane

193. Pei Lay Yap, Tran Tung, Shervin Kabiri, Diana N.H. Tran, and Dusan Losic, Polyamine-Functionalized Graphene Composites for Effective Water Remediation, ICONN 2020 – International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 9 Feb– 13 Feb 2020, Brisbane

2019 Conference Presentations

192. A Gholampour, MV Kiamahalleh, DNH Tran, T Ozbakkaloglu, D Losic, Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortar Composites Containing Graphene Oxide, ACMSM 25 Proceedings of the 25th Australasian Conference on Mechanics of Structures and Materials, Brisbane, Dec 2019)

191. Van Dac Ho, Ching-Tai Ng, Dusan Losic, THE DEPENDENCE OF PRISTINE GRAPHENE-CEMENT BASED COMPOSITES ON PRISTINE GRAPHENE DOSAGES AND SIZES: MECHANICAL AND MICROSTRUCTURAL-RELATED PROPERTIES, Global Society for Research and Development Conference, 25 Nov 2019 Sydney

190. PL Yap, S Kabiri, DNH. Tran and D Losic, Thiol-ene Clicked Partially Reduced Graphene Oxide as an Effective Mercury (II) Adsorbent, Graphene Week 2019, Sept 23-27, Helsinki, Finland (Poster)
189. D Losic (convenor and keynote), EU-Australia workshop, Graphene Week 2019, Sept 23-27, Helsinki, Finland

188. D. Losic, Md J. Nine, Graphene and 2 D materials for emerging fire retardant coatings, 2019 Australian Flame Retardants and Fire Safety Workshop (FRFS-2019), 5th August 2019 (invited)

187. D. Losic T. Tung, Md. J. Nine, P. Lay Yap, F. Farivar, N. Stanley, R. Karunagaran, Advancement on graphene composites and heterostructures for engineering of new products for environmental and emerging applications, Grapchina, 2019, 21-23 Oct. (plenary lecture)

186. D. Losic, Graphene standardizations and characterizations: problems and progress, Grapchina, 2019, 21-23 Oct. (keynote lecture)

185. D. Losic, Graphene Industrialisation: unlocking some key challenges, the International Graphene Standardisation Forum, Sydney 17 May 2019 (invited)

184. D. Losic, Graphene materials and their emerging application, Foreign Experts Symposium on Advanced materials, Linyi University China, 29-30 Oct, 2019 (plenary lecture)

183. YS Guo, D Tran, D Losic, LM Shor, Pore-Scale Effects of Dilute Organic Macromolecules and Nanoparticles to Inhibit Moisture Loss, AIChE Annual Meeting 2019, Orlando USA

182. Shervin Kabiri, Roslyn J. Baird, Ivan Andelkovic, Rodrigo C. da Silva, Fien Degryse, Dusan Losic, Michael J. McLaughlin, Using graphene or graphene oxide to improve the physical quality of granulated fertilizers, 9th International Granulation Workshop – Lausanne, 26th – 28th (Wed. – Fri.) June 2019, Switzerland

2018 Conference Presentations

181. D. Losic, Diatoms bio-inspired research for development of new materials and properties for emerging applications, International Workshop on diatom nanotechnology, 5thMay 2018, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China (invited plenary)

180. Muhammad Iskandar Yusri, Dusan Losic, MdJulker Nine, Preparation of Graphene-Hydroxyapatite Additives via Ball Milling for Fire Retardant Paper, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, poster

179. A. Tadesse, MD Nine, D.Tran, D. Losic, Graphene Fire Retardant Film for Structural Materials, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, poster

178. Tran Tung, Dusan Losic, Graphene films: flexible electrodes and applications, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, poster

177. Van Dac Ho, Cam Coghlan, Andy Goodwin, Craig Mc Guckin, Ching-Tai Ng, Togay Ozbakkaloglu, Dusan Losic, Effect of industrially produced pristine graphene concentrations on enhancing properties of ordinary Portland cement mortars, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, poster

176. Nathan Stanley, Le Hong An Nguyen, Dusan Losic, Graphene-based Fumigant Sensors, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, poster

175. Farizah Mohd Azmi, Dusan Losic and Diana Tran, Effects of Incorporating Modified Nanoclay into Polylactide-Graphene Nanocomposite Filament for 3D Printing on Mechanical Strength, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, poster

174. Negar Mansouri, Said Al-Sarawi, Jagan Mazumdar, Dusan Losic, Fabrication and Characterization of 3D Graphene-alginate Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, poster

173. Pei Lay Yap, Shervin Kabiri, Diana N.H. Tran and Dusan Losic, Functionalized Graphene Hybrid with Thiol-(Cysteamine)-eneClick Chemistry for Efficient Hg (II) Ions Removal, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, poster

172. Nicola Matulick, Diana Tran, Dusan Losic, Hydrothermally reduced graphene oxide composite aerogels for improved process water cation adsorption, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, poster

171. Mahmoud Moussa, Rhys Phillips, Dusan Losic, Laser Scribed Graphene/V2O5 Supercapacitors, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, poster

170. Hadi Rastin, Dusan Losic, Diana Tran, Development of shear-thinning Gelatin/Laponite/Graphene hydrogel, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, poster

169. Ay Ching Hee, Dusan Losic, Tribological performance of two types of diamond like carbon films on polished alumina substrates, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, poster

168. Julia Chov and Tran Tung, Processing and Characterisation of Graphene Quantum Dots using Ultrasonication Process for Biosensing Applications, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, poster

167. A.G. Al-Dasooqi, D. Tran, D. Losic, Adsorption of Radioactive Caesium using a 3D Reduced Graphene Oxide Composite Aerogel, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, poster

166. Md J. Nine, D. Losic, Graphene Based Multifunctional Coatings, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, Book of abstracts pg.17

165. D. Losic, The Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation Hub, The First Australian-European Graphene Workshop, 17-19 October 2018, Adelaide-Sydney, Book of abstracts pg.12

164. S. Lath, M.J. McLaughlin, D. Navarro, D. Losic, A. Kumar, and R. Stewart, Adsorption of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Using Graphene-Based Materials, 11th International Conference on the Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, 8-12 April 2018, Palm Springs, CA, USA

163. A. Gholampour, K. Valizadeh Kiamahalleh, D.N.H Tran, T. Ozbakkaloglu, D. Losic D. Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortar Composites Containing Graphene Oxide.) The Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM 25, Brisbane 4-7 Dec 2018 (conference paper)

162. A Zander, M Ayub, B Cazzolato, C Howard, MJ Nine, D Losic, D Huang, Acoustics at the Nanoscale, Proceedings of ACOUSTICS 7 (9) (conference paper)

161. Md J. Nine, Andy Goodwin, Diana N. H. Tran, Campbell Coghlan, Dusan Losic, Graphene composites for development of new generation fire-retardant coatings, The second international conference on eco-friendly flame retardant additives and materials (ECOFRAM), Metz, 28-29th March 2018, France

160. Md J Nine, D. Losic, Graphene for high-performance functional coatings, International Graphene innovation Conference, GrapChina2018, 19-21th September 2018, Xi’an, China. (Invited)

159. Md J. Nine, Md Ayub, Anthony C. Zander, Diana N.H. Tran, Benjamin S. Cazzolato, Dusan Losic, Graphene Based High-performance Sound Absorbers, The 8th edition of the largest European Conference & Exhibition in Graphene & 2D materials (Graphene2018) June 26-29, 2018, Dresden, Germany. (Oral presentation)

158. D. Losic, Engineering of graphene 3-dimensional composites for emerging applications, Carbon student conference Sydney, 6-7 Dec 2018 (keynote lecture)

157. D. Losic, Graphene 3-Dimensional Composites for Emerging Applications, 2018 International Symposium of Advanced Composite Technology, Adelaide 3-5 August 2018 (keynote lecture)

156. Md J. Nine, Md Ayub, Anthony C. Zander, Diana N.H. Tran, Benjamin S. Cazzolato, and Dusan Losic, Self-assembled Graphene based lamella network for enhanced sound absorption, ICONN 2018 – International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 29 Jan – 2 Feb 2018, University of Wollongong, Australia (oral presentation)

155. Tran Thanh Tung, Faisal K. Alotaibi, Md J. Nine, Diana N. H. Tran, Jean-Francois Feller, Dusan Losic, High-performance chemical sensor made of graphene hybridized carbon nanotubes film for human health monitoring, ICONN 2018 – International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 29 Jan – 2 Feb 2018, University of Wollongong, Australia (oral presentation)

2017 Conference Presentations

154. S. J. Chen, T. T. Tung, D. Losic, C. Fumeaux, High-Efficiency Microwave Graphene Antenna, (conference paper) 2017 IEEE AP-S Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting, July 9–14, 2017, San Diego, California, USA. Student award

153. D.Losic, New Generation of Fire Protective Coatings Using Graphene, IdTech Ex Conference Connecting Emerging Technologies With Global Brands, 15-16 Nov 2017 Santa Clara, USA

152. D. Losic, Graphene – opportunities and challenges, 19th ANNUAL CONFERENCE YUCOMAT 2017, Herceg Novi, Montenegro, September 4-8, 2017 (invited plenary)

151. D. Losic, D.N.H. Tran, T. Tung, C. Cambell, Md. J. Nine, S, Kabiri, M. Abdalisk, Graphene industrialization: unlocking some key challenges, Grapchina 2017, 24-6 Sept Nanjing, China, (invited Plenary)

150. D. Losic, Graphene and other 2D materials – opportunities and challenges, Workshop on Measurement Challenges for 2D Materials, 13 June 2017 Sydney, National Measurement Institute (invited plenary lecture)

149. Md J. Nine, Diana N. H. Tran, Ahmed ElMekawy, Dusan Losic, Multifunctional graphene coatings with enhanced abrasion resistance, fire-retardant and antibacterial properties, The 7th edition of the largest European Conference & Exhibition in Graphene & 2D materials (Graphene2017) March 28-31, 2017, Barcelona, Spain. (Oral presentation)

148. Md J Nine, S, Kabiri, T. T. Tung, D. Losic, Effect of solvent chemisorption on wettability and self-assembly of graphene, The World Conference on Carbon 2017: Carbon for Grand Challenges, Book Abstract pg. 62, RACI Centenary Congress, Melbourne 23-28 July 2017, Australia (oral)

147. T. T. Tung, D. N. H. Tran, S.J. Chen, C. Fumeaux, D. Losic, Production of high-quality graphene for transparent electrodes and Antenna, The World Conference on Carbon 2017: Carbon for Grand Challenges, Book Abstract pg. 385, RACI Centenary Congress, Melbourne 23-28 July 2017, Australia (oral)

146. D. Losic, New Generation of Fire Protective Coatings Using Graphene, IdTech Ex Conference Connecting Emerging Technologies With Global Brands, 15-16 Nov 2017 Santa Clara, USA

145. Md J. Nine, Diana N. H. Tran, Dusan Losic, Effect of solvent chemisorption on wettability and self-assembly of graphene, RACI Centenary Congress, Carbon-2017, 23-28 July 2017, Melbourne, Australia.

144. D. Losic, Graphene – opportunities and challenges, 19th ANNUAL CONFERENCE YUCOMAT 2017, Herceg Novi, September 4-8, 2017 (abstract)

143. D. Losic, D.N.H. Tran, T. Tung, C. Cambell, Md. J. Nine, S, Kabiri, M. Abdalisk, Graphene industrialization: unlocking some key challenges, Grapchina-2016, International graphene conference Nanjing, 2017, September 22-25 (invited plenary)

142. D.Losic, Graphene and other 2D materials – opportunities and challenges, Workshop on
Measurement Challenges for 2D Materials, 13 June 2017 Sydney, National Measurement Institute (invited plenary)

141. Md J. Nine, Diana N. H. Tran, Ahmed ElMekawy, Dusan Losic, Multifunctional graphene coatings with enhanced abrasion resistance, fire-retardant and antibacterial properties, Graphene-2017, the 7th edition of the largest European Conference & Exhibition in Graphene & 2D materials. March 28-31, 2017, Barcelona, Spain

2016 Conference Presentations

140. Dusan Losic, Md J. Nine, Diana N. H. Tran, Ahmed ElMekawy, Tung Tran, , Graphene high performance multifunctional composites for environmental protective coatings, Grapchina-2016, International graphene conference Qingdao 2016, September 22-24. (Keynote invited)

139. M. Bariana, P. Dwivedi, S. Ranjitkar, J.A. Kaidonis, D. Losic, B. Powell, P. J. Anderson, Cellular response of Human Suture Cells on Titania Nanotube based Implants for Craniosynostosis Therapy, ICONN 2016 – International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 7-11 Feb 2016, Canberra

138. Mahdieh Nemati, Abel Santos, Dusan Losic. Advanced Engineering Of Nanoporous Anodic Alumina Rugate Filters For Pharmaceutical Applications. Chemeca Conference 2016, Chemical Engineering- Regeneration, Recovery and Reinvention. September 25-28

137. M. Nemati, A. Santos, T. Kumeria, D. Losic, Gelatine-Modified Nanoporous Anodic Alumina Photonic Films for Detection of Enzyme Biomarkers by Interference Spectroscopy, ICONN 2016 – International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 7-11 Feb 2016, Canberra

136. Shaheer Maher, (The University of Adelaide) Tushar Kumeria, Luoshan Wang, Dina Fathalla, Gihan Fetih, Abel Santos, Fawzia Habib, Dusan Losic Engineering Drug‐Loaded Magnetic Microcapsules for Synergistic Treatment of Colorectal Cancer, ICONN 2016 – International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 7-11 Feb 2016, Canberra, (PhD student award for best student presentation)

135. S. Maher, T. Kumeriaa, Y Wang, G. Kaur, D. Fathallac, G. Fetih, A. Santos, F. Habib, M. J. Sailor, A. Evdokiou, D. Losic, Mesoporous Biodegradable Silicon Nanoparticles Derived from Natural Diatoms for Sustained Release of Doxorubicin, ICONN 2016 – International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 7-11 Feb 2016, Canberra

134. I. Andjelkovic, M. Alsawat, C. V. Rohatgi, T. Altalhi, A.Santos, T. Laoui, M. J. McLaughlin, D. Losic, Functionalized nanoporous anodic alumina (AAO) membranes for removal of heavy metals in waters, 9th. IMSTEC International Membrane Science and Technology Conference, Adelaide, 5-8 Dec 2016

133. T. Kumeria, J. Yu, M. Alsawat ; M. D. Kurkuri, A. Santos, A. D. Abell, D. Losic, Modulating molecular transport across peptide-modified nanoporous alumina membranes with light, Proc. SPIE 10013, SPIE BioPhotonics Australasia, 100131W, December 9, 2016 Adelaide, doi:10.1117/12.2241495

132. S. Maher, A. Santos, S. Kabiri, T. Kumeria, P. Forward, M. Lambert, D. Losic, Engineering of Magnetically Targeted pH-Sensitive Micro-Capsules with Multifunctional Cargo Using Droplet-Based Microfluidics, Chemeca 2016: Chemical Engineering-Regeneration, Recovery and Reinvention, 25 – 28 September 2016, Adelaide, Australia

131. A. Santos, C.S. Law, T. Pereira, D. Losic, D. Encoding of information within the spectral signature of nanoporous anodic alumina photonic films. 8th International Conference On Technological Advances Of Thin Films and Surface Coatings, 2016, Singapore

130. C.S. Law, A. Santos, T. Pereira, D. Losic, Photonic coatings based on nanoporous anodic alumina photonic crystals produced by sawtooth-like pulse anodisation, 8th International Conference On Technological Advances Of Thin Films and Surface Coatings, 2016, Singapore

129. Md J. Nine, D. N. H. Tran, A. ElMekawy, T. Tran, D, Losic, Graphene high performance multifunctional composites for environmental protective coatings, Grapchina 2016 International Graphene Innovation Conference, Sept 22-24 Qingdao, China (Keynote invited)

2015 Conference Presentations

128. M. Bariana, P. Dwivedi, S. Ranjitkar, J. Kaidonis, D. Losic, P.J. Anderson , “Nanoengineered protein-delivery system for craniosynostosis therapy”, IADR ANZ Division 55th Annual Scientific Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand, August 2015. (Poster and oral presentation)

127. D. Losic, K. Gulati, G. Kaur, S. Maher, S. Rahman, G. J. Atkins, D. M. Findlay, A. Evdokiou, DRUG RELEASING IMPLANTS BASED ON NANOENGINEERED TITANIA NANOTUBES FOR LOCALIZED BONE AND CANCER THERAPY, The 3rd International Translational Nanomedicine (ITNano) Conference, Milocer, Montenegro, 21-26 June 2015.(keynote invited)

126. T. Tung, D. N. H. Tran, R. Karunagaran, J-F. Feller, D. Losic, Engineering Graphene-based Polymer Nanocomposites for Use as Piezo-resistive Sensors, Grapchina 2015 International Graphene Innovation Conference, October 28-30, Qingdao, China

125. N.H. Tran, S. Kabiri, I. Andjelkovic, S. Azari, M. Markovic, M. Cole, L. Wang, T. Rui Sim, D Losic, Graphene-based adsorbents for drinking, industrial and waste water purification, Grapchina 2015, International Graphene Innovation Conference, October 28-30, Qingdao, China

124. Hayles, L. Johnson, D. Losic , Study of synergetic impact of dust grain protectants combined with atmospheric modifications by controlling oxygen and ozone concentrations, 10th Conference of IOBC/WPRS Integrated Protection of Stored Products, Croatia, 28-31/6/2015

123. Bariana, S. Ranjitkar, J. Kaidonis, D. Losic, P. J. Anderson, Titania nanotubes based protein-release studies to delay suture fusion in re-synostosis murine model, 6th International NanoMedicine Conference, 2015, Sydney-Australia

122. S. Maher, T. Kumeria, Y Wang, G. Kaur, D. Fathalla, G. Fetih, A. Santos, F. Habib, A. Evdokiou, D. LosicSilicon diatoms replicas for sustained drug delivery: A Luminescent, self-reporting and degradable drug carrier, 6th International NanoMedicine Conference, 2015, Sydney-Australia

121. Gulati, M. Prideaux, M. Kogawa, L. Lima-Marques, G. Atkins, D. Findlay, D. Losic, Micro-rough and nanotubular surface features of 3D printed implant enhances bone cell functions, 6th International NanoMedicine Conference, 2015, Sydney-Australia

120. Losic, D, N.H. Tran , S. Kabiri, I. Andjelkovic, S, Azari , M. Cole , L. Wang , T. Rui Sim, Y. Nine, M. Krebsz, T.T. Tran, Graphene based 3-d composites for environmental applications, Suno-Australian conference, 30 Sept 2015 Adelaide

119. Wang, G. Kaur, A. Santos, A. Evdokiou, D. Losic, A study of nanotoxicity and targeting of autophagic and endoplasmic reticulum stress signaling networking by a nanotube-based delivery system. 6th International NanoMedicine Conference, 2015, Sydney-Australia. (Abstract and Talk)

118. Wang, G. Kaur, A. Santos, D. Losic, A. Evdokiou, A study of nanotoxicity and cancer targeting of cell signaling networking by a nanotube-based delivery system. ANN ECR Workshop, 2015, Sydney-Australia. (Poster)

117. Wang, G. Kaur, A. Santos, D. Losic, A. Evdokiou, Understanding bio-nano interaction by a nanomaterial model: toward nanomaterial-based cancer therapeutics. ASMR SA Annual Scientific Meeting, 2015, Sydney-Australia. (Poster)

2014 Conference Presentations

116. M. Bariana, S. Ranjitkar, J. Kaidonis, D. Losic, P.J. Anderson, “A Nano-approach for craniosynostosis therapy” Asia Pacific Craniofacial Association 2014 Biennial Meeting, Adelaide, Australia, Oct. 2014. (Oral presentation)

115. M. Bariana, S. Ranjitkar, J. Kaidonis, D. Losic, P.J. Anderson, “A novel treatment to prevent re-operation in Craniosynostosis” 2014 Joint Australian-New Zealand CRS Student Workshop Development of Pharmaceutical Therapeutics: From Biological Imaging to Delivery System Optimisation, Adelaide, Australia, Oct. 2014 (Oral presentation)

114. Y. Wang, A. Santos, G. Kaur, A. Evdokiou, D. Losic, D. Synthesis of structurally engineered anodic alumina nanotubes for drug delivery applications. RACI National Congress 2014, Adelaide-Australia. (Abstract and Talk)

113. D. Losic, Aw Sinn, K. Gulati, Y. Wang, G. Kaur, S. Rahman, A. Santos, D. Findlay, A. Evdokiou, Electrochemically nanoengineered drug-releasing implants for localized drug delivery and advanced bone and cancer therapies. Taishan Academic Forum, 2014): Qingdao-China, 22-23. (Abstract and Talk)

112. K. Gulati, D. Findlay, D. Losic. Healing injured bones: nano-engineered drug releasing bone implants. Go8-C9 HDR Forum 2014 (Global Challenges of Ageing Populations). Dec 2014, UNSW, Sydney, Australia

111. M. Alsawat, T. Altalhi, A. Santos, A. Sharma, G. Andersson, D. Losic, The optimisation of the chemical selectivity of carbon nanotube membranes via doping with nitrogen: Enhancing transport properties by chemistry, RACI Australian National Congress, 7-12 Dec 2014, Adelaide (poster presentation)

110. Y. Wang, A. Santos, G. Kaur, A. Evdokiou, D. Losic, Synthesis of structurally engineered anodic alumina nanotubes for drug delivery applications, RACI Australian National Congress, 7-12 Dec 2014, Adelaide (oral presentation)

109. I. Andjelkovic, S. Kabiri, S. Azari, M. Markovic, D. N.H. Tran, R. Karungagaran, D. Losic, Outstanding adsorption of arsenic from contaminated waters using graphene/iron oxide nanoparticles-aerogles, RACI Australian National Congress, 7-12 Dec 2014, Adelaide (oral presentation)

108. M. Erkelens, S.Azari, K. Kant, P. Forward, M. Lambert, D. Losic, Large scale production of iron-oxide magnetic nanowires from bacterial biofilm, RACI Australian National Congress, 7-12 Dec 2014, Adelaide (oral presentation)

107. S. Kabiri, D. Tran, D. Losic, Graphene aerogel composite for removal oil from waste waters, RACI Australian National Congress, 7-12 Dec 2014, Adelaide (poster presentation)

106. L. Johnson, C. Kumar, J. Hayles, D. Losic, Grain protection with admixed inert dusts (diatomaceous earth): exploring key parameters for improving the efficacy of wet application, 11th International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection, 24-28 Nov 2014, Chiang Mai, Thailand

105. J. Hayles, L. Johnson, D. Losic, Interspecific interactions between beetles in multi-species infestations, 11th International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection, 24-28 Nov 2014, Chiang Mai, Thailand

104. D. Losic, M. Sinn Aw, K. Gulati, Y. Wang, M. Bariana, G. Kaur, S. Rahman, A. Santos, D. Findlay, A. Evdokiou, Electrochemically nanoengineered drug-releasing implants for localized drug delivery and advanced bone and cancer therapies, Taishan Academic Forum, TAF-GNB 2014, 1-12 October 2014, Qingdao China

103. H Mokhtarzadeh, MS Aw, KA Khalid, K Gulati, GJ Atkins, D Findlay, D Losic, P Pivonka. Computational and experimental model of nanoengineered drug delivery system for trabecular bone. 11th World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM XI). 5th European Conference on Computational Mechanics (ECCM V). 6th European Conference on Computational Fluid Dynamics (ECFD VI). July 2014 Barcelona, Spain (paper and oral presentation)

102. S. Kabiri, D. N.H. Tran, D. Losic, Graphene/carbon nanotube hydrogels and aerogels for selective removal of oils and organic contaminants, NanoTech Conference USA, Washington, June-15-18, 2014 (abstract and oral presentation)

101. D. N.H. Tran, S.Kabiri, D. Losic, A green approach for the reduction of graphene oxide nanosheets using non-aromatic amino acids, NanoTech Conference USA, Washington, June-15-18, 2014

100. K Gulati, S Rahman, M Kogawa, H Mokhtarzadeh, P Pivonka, GJ Atkins, DM Findlay, D. Losic. “In-bone therapeutic implants”: concept, fabrication and drug release. NanoBio 2014. Brisbane, QLD, July 2014 (abstract and oral presentation)

99. K. Gulati, S Rahman, M Kogawa, H Mokhtarzadeh, P Pivonka, GJ Atkins, DM Findlay, D Losic. Optimisation of nano-engineered drug-eluting bone implants. ANN Early Career Workshop, 9 July 2014, Sydney, NSW, (abstract and oral presentation)

98. Y. Wang, A. Santos, G. Kaur, A. Evdokiou, D. Losic, Synthesis of Structurally Engineered Anodic Alumina Nanotubes as Novel Drug Nano-carriers for Drug Delivery Applications, ANN Early Career Workshop, 9 July 2014, Sydney, NSW, (abstract and poster presentation)

97. H. Dalal, D. Tran, A. Santos, D. Losic, Graphene oxide membranes with advanced controllable properties for ionic and molecular transport , ANN Early Career Workshop, 9 July 2014, Sydney, NSW, (abstract and oral presentation)

96. Y. Wang, G. Kaur, A. Santos, A. Evdokiou, D. Losic, Synthesis anodic alumina nanotubes as novel drug carriers for cancer therapy, 5th International NanoMedicine Conference, 30 June- 2 July 2014, Sydney, Australia (abstract and oral presentation)

95. A. Santos, T. Kumeria, D. Losic, On the development of interferometric sensors based on structurally engineered nanoporous anodic alumina for detecting biomarkers. 5th International NanoMedicine Conference, 30 June- 2 July 2014, Sydney, Australia, (abstract and oral presentation)

94. T. Kumeria, A. Santos, R.P. Dickinson, Y.L. Sim, D. Losic, Nanoporous anodic alumina micro-particles as a new carrier for localized delivery of anticancer therapeutics. 5th International NanoMedicine Conference, 30 June- 2 July 2014, Sydney, Australia, (abstract and poster presentation)

93. M. Bariana, S. Ranjitkar, J. Kaidonis, D. Losic, P. J. Anderson, Protein-eluting Titania Nanotube-based Implants for Craniosynostosis Therapy, 5th International NanoMedicine Conference, 30 June- 2 July 2014, Sydney, Australia, (abstract and poster presentation)

92. A. Santos, T. Kumeria, M. M. Rahman, J.Ferré-Borrull, L. F. Marsal, D. Losic, Structural Engineering of Nanoporous Anodic Alumina Rugate Filters for Optical Sensing of Glucose: Perspectives and Limitations, Biosensors 2014, 24th World Congress on Biosensors, 27-30 May Melbourne, Australia, (abstract and poster presentation)

91. T. Kumeria, A. Santos, M. M. Rahman, J. Ferré-Borrull, L. F. Marsal, D. Losic, Nanoporous Anodic Alumina Rugate Filters for Sensing of Ionic Mercury, Biosensors 2014, 24th World Congress on Biosensors, 27-30 May Melbourne, Australia, (abstract and poster presentation)

90. H. Mokhtarzadeh, MS Aw, KA Khalid, K Gulati, GJ Atkins, DM Findlay, D Losic, P Pivonka. Experimental and finite element models of nano-engineered drug delivery system for trabecular bone. The eighth Clare Valley Bone Meeting, South Australia, 28-31 March 2014, (abstract and poster presentation)

89. T. Kumeria, A. Santos, D. Losic, Nanoporous anodic alumina for interferometric sensing of nickel and gold ions: a comparative study, ICONN 2014 International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and ACMM23, 23 th Australian conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2-6 Feb 2014 Adelaide, paper 00281, (oral presentation)

88. A. Santos, Y. Wang, T. Kumeria, D. Losic, Inverted Nanoporous Anodic Alumina Funnels: Towards Three-Dimensional Optical Nanostructures, ICONN 2014 International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and ACMM23, 23 th Australian conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2-6 Feb 2014 Adelaide, paper 00292, poster

87. Y. Wang, A. Santos, A. Evdokiou, D, Losic, Synthesis of Anodic Alumina Nanotubes as Novel Drug Nano-Carriers for Drug Delivery Applications, ICONN 2014 International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and ACMM23, 23 th Australian conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2-6 Feb 2014 Adelaide, paper 00380, poster

86. H. Dalal, M. Kurkuri, S. Kabiri, D. Losic, Preparation and characterisation of graphene oxide (GO) membranes with controllable transport properties by intercalating silica nanoparticles of different size, ICONN 2014 International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and ACMM23, 23th Australian conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2-6 Feb 2014 Adelaide, paper 00391, poster

85. M. Bariana, T. Kumeria, A. Santos, S.Ranjitkar, J.Kaidonis, D. Losic, P. Anderson, Nanoporous anodic alumina as protein-delivery system for localised therapy: controlling drug-releasing characteristics by structural modifications, ICONN 2014 International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and ACMM23, 23th Australian conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2-6 Feb 2014 Adelaide, paper 00443, poster

84. K. Gulati, G.J. Atkins, D.M. Findlay, D. Losic, Optimising nanotube fabrication on titanium wires for enhanced bone implant therapy, ICONN 2014 International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and ACMM23, 23 th Australian conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2-6 Feb 2014, Adelaide, paper 00393, poster

83. N.H.D Tran, S. Karbiri, D. Losic, Reduction of Graphene Oxide nanosheets via amino acids, ICONN 2014 International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and ACMM23, 23 th Australian conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2-6 Feb 2014 Adelaide, paper 00410, (oral presentation)

82. M. Erkelens, K. Kant, P. Forward, M.F. Lambert, D. Losic, Characterization of Bacterial Iron Nanowire from Biofilm: toward large scale production of nanomaterials from the environmental waste, ICONN 2014 International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and ACMM 23, 23 th Australian conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2-6 Feb 2014 Adelaide, paper 00528, poster presentation

81. S. Kabiri, D. Losic, Graphene and carbonnanotube hydrogels and aerogels for selective removal of oils and organic solvents, ICONN 2014 International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and ACMM23, 23 th Australian conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2-6 Feb 2014 Adelaide, paper 00596, poster

80. M. Alsawat, K. Kant, T. Altalhi, D. Losic, Tuning of electrochemical properties of carbon nanotube membranes by chemical modification, ICONN 2014 International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and ACMM23, 23 th Australian conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2-6 Feb 2014 Adelaide, paper 00517, poster

79. H. S. Chen, L. Johnson, J. T. Jennings, P.J. Collins, D. Losic, Morphological study of the stored grain insect, Rhyzopertha dominica, the lesser grain borer, using FIB/SEM microscopy, ICONN 2014 International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and ACMM23, 23 th Australian conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2-6 Feb 2014 Adelaide, paper 00603, poster

2013 Conference Presentations

78. K. Kant, C. Priest, L. Green, J. G. Shapter, D. Losic, Impedance Study of Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Milled Pore Arrays on Nanoporous Alumina, P1308, Book of abstracts. 3th NanoToday Conference, 8-11 Dec 2013, Singapore, (abstract and poster presentation)

77. K. Kant, J. Yu, M. Kurkuri, C. Priest, J. G. Shapter, D. Losic, Electrochemical properties of nanopores study by Impedance spectroscopy: impact of pore dimensions and surface chemistry, ICMAT 2013, 7th International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies, June-5 July 2013 Singapore, (abstract and poster presentation)

76. Y. Wang, T. Altalhi, A. Santos, D. Losic, Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Nanocapsules for Drug Delivery Application, Chemeca 2013, Challenging tomorrow, 29 Sept-2 Oct 2013, (abstract and poster presentation)

75. S. Kabiri, M. Kurkuri, T. Kumeria, D. Losic, Fabrication of PDMS-based chromatographic microchip packed with reversed-phase silica particles, Chemeca 2013, Challenging tomorrow, 29 Sept-2 Oct 2013, (abstract and poster presentation)

74. M. Alsawat, J. Shapter, D. Losic, Synthesis, Characterization and Photocatalytic Activity of Titania Nanotubes, Chemeca 2013, Challenging tomorrow, 29 Sept-2 Oct 2013, (abstract and poster presentation)

73. S. Kabiri, D. Losic, Green synthesis of graphene-carbon nanotube hybrid aerogels and their environmental applications (poster presentation) OzCarbon 2013, 1-3 Dec 2013, Melbourne University, Melbourne, (abstract and poster presentation)

72. Y. Wang, T. Altalhi, A. Santos, D. Losic. Synthesis tunable morphology of carbon nanocapsules by catalyst-free chemical vapor deposition, OzCarbon 2013, 1-3 Dec 2013, Melbourne University, Melbourne, (abstract and poster presentation)

71. D. N.H. Tran, S. Kabiri, D. Losic, Green Approach for Reduction of Graphene Oxide Using Amino Acids, OzCarbon 2013, 1-3 Dec 2013, Melbourne University, Melbourne, (abstract and poster presentation)
70. K. Gulati, D. Findlay, D. Losic, Healing traumatised bones: perspectives of nano-engineered drug-releasing implants ANN Early Career Workshop 2013, Flinders University July 25-26 2013 ((abstract and oral presentation)

69. A. Santos, T. Kumeria, C. Cheang, D. Losic, Optimisation and Comparison between Interferometric and Photoluminescent Optical Biosensors Based on Nanoporous Anodic Alumina, 4th International Nanomedicine Conference, 1-3 July 2013 Sydney, (abstract and oral presentation)

68. S. Foong, A. Santos, T. Kumeria, D. Losic, Structural Optimisation of Interferometric Enzymatic Nanoreactors Based on Nanoporous Anodic Alumina Funnels, 4th International Nanomedicine Conference, 1-3 July 2013 Sydney, (abstract and poster presentation)

67. T. Kumeria, M. Bariana, T. Altalhi, M. Kurkuri, S. Kabiri, D. Losic, Graphene oxide- diatomaceous earth hybrid as a drug microcarrier for poorly water soluble drugs, 4th International Nanomedicine Conference, 1-3 July 2013 Sydney, (abstract and poster presentation)

66. D. Losic, Diatoms for emerging applications in materials science and nanotechnology, The second International Conference: The Molecular Life of Diatoms, June 25-28, 2013, Paris, France, Book of Abstracts (keynote invited)

65. T. Kumeria, A. Santos, D. Losic, Label-free reflectometric interference microchip biosensing using nanopore structures, Microfluidics, Physics and Chemistry of Challenges, Advances and New Technologies for Diagnostics, Gordon Research Conference, June 9-14, 2013, Renaissance Tuscany II Ciocco resort, Luca (Barga) Italy (abstract and poster presentation)

64. K. Kant, J. Rochow, C. Priest, J. G. Mitchell, J. G. Shapter, D. Losic, Growth of conducting microbial nanowires through nanofluidic membrane, 4th Australia and New Zealand Micro/Nanofluidics Symposium (ANZMNF) and Student Workshop, 23-24 April, 2013, Adelaide, Flinders University, (abstract and poster presentation)

63. S. Kabiri, M. Kurkuri, T. Kumeria, D. Losic, Microfluidic based Chromatographic Separation, 4th Australia and New Zealand Micro/Nanofluidics Symposium (ANZMNF) and Student Workshop, 23-24 April, Adelaide, Flinders University, (abstract and poster presentation)

62. T. Kumeria, A. Santos, K. Gulati, D. Losic, Drug release Kinetics from nanoporous anodic alumina implant under dynamic flow conditions, 4th Australia and New Zealand Micro/Nanofluidics Symposium (ANZMNF) and Student Workshop, 23-24 April, 2013, Adelaide, Flinders University, (abstract and poster presentation)

61. R. Bhavesh, T. Altalhi, A. Santos, S. Hay, A. Evdokiou, D. Losic, Synthesis of catalyst free-biocompatible nanocapsules as intracellular drug delivery vehicle for enhanced mitochondrial dysfunction and cell death in breast cancer, ASBTE 2013, 22nd Annual Australasian Society of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, South Australia, Barossa Valley April 2-5 2013, (abstract and poster presentation)

60. M. Kurian, K. Gulati, MS Aw, S. Hay, A. Evdokiou, D. Losic, Titanium wires modified with ordered nano-tubular arrays as localized drug-eluting implants for human breast cancer therapy, ASBTE 2013, 22nd Annual Australasian Society of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, South Australia, Barossa Valley April 2-5 2013, (abstract and poster presentation)

59. M. Bariana, MS Aw, E. Moore, N. Voelcker, D. Losic, Radiofrequency-stimulated delivery of drug carriers using titania nanotube arrays, ASBTE 2013, 22nd Annual Australasian Society of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, South Australia, Barossa Valley April 2-5 2013, (abstract and poster presentation)

58. R.B Vasani, D. Losic, N.H .Voelcker, Responsive polymer-functionalised diatom frustules for drug delivery, ASBTE 2013, 22nd Annual Australasian Society of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, South Australia, Barossa Valley April 2-5 2013, (abstract and poster presentation)

2012 Conference Presentations

57. D. Losic, M. Kurkuri, Diatoms for emerging applications in nanoscience and nanotechnology, BIT’s 1st International congress, Marine Algae 2012, Sept 22-23, 2012 Dalian, China, Book of Abstracts

56. D. Losic, M. Sinn Aw, K. Gulati, T. Kumeria, Self-organized nanopore and nanotube arrays for biomedical applications, International Nanomedicine Conference, 1-3 July 2012 Sydney, Book of Abstracts (invited)

55. T. Kumeria, T. Altalhi, M. Bariana, S. Chen, M. Kurkuri, W. Yang, D. Losic, Graphene modifications of diatom silica particles, Oz Carbon 2012, 1-3 July 2012, Adelaide, Book of Abstracts

54. K. Gulati, T. Altalhi, D. Findlay, D. Losic, Advanced drug releasing implants for bone therapies composed of carbon nanotubes and titania nanotube arrays, Oz Carbon 2012, 1-3 July 2012, Adelaide, Book of Abstracts

53. T. Altalhi, E.V. Basiuk, J. Rizo, V.A. Basiuk, D. Losic, Carbon nanotube membranas with chemically functionalized inner walls with long chain aliphatic amines, Oz Carbon 2012, 1-3 July 2012, Adelaide, Book of Abstracts

52. T. Altalhi, M. Ginic-Markovic, S. Clarke, D. Losic, Carbon nanotube membranes for advanced molecular separations, Oz Carbon 2012, 1-3 July 2012, Adelaide, Book of Abstracts

51. T. Altalhi, M. Ginic-Markovic, S. Clarke, P. Fredericks, D. Losic, Carbon nanotube composite membranes prepared by template synthesis using nanoporous alumina and catalyst-free chemical vapor deposition (CVD), 13 th International Conference on the Science and Application of Nanotubes, NT12, 24-29 June 2012, Brisbane, Book of Abstracts

50. K. Gulati, M. Sinn Aw, G. Atkins, D.M. Findlay, D. Losic, Nano-engineered titania nanotube arrays as drug-realesing implants for advanced bone therapeutics, 13 th International Conference on the Science and Application of Nanotubes, NT12, 24-29 June 2012, Brisbane, Book of Abstracts

49. T. Kumeria, A. Santos, Q. Li, D. Losic, Enhanced Photoluminescence of Carbon Nanodots decorated on Nanotextures of Anodic Aluminium Oxide Substrate, ICEAN 2012, International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials, Brisbane 22 -25 October 2012. Book of Abstract

48. T. Kumeria and Dusan Losic, Study of Nickel Ions Binding Kinetics on Chelate modified Nanopores using Reflective Interference Spectroscopy, ICEAN 2012, International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials, Brisbane 22 -25 October 2012. Book of Abstract

47. K. Kant, M. Kurkuri, J. Yu, J. G. Shapter, C. Priest, D. Losic, Impedance spectroscopy study of nanopore arrays for biosensing applications, ICEAN 2012, International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials, Brisbane 22 -25 October 2012. Book of Abstract

2011 Conference Presentations

46. M. Sinn Aw, K.A. Khalid , K. Gulati, G. Atkins, D.M. Findlay, D. Losic, Titania nanotubes for drug delivery into trabecular bone: ex vivo study using bovine bone model, APSA 2011, Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association Annual Conference, Adelaide 11-14 Dec 2011 (Abstract)

45. M. Sinn Aw , K. Gulati , J. Addai-Mensah, D. Losic, Electrochemically-engineered nanotubular titania with biopolymer thin film deposition as implantable device for extended delivery of drugs and drug carriers, APSA 2011, Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association Annual Conference, Adelaide 11-14 Dec 2011 (Abstract)

44. M. Bariana, M. Sinn Aw, M. Kurkuri, D. Losic, Surface Modification of Diatomite Silica Microcapsules for Improved Drug Delivery Applications, APSA 2011, Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association Annual Conference, Adelaide 11-14 Dec 2011 (Abstract)

43. T. Kumeria, K. Gulati, L. Parkinson, D. Losic, Flow rate modulated drug release kinetics from nanoporous implant studied by in-situ monitoring using microfluidic reflectometric interference Fourier transform spectroscopy (RIFTS), APSA 2011, Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association Conference, Adelaide 11-14 Dec 2011 (Abstract)

42. D. Losic, J.G. Mitchell, N. H. Voelcker, Nanoengineering with diatoms, The first International Conference: The Molecular Life of Diatoms, June 5-8, 2011, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

2010 Conference Presentations

41. S. Simovic, K. Vasilev, D. Losic, Novel method for controlled release of therapeautics from porous materials, 2th Conference Innovation in Drug Delivery: From Pre formulation to development through innovative evaluation process, 3-6 Oct. 2010 Aix-en- Provance, France, page 128

40. S. Simovic, M. S. Aw, J. Addai_Mensah, D. Losic, Porous materials: towards an extended delivery system for poorly soluble drugs, 2th Conference Innovation in Drug Delivery: From formulation to development through innovative evaluation process, 3-6 Oct. 2010 Aix-en- Provance, France, page 129

39. M. Sinn Aw, Y. Yang , S. Simovic, J. Addai-Mensah, D. Losic, Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy study on polymer micelles loaded in alumina nanopores for drug delivery applications, CHEMECA, 2010 (abstract)

38. D. Losic, Self-ordering electrochemistry for engineering of metal oxide (MOx) nanopore and nanotube structures for emerging applications, RACI 2010, Chemistry for sustainable World, Materials-from nano to macro, RACI National Convention in conjunction with 12 th IUPAC International Congress of Pesticide Chemistry, Melbourne 4-8 July 2010 (Book of abstracts)

37. M. Ginic-Markovic, T. Altalhi, N. Han, S. Clarke, D. Losic, Synthesis of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) Composite Membranes, AMS6/IMSTEC10, 6th conference of the Asian Membrane Society and the 7th International Membrane Science and Technology Conference, Sydney 22-26 Nov. 2010

36. T. Altalhi, H. Han, M. Ginic Markovic, S. Clark, D. Losic, Synthesis of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Framework Membranes for Emerging Applications, ARNAM/ARCNN Joint Workshop, Flinders University, 19-23 July 2010

35. M. Sinn Aw, S. Simovic, K. Dhiraj, J. Addai-Mensah, D. Losic, Nanoporous alumina membranes for sustained delivery of drug carriers, ARNAM/ARCNN Joint Workshop, Flinders University, 19-23 July 2010

34. Y. Yu, B. Thierry, J. Addai-Mensah, D. Losic, Gold and magnetic nanoporous microparticles with unique 3-D morphologies derived from Diatomaceous Earth (DE) for catalysis and drug delivery applications, ARNAM/ARCNN Joint Workshop, Flinders University, 19-23 July 2010

33. M. Sinn Aw, S. Simovic, J. Addai-Mensah, D. Losic, Loading and release of polymeric micelles from porous materials. 7th World Meeting on Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, 7-10 March, 2010, Malta

32. S. Simovic, D. Losic, K. Vasilev. Controlled drug release from porous materials by plasma polymer deposition. 7th World Meeting on Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, 7-10 March 2010, Malta

31. M. Sinn Aw, S. Simovic, K. Dhiraj, J. Addai-Mensah, D. Losic, Engineering the nanostructures and chemistry of nanoporous alumina membranes for loading and release of poorly soluble drugs and drug carriers, The 27th Australian Colloid and Surface Science Student Conference, 1-5 February 2010, Adelaide

30. Y. Yu, J. Addai-Mensah, D. Losic, Development of nanocollodial diatomaceous earth particles for water treatment applications, The 27th Australian Colloid and Surface Science Student Conference, 1-5 February 2010, Adelaide

2009 Conference Presentations

29. L. Velleman, J. G. Shapter, D. Losic, Manipulation of the transport properties and selectivity of porous anodic alumina membranes by controlling the pore structures and surface chemistry, Euromembrane 2009, 6-10 Sept. 2009, Montpellier, France

28. L. Velleman, D. Losic, J. Shapter, Characterisation of functionalised gold nanotube membranes for molecular separations, 5th Conference of Asian Membrane Society, 10-14 July Kyoto, Japan, Award for the best student presentation

27. A. Md Jani, D. Losic, J.G. Shapter, N.H. Voelcker, Nanoporous anodic alumina membranes with different internal and external functionalities, The 1st NanoToday conference, Aug 2-5 2009, Singapore

26. L. Velleman, D. Losic, J.G. Shapter, Controlled Thiol Deposition on Hybrid Gold-Polycarbonate Membranes, ACIS 2009, The biennial Australian Colloid and Interface Symposium and the 10th Australia-Japan Colloid and Interface Science Symposium, Glenelg, Adelaide, SA, 1-5 Feb 2009

25. A. Mutalib Md Jani, D. Losic, J.G. Shapter, N. H. Voelcker, Fabrication of Nanoporous Anodic Alumina Membranes with Tailored Chemical Functionalities, ACIS 2009, The biennial Australian Colloid and Interface Symposium and the 10th Australia-Japan Colloid and Interface Science Symposium, Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia, 1-5 Feb 2009

2008-2001 Conference Presentations

24. Y. Yang, J. Addai-Mensah, D. Losic, Advanced Nanoscale Materials Fabricated from Diatomaceous Earth, Proceedings ARNAM 2008, 15-18 Dec. 2008, Deakin University

23. L. Velleman, J.G. Shapter, D. Losic, Fabrication of functionalised nanopore membranes for use in molecular separations, Proceedings ARNAM 2007, July 8-11 2007, ANU Kioloa Campus, The prize for student presentation

22. D. Losic, G. Triani, P. J. Evans, J.G. Mitchell, N.H. Voelcker, J. Davis, A. Atanacio, J.R. Bartlett, Controlled modification of hierarchical porous structures by atomic layer deposition, AVS International ALD conference, August 21-23, 2006, Seoul, South Korea

21. D. Losic, L.L. Martin, A. Mechler, M.-I. Aguilar, D. H. Small, Scanning probe microscopy reveals a tertiary structure for the β -amyloid proteins of Alzheimer’s disease, 26th Annual Meeting of Australian Neuroscience Society, Sydney, 30 Jan-2 Feb. 2006, UNSW, Australia

20. D. Losic, J.G. Mitchell, N.H. Voelcker, Diatom Frustules for Nanotechnological Applications, An Australian Nanotechnology Workshop, 17-20 July, 2005, Perth, WA, Australia

19. M. Cole, D. Losic, H. Thissen, N.H. Voelcker, Modification of Ultra-Thin Polytyramine Films with Poly(Ethylene Oxide,15th Annual conference of Australian Society for Biomaterials 31 March -1 April 2005, Victor Harbour, SA

18. S. S. Mok, C.J Barrow, D. Losic, L.L. Martin, B.J. Turner, D.H. Small, The β-amyloid protein of Alzheimer’s disease decreases adhesion of vascular smooth muscle cells to the basement membrane, 25th Annual Meeting of Australian Neuroscience Society, Perth, 30 Jan-2 Feb. 2005, WA, Australia

17. J.J Gooding, A. Chou, J. Liu, T. Boecking, S. Nagindar, D.B. Bryan, D. Losic, J.G Shapter, The Self-Assembly of Aligned Carbon Nanotube Arrays for Communicating with Proteins, Australian Colloid Interfacial Science Conference 2005, Coogee; Australia; February 2005, pp 85

16. D. Losic, J.G. Shapter, J. J. Gooding, Indirect Visualisation of Defects in Self-assembled monolayers by Combined Use of Electrochemical Polymerisation and Atomic Force Microscopy, 18th Australian Conference on Microscopy & Microanalysis, 2004, Feb 2-6, Geelong, Australia

15. D. Losic, M. Cole, H. Thissen, N.H. Voelcker, Electrochemical polymerisation of ultrathin polytyramine films on highly doped silicon, 27th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Adelaide 28 Nov-2 Dec 2004, SA, Australia

14. M. Snow, A. Pring, P. Self, D. Losic, J.G. Shapter, The origin of the iridescence colours in shells and pearls in the regularity of the nacre tiles, 18th Australian Conference on Microscopy & Microanalysis, 2004, Feb 2-6, Geelong, Australia

13. D. Losic, J.G. Shapter, J.J. Gooding, STM/AFM Studies of Glucose Oxidase on Gold Surfaces, Australian Colloid and Interface Symposium, 2003, Feb 17-19, Coogee Beach, Sydney, Australia

12. L.R. Fodero, S.S. Mok, D. Losic, L.L. Martin, M. I. Aguilar, C.J. Barrow, B.G. Livett, D.H. Small, α7-Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors mediate an Aβ1-42-induced increase in the level of acetylcholinesterase in primary cortical neurons, 5th Australian Peptide Conference, 2003, Oct 5-10, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia

11. J.J. Gooding, J. Liu, E. Wong, R. Wibowo, A. Chou, M. N. Paddon-Row, D.B. Hibbert, D. Losic, J. G Shapter, Using carbon nanotubes and DNA to transfer electrons over long distances: applications to sensing and bioelectronics. Oz Nano 03, Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Nanotechnology Forum, Cairns, Australia, Nov 19-21, 2003

10. J.G. Shapter, J.J. Gooding, D. Losic, Applications of Flat Gold in STM Imaging and Biosensors, RACI/NZIC Conference on Physical Chemistry, 2002, Feb 3-7, Christchurch, New Zealand

9. J.J. Gooding, M. Zhao, D. Losic, J.G. Shapter, D. B. Hibbert, An Interference Free fill-and-flow Channel Biosensor, 7th World Congress on Biosensors, 2002, May 15-17, Kyoto, Japan

8. D. Losic, J.G. Shapter, J.J. Gooding, Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy Studies of Glucose Oxidase on Gold, 17th Australian Conference on Electron Microscopy, 2002, Feb 4-8, Adelaide

7. J.J. Gooding, M. Zhao, D. Losic, J.G. Shapter, D.B. Hibbert, An Interference Free Fill-and-flow Channel Biosensor, Interact 2002, July 21-25, Sydney, Australia

6. D. Losic, P.W. Alexander, J.J. Gooding, J.G. Shapter, Determination of Titratable Acidity and pH in Wine using a Simple Potentiometric Titrator Based on Iridium Oxide pH Electrode and PC Computer, 11th Australian Wine Technical Conference, 2001, Oct 7-11, Adelaide

5. D. Losic, J.J. Gooding, J.G. Shapter, Atomically Flat Gold for Biomolecule Immobilisation and Imaging, 38th IUPAC World Chemistry Conference, 2001, July 1-6, Brisbane, Australia

4. D. Losic, J.G. Shapter, J.J. Gooding, A New Strategy for the Development of Biosensors based on Self-assembled Monolayers, 3rd Annual Meeting in Physical Chemistry, 2001, Feb 9, Adelaide

3. D. Losic, J.G. Shapter, J.J. Gooding, K. Short, P. Erokhin, B. Hibbert, A combined Atomic Force microscopy (AFM), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) studies of Glucose oxidase (GOD) immobilized onto Self-assembled Monolayers (SAMs) on the Gold films,11thAustralasian Electrochemistry Conference, 2000, Dec10-14, University of Western Sydney, Parramatta, Book of Abstracts

2. J.J. Gooding, D. Losic, J.G. Shapter, Concentration Dependence in Microcontact Printing of Self-assembled Monolayers (SAMs) of Alkanethiols, 11th Australasian Electrochemistry Conference, 2000, Dec 10-14, Sydney, Parramatta, Book of Abstracts

1. D. Losic, J. J. Gooding, J. G. Shapter, P. Erokhin, K. Short, Combined Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) studies of Glucose oxidase (GOD) immobilized onto Self-assembled Monolayers on the Gold films. 11th AINSE Conference on Nuclear techniques of Analysis and 6th Vacuum Society of Australia Congress, 1999, November 24-26, p.141-146, ANSTO, Lucas Heights. Award for the best poster presentation