Completed PhD Students
Completed PhD Students
25. Dr Le Yu (2019-2022)
PhD thesis: New Generation of 2D Materials for Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation Shielding Applications, University of Adelaide
PhD research outcomes: +10 Journal papers, 5 conference presentations and 1 patent
https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/l.yu#publications
Current position: Postdoctoral researcher at School of chemistry, University of Adelaide
24. Dr Shaher Makar (2017-2020)
PhD Thesis:Engineering Novel Nano-Structured 3D-Printed Titanium Implants for Optimized Osseointegration, Antibacterial Protection and Localized Drug Delivery Applications, (with Prof Gerald J. Atkins), University of Adelaide
PhD research outcomes:+10 journal papers, 4 book chapters, 3 presentations /posters
Current position: Lecturer at Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=W6TG5ekAAAAJ&hl=en
23. Dr Arash Mazinani (2018-2021)
PhD Thesis:Development of advanced biomedical coatings via plasma electrolytic oxidation, University of Adelaide
PhD research outcomes: 8 journal papers, 3 conference presentations /posters
Current position: Casting supervisor, Becks Group AU, Adelaide
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ouZxKiwAAAAJ&hl=en
22. Dr Negar Mansouri (2018-2021)
PhD Thesis: The Study of 3D Graphene-based Scaffolds in Neural Tissue Engineering, University of Adelaide (with Dr Said Al-Sarawi and DrRyan O’Hare Doig
PhD research outcomes: 5 journal papers, 3 conference presentations/posters
Current position: Austin Health, Clinical Data Analyst, Melbourne
https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?hl=en&user=tqb6e6sAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
21. Dr Hadi Rastin (2018-2021)
PhD Thesis: 3D Bioprinting of Advanced Bioinks for Tissue Engineering Applications, University of Adelaide
PhD research outcomes: 13 journal papers, 3 conference presentations/posters
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence
Current position: CSIRO Research fellow, Melbourne
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=L7wRafwAAAAJ&hl=en
20. Dr Van Dac Ho (2017-2020)
PhD Thesis: Development of Next-Generation Construction Materials with Graphene Additives, University of Adelaide
PhD research outcomes: 4 journal papers, 3 conference presentations /posters
Current position: Working at Industry in Adelaide
https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?hl=en&user=T-sWLSoAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
18. Dr Kamrul Hassan (2018-2021)
PhD Thesis: Development of New Generation Chemoresistive VOC/Gas Sensors for Real-Field Applications, University of Adelaide
PhD research outcomes: 16 journal papers, 5 conference presentations /posters, 2 patents
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence
Current position: Postdoctoral researcher and Project leader for ARC project (LosicGroup)
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=B0wPUygAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
19. Dr Pei Lay Yap (2017-2020)
PhD Thesis:Development of Advanced Graphene-based Composites for Water Purification, University of Adelaide
PhD research outcomes: 18 journal papers, 5 conference presentations /posters
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence
2021 RACI Cornforth Medal for Best thesis on Chemical research
Current position: Postdoctoral researcher and Project leader ARC Graphene Research Hub, University of Adelaide
https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/peilay.yap
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Zp9PDNwAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
17. Dr Faisal K Alotabi (Alosaimi) (2015-2018)
PhD thesis: Engineering of multi-functional conductive thin films using graphene materials and their composites, University of Adelaide
PhD research outcomes: 6 journal papers, 5 conference presentations /posters
Current position: Research Leader at Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) Saudi Arabia, https://www.swcc.gov.sa/en
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=sQpTPNIAAAAJ&hl=en
16. Dr Supriya Lath (2014-2018)
PhD thesis: Development and evaluation of graphene-based adsorbents for remediation of soil contaminants (with Prof M. McLaughlin), University of Adelaide
PhD research outcomes: 4 journal papers, 3 conference presentations /posters
Current position: Professional Environmental Scientist at AECOM, Melbourne, Australia
15. Dr Mahdieh Nemati, (2014-2017)
PhD thesis: Development of Optical Microchip Sensor for Biomolecule Detection, The University of Adelaide
PhD research outcomes: 5 journal papers, 3 conference presentations /posters
Current position: TAFE Adelaide
14. Dr Shervin Kabiri (2015-2017)
PhD thesis: Application of graphene based composites in agricultural application (with Prof M. McLaughlin)
PhD research outcomes: 16 journal papers, 10 conference presentations /posters, 2 patents
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence
Current position: Postdoctoral researcher at School of wine and Agriculture, University of Adelaide
https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/shervin.kabiri
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PR_YUxEAAAAJ&hl=en
13. Ramesh Udayashankar Karunagaran (2014-2016)
PhD thesis: Graphitic carbon materials for energy and environment, University of Adelaide
PhD research outcomes: 7 journal papers, 3 conference presentations /posters
Current position: Postdoctoral researcher ARC Graphene Research Hub, University of Adelaide
https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Ramesh-Karunagaran-2103855037
12. Dr Md Julker Nine, (2014-2017)
PhD Thesis: Graphene multifunctional protective coatings, University of Adelaide
PhD research outcomes: 2 book chapters, 15 journal papers, 7 conference presentations /posters, 4 patents
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence
2017 University Doctoral Research Medal
2018 Postgraduate Alumni University Medal
2018 SA fresh Science Award
2018 Carbon (Elsevier) Journal prize foe Outstanding PhD thesis on Carbon materials and technology
Current position: Postdoctoral researcher and Project leader ARC Graphene Research Hub, University of Adelaide https://scholar.google.com.my/citations?user=YNRQTy4AAAAJ&hl=en
11. Manpreet Bariana, (2012-2016)
PhD thesis: Nanoengineered Titanium as Protein-Releasing Implants: A Molecular Adjunct to Reduce Craniofacial Surgery, University of Adelaide (with A/P P. J. Anderson, Dr S. Ranjitkar A/P, J. A. Kaidonis)
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence
Current position: Research associate, Center for Discovery and Innovations, New Jersey, USA
10. Dr Mohammed Obid Alsawat, (2012-2016)
PhD thesis: Carbon Nanotubes Composites: Engineering, Properties and Applications, University of Adelaide
Current position: Lecturer, School of Chemistry, Taif University, Saudi Arabia
9. Dr Karan Gulati (2012-2015)
PhD Thesis: Nano-Engineered Titanium Implants towards for Complex Bone Therapies, University of Adelaide, Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence
Current Position: Research Fellow, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health and Behavioral Sciences, University of Queensland https://researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/20106 https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=39sJqsIAAAAJ&hl=en
8. Dr Yang Ye (2012-2015)
PhD Thesis: Synthesis of Anodic Alumina Nanotubes for Drug Delivery and Nanotoxicity Study: understanding of bio-nano interactions by a nanomaterial model, University of Adelaide,
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence, The University medal for the best PhD excellence 2015
Current position: Research fellow at University in China
7. Dr Tushar Kumeria, (2012-2015)
PhD thesis: Development of Nanopore Based Label-Free Optical Sensors, University of Adelaide,
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence, The University medal for the PhD excellence 2015
Current position: Scientia Senior Lecturer, NHMRC Research Fellow, UNSW https://research.unsw.edu.au/people/dr-tushar-kumeria
6.Dr Tariq Altalhi, (2009-2014)
PhD thesis: Carbon Nanotube Composites: Advanced Properties for Emerging Applications, University of Adelaide
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence 2014
Current position: Associate Professor, School of Chemistry School, Taif university, Saudi Arabia, https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=13iSdboAAAAJ&hl=en
5. Dr Krishna Kant, (2011-2014)
PhD thesis: Bio-molecular impedance biosensing in Nanofluidic devices, (with Joe Shapter, Flinders University)
Current position: Research fellow, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga, Portugal,
https://inl.int/
4. Dr. Moom Sinn Aw (2008-2011)
PhD thesis: Mesoporous Materials for the Delivery of Drugs and Drug Carriers in Controlled and Extended Drug Release for Local Implantable Delivery, University of South Australia, Ian Wark Research Institute medal for the most outstanding PhD thesis in 2012 https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=EM79J7sAAAAJ&hl=en
3. Yang Yu (2008-2011)
PhD thesis: Diatomite-based Nanomaterial Development for Enhanced Water Purification and Other Applications (University of South Australia)
2.Dr Abdul Mutalib Md Jani (2007-2011)
PhD thesis: Surface engineering of nanoporous anodic aluminium oxide membranes (with Prof. Nicolas Voelcker, Flinders University)
Current position: Assoc. Prof and Group leader, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia,
https://perak.uitm.edu.my/v3/index.php/directory-of-expertise?layout=edit&id=1233
1. Dr Leonora Velleman (Flinders University 2008-2011)
PhD thesis: Tailoring the surface properties of nanotube membranes for controlled separations
(with Prof Joe Shapter, Flinders University)
Current position: Research fellow: Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, UK, https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/l.velleman
