PhD Students
Completed PhD Students
PhD thesis: A New Kind of Microplasma for Nitrogen-Fixation Multifunctional Nanoparticle Synthesis Towards Selected Applications, (Jointly PhD The University of Adelaide and The University of Warwick, UK. (principal supervisor Prof. Volker Hessel, co-supervisors Prof Evgeny V. Rebrov)
PhD research outcomes: +15 Journal papers, 5 conference presentations
PhD thesis: N Ionic Liquids for High Performance Solid-state Lithium Metal Batteries Applications, joined PhD with University of Adelaide and Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (co-supervisors in China Prof Shimou Chen and Prof Haitao Zhang)
PhD research outcomes: 4 Journal papers, 2 conference presentations
Current position: Postdoctoral researcher in China
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
Current position: Postdoctoral researcher at School of chemistry, University of Adelaide
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
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
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
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
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
PhD Thesis: Development of Advanced Graphene-based Composites for Water Purification, University of Adelaide
PhD research outcomes: 18 Journal papers, 5 conference presentations /posters
Current position: Postdoctoral researcher and Project leader ARC Graphene Research Hub, University of Adelaide
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence
2023 RACI Conforth Medal for Best thesis on chemical research
2023 RACI Catalyst Award for early career chemist for outstanding innovation in applied chemistry
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
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence
The University medal for Doctoral thesis excellence
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
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
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
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
Current position: DECRA Research Fellow School of Wine and Agriculture, University of Adelaide
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence
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, University of Adelaide
PhD Thesis: Graphene multifunctional protective coatings, University of Adelaide
PhD research outcomes: 2 book chapters, 15 journal papers, 7 conference presentations /posters, 4 patents
Current position: Postdoctoral researcher and Project leader ARC Graphene Research Hub, University of Adelaide
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence
2017 University Doctoral Research Medal for PhD Excellence
2018 Postgraduate Alumni University Medal
2018 SA fresh Science Award
2018 Carbon (Elsevier) Journal prize for Outstanding PhD thesis on Carbon materials and technology
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 Jersy, 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 Arabiaity of Adelaide
09. Dr Karan Gulati (2012-2015)
PhD Thesis: Nano-Engineered Titanium Implants towards for Complex Bone Therapies, University of Adelaide,
Current position: Research Fellow, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health and Behavioral Sciences, University of Queensland
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence
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
Current position: Research fellow at University in China
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence, The University medal for the best PhD excellence 2015
07. Dr Tushar Kumeria (2012-2015)
PhD Thesis: Development of Nanopore Based Label-Free Optical Sensors, University of Adelaide
Current position: Scientia Senior Lecturer, NHMRC Research Fellow, UNSW
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence, The University medal for the PhD excellence 2015
6. Dr Tariq Altalhi (2009-2014)
PhD Thesis: Carbon Nanotube Composites: Advanced Properties for Emerging Applications, University of Adelaide
Current position: Associate Professor, School of Chemistry School,
Taif university, Saudi Arabia
Dean Commendation for Doctoral thesis excellence 2014
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,
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
Current position: Associate Professor, School of Chemistry School,
Taif university, Saudi Arabia
Research Institute medal for the most outstanding PhD thesis in 2012 toral thesis excellence 2014
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
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: Assoc. Prof and Group leader, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia