About
Adam Martin is a Research Fellow at Macquarie Medical School's Dementia Research Centre, leading the Peptides and Proteins Group. He previously held academic roles at the University of New South Wales, including Lecturer (2018) and Research Fellow (2016–2018), following postdoctoral appointments at UNSW (2013–2016) and the University of Nottingham (2011–2013).
- PhD in Supramolecular Chemistry from the University of Western Australia (2011)
Martin's research focuses on structure-property relationships in self-assembling peptides, enabling tunable hydrogel properties for biomedical applications. His work bridges materials science and neuroscience, particularly in designing biocompatible scaffolds for culturing primary neurons to study Alzheimer's Disease and other neurodegenerative conditions.
Recent publications highlight trends in hydrogel innovation, including antibacterial properties, theranostic nanosystems, and synthetic vaccine platforms. His studies span biomedical engineering, ecology, and nanotechnology, reflecting interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Scientific Awards
- Young Investigator Highlights Award (2018)
- RACI NSW Nyholm Youth Lecturer (2019)
Martin's projects include 3D neuronal culture scaffolds, ECM-ligating hydrogels, and PROTAC-based therapies for ALS/FTD. He collaborates internationally, with contributions to root trait databases and plant ecology research.
His current affiliation with Macquarie University involves leading the Peptides and Proteins Group, emphasizing translational tissue engineering and neurodegeneration modeling.
