Ben McLean

Dr. Ben McLean is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Materials Modelling and Simulation Group at RMIT University's School of Engineering, working within the ARC Steel Research Hub. His research focuses on multiscale molecular simulations and quantum chemical calculations to study adsorption mechanisms, self-assembly, and growth of low-dimensional nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and boron nitride. He contributes to computational chemistry and materials science, with applications spanning functional interfaces and nanomaterial design.

He teaches undergraduate courses in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and Research Methods, emphasizing innovative pedagogy to enhance student experiences. His research interests include computational methods (e.g., density functional theory, machine learning force fields), nanomaterials (carbon-based and boron nitride), and functional interfaces (silica, polymer coatings).

Dr. McLean collaborates on projects like designing nanomaterials for biomedical and industrial applications (e.g., drug delivery, contamination-resistant surfaces). He is open to supervising Masters and PhD students and welcomes collaborative initiatives. His work is published in journals like Nature Communications, Advanced Functional Materials, and Small.