Dimple Quyn

Dr. Dimple Quyn holds the position of Associate Professor and serves as Director, Learning & Teaching at the Western Australia School of Mines, Minerals & Chemical Engineering (WASM-MECE) at Curtin University. She is also a key member of Curtin's Athena Swan committee for gender diversity and equity. Her academic portfolio includes roles such as Discipline Lead for Chemical Engineering (2020-2022) and extensive research fellowship positions in energy and chemical engineering.

Education & Professional Background:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering (implied by career progression)
• Postdoctoral research at Monash University (2002)
• Research experience spanning over 20 years in energy systems, carbon capture, and coal gasification

Research & Teaching Focus:

• Research Areas: Gasification processes, CO2 capture technologies, coal chemistry, and drilling hydraulics
• Teaching Innovation: Pioneered regional delivery of engineering labs to remote First Nations students, developed interactive learning modules, and advanced digital pedagogy through Harvard BOK certification (2023)
• Interdisciplinary Work: Leads multi-disciplinary teams in energy transition projects and educational reform

Publications & Impact: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2002, focusing on carbon capture solvent systems, coal gasification kinetics, and educational innovation. Recent work emphasizes bridging academic-practical gaps in remote STEM education.

Awards & Recognition:

• Winner of 2022 Faculty of SAE L&T Award (Girls in Engineering Tomorrow)
• Recipient of Curtin Teaching Excellence and Innovation Award (2021)
• 2019 Curtin Emerging Research Team Award (Drilling Mechanics Group)

Labs & Collaborations: Active in the Solvent Absorption Capture Plant project and CO2CRC initiatives. Collaborates with industry partners on carbon capture technologies and educational equity programs.