Emilie Gauthier

Dr. Emilie Gauthier is a Research Fellow at the School of Chemical Engineering, University of Queensland, with expertise in biodegradable polymer systems and their agricultural/environmental applications. She supervises multiple PhD projects related to starch-based biopolymers and sustainable materials.

• Masters in Material Science and Engineering (INSA Lyon)
• PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Queensland, 2018)

Research Focus on polymer degradation mechanisms, biocomposite development, and controlled release systems for agricultural toxins. Key collaborations include ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites, CRC for Polymers, and Indigenous community partnerships for nanomaterials commercialization.

Scientific Contributions include 15+ publications (2013-2026) exploring:

• Environmental degradation of polyolefins
• Biopolymer films for UV protection
• Nano-cellulose applications
• Toxin management in cattle
• Lifetime prediction of biodegradable materials
• Waste valorization in composites

Key Funding includes:

• CRC for Polymers (2012-2019)
• Innovation Connections grants (2021-2024)