Negin Amini

Dr. Negin Amini is a Lecturer in Environmental Engineering at Deakin University's School of Engineering, which is part of the Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment. She is based at the Melbourne Burwood Campus and serves as an Associate Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals.

Her educational background includes a PhD from Monash University (2019), with a thesis on energy efficient pre-treatment of lignocellulose biomass, and a Master of Engineering from the University of Melbourne.

Dr. Amini's research focuses on creating circularity in industrial processes to reduce emissions and resource consumption. Her work spans multiple interconnected fields including circular economy principles, sustainability in engineering, minerals processing, biomass conversion technologies, particle technology, and additive manufacturing applications. She investigates how engineering solutions can transform waste streams into valuable resources while minimizing environmental impact across various industrial sectors.

Her publication record demonstrates a strong trajectory in environmental and chemical engineering with increasing emphasis on sustainable materials processing. Recent work shows particular focus on dewatering technologies for mineral processing, bioinspired reagents for clay separation, and circular economy applications in 3D printing. Her research integrates experimental work with modeling approaches to address practical challenges in resource recovery and industrial sustainability.

Dr. Amini has secured multiple research grants including:

• Development of a real-time immunosensor for airborne allergen detection (ARC Analog Program)
• Revealing the risks: Exploring the social implications of technology for recognizing viral threats
• Zero Waste 3D Printing project

She currently supervises two doctoral students working on microbial-induced calcite precipitation for environmental remediation and novel polymer-based reagents for mineral separation. Her teaching portfolio includes courses in environmental systems, environmental health engineering, and engineering project management.

Dr. Amini's research integrates laboratory experimentation with practical applications in industrial settings, focusing on creating sustainable solutions for resource-intensive industries.