Peter Maitz

Professor Peter Maitz is a renowned academic and clinician in the field of burn injury and reconstructive surgery, holding the Chair for Burn Injury and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Sydney's Concord Clinical School. His work focuses on advancing surgical techniques, wound healing innovations, and burn care protocols. He leads multidisciplinary teams addressing post-burn complications, including dysphagia, scar management, and infection control.

Research interests span burn wound microbiology, therapeutic microorganisms, and advanced biomaterials for skin regeneration. He has pioneered studies on laser-based scar treatments and the impact of first aid on burn outcomes. His clinical expertise includes managing complex cases like Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, with a focus on integrating emerging technologies.

Professor Maitz has authored over 150 publications, including landmark studies on inhalation injury recovery patterns and firework-related burns. He contributed to disaster medicine through lessons from the Bali Burn Disaster, emphasizing coordinated crisis response. His 2023 grant on antimicrobial peptide-selenium nanoparticle dressings highlights ongoing efforts to combat antibiotic resistance in burn care.

He collaborates with global researchers on topics like dietary impacts on wound healing and novel dermal substitutes. His work bridges clinical practice and scientific innovation, shaping modern burn care standards.