Tim Dargaville

Professor Tim Dargaville is a Professor in the School of Chemistry & Physics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He leads research in polymer chemistry and biomaterials, focusing on biomedical applications such as drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and medical device development. His work includes developing polymer scaffolds for skin and percutaneous devices, as well as novel materials for diabetes and koala chlamydia treatments.

Education: PhD (Chemistry) from the University of Queensland. Professional affiliations include the Australasian Society of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (ASBTE), Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI), and American Chemical Society.

Research interests span polymer synthesis, characterization, and biomedical applications. Key areas include surface-modified polymers, radiation effects on materials, and poly(2-oxazoline) biomaterials. Recent projects involve polymer scaffolds for pancreatic islet viability and chlamydia vaccines for koalas.

Publications (selected): Over 110 papers, including work on liposome drug delivery, melt electrowriting scaffolds, and pH-responsive nanoparticles. Research trends emphasize biomaterials for infection control, 3D printing of resorbable networks, and advanced drug delivery mechanisms.

Grants: Multiple Australian Competitive Grants (e.g., FT150100408, DP120104611) for projects on biomaterials and immunology, composite biomaterials, and growth factor signaling. Collaborates with hospitals, labs, and companies for materials testing and formulation.

Labs/Teams: Centre for Materials Science at QUT, leading interdisciplinary teams in polymer design and biomedical applications.