Aaron Elbourne

Dr. Aaron Elbourne is an Associate Professor in the School of Science at RMIT University, Australia. His research focuses on nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and materials science with emphasis on antimicrobial technologies, liquid metal systems, and biomaterials. He leads projects on advanced biomaterials for drug delivery, antimicrobial surfaces, and nanofabrication techniques. His work integrates atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning probe microscopy to study biomolecular interactions at interfaces.

Key research areas include:

• Nanostructured antimicrobial materials for biomedical implants
• Liquid metal-based catalysts and 2D material synthesis
• Biomimetic nanoparticle drug delivery systems
• Cell-membrane interactions using AFM
• Cryopreservation of cells using novel solvents

Recent publications highlight innovations in:

• Mechanomicrobiocidal effects of titanium nanostructures
• Black phosphorus applications in wound management
• Surface functionalization of liquid metals for catalysis

He supervises PhD/Masters research in areas like:

• FET-based biosensors for pathogen detection
• Nanomaterial interactions with model cell membranes
• Liquid metal oxidation products for low-energy electronics

Collaborative projects involve developing antimicrobial surface sanitizers and optoelectronic vision systems for biomedical imaging. His research bridges nanotechnology with clinical applications, addressing challenges in infection control and regenerative medicine.