Alison Rodger

Alison Rodger is a Professor and Honorary Professor at Macquarie University's School of Natural Sciences. She specializes in biophysical spectroscopy, particularly circular and linear dichroism techniques for studying biomacromolecules. Previously at the University of Warwick (2017–2025), she was Head of the Department of Chemistry and founded the Molecular Organisation and Assembly in Cells Doctoral Training Centre. Her research integrates quantum electrodynamic theory with experimental methodologies, focusing on biomolecular structure-function relationships.

Education:

• BSc, PhD, DSc – The University of Sydney
• MA – University of Oxford
• BA – Chester College

Research Focus:

• Development of advanced spectroscopic techniques (e.g., micro-volume Couette flow linear dichroism)
• Structure/function analysis of DNA, proteins, and lipids
• Multidisciplinary collaborations in medicine, engineering, and mathematics

Awards & Recognition:

• Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (2021)
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2000)
• Science Teachers of NSW Dedicated Service Award (2019)

Grants & Projects:

• ARC Training Centre for Facilitated Advancement of Australia's Bioactives (FAAB)
• MQ Photonics Research Centre collaborations
• European Science Foundation CASPER project consultant

Labs & Infrastructure:

• Open-access biophysical spectroscopy laboratory at Macquarie University
• Leader in developing hybrid spectroscopic methodologies