Amir Beheshti

Dr. Amir Beheshti is a Research Fellow at the School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience, University of Wollongong (UoW). He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Queensland (2017–2021), focusing on polymer brush-grafted colloids as lubricant additives. Previously, he served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of South Australia (2021–2023) within the ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-efficient Beneficiation of Minerals, where he applied surface-sensitive techniques like AFM and QCM-D to study polymer-surface interactions.

His research integrates colloid and interface science with physical chemistry, emphasizing tribology, adsorption, and wetting phenomena. Key projects include collaboration with BlueScope Steel in the Steel Research Hub to develop advanced coatings and nanomaterials for industrial applications. He also teaches as a tutor in Modern Inorganic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry at UoW.

Beheshti’s work spans experimental and applied research in lubricant additives, flame-retardant coatings, and nanofluids. His studies utilize cutting-edge techniques such as atomic force microscopy and quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring to analyze surface interactions and material properties.