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Andrew Clulow is an Adjunct Lecturer at the Department of Drug Delivery Disposition & Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS), Monash University. Previously, he served as an ARC DECRA Fellow and MIPS Teaching Fellow. He also held an external position as a Departmental Visitor in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the Australian National University (ANU) from February 2016 to February 2017.
- Beamline Scientist at ANSTO Australian Synchrotron’s BioSAXS beamline (part of the BRIGHT suite), specializing in structural analysis via small-angle X-ray scattering.
- Former ARC DECRA Fellow at MIPS, where he led the digestion team in the Boyd group, focusing on lipid digestion’s impact on drug delivery systems.
His research interests revolve around milk lipids, lipid digestion mechanisms, colloids and interfaces, and advanced scattering techniques (X-ray, neutron, light scattering). He explores how structural organization at molecular and aggregate levels influences functionality in materials such as drug delivery vehicles and optoelectronic systems. Key applications include infant nutrition, fat-soluble vitamin delivery, and pharmaceutical formulations.
Andrew’s publications highlight advancements in lipid-based drug systems, structural dynamics of colloids, and interdisciplinary materials science. His work bridges applied chemistry and biomedical research, with a focus on sustainable and functional materials.
- Awards:
- AOCS Health and Nutrition Division's 2020 New Investigator Research Award (2019)
- Award for Research Impact (Economic and Social) (2018)
- Brisbane Biological and Organic Chemistry Symposium - Student Speaker Award (2011)
- Uniquest Trailblazer Award - Open Category (2009)
- UQ SCMB Postdoctoral Travel Award (2015)
Grants & Projects:
- Lead investigator for projects including 'Elongated Nanocapsules - Engineering Drug Nanocrystals in Polymeric Shells' (2020–2023) and 'Interfacial and structural changes during digestion of milk-like systems' (2020).
- CASS Foundation Travel Award (2020) supported his research on milk-like systems during digestion.
Andrew is actively involved in academic committees, serving as Secretary of the Australian Neutron Beam User Group (ANBUG) and Co-chair of the Australian Synchrotron Users Advisory Committee.
Labs & Teams:
- BioSAXS beamline team at ANSTO Australian Synchrotron.
- Boyd group at MIPS, focusing on lipid digestion’s role in drug delivery.
