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Brett Pollard is a researcher at the Research School of Chemistry, The Australian National University (ANU). He holds a PhD in Chemistry (2024) focused on 'Valorisation of Biomass-Derived Platform Molecules' and a Bachelor of Science (Honours 1st Class in Medicinal Chemistry) from the University of Newcastle (2017). His research spans synthetic organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and sustainable material design, with particular emphasis on bio-based polymers and waste valorisation.
Research interests include developing novel polymers from cellulosic waste, supramolecular chemistry for metal sequestration, and functional hydrogels for environmental and biomedical applications. His work emphasizes sustainability and industrial scalability, leveraging dynamic covalent chemistry and bio-derived solvents.
Key contributions include advancements in palladium cation sequestration using supramolecular polymers, layered hydrogels mimicking natural skin structures, and scalable synthesis of iso-Cyrene from levoglucosenone. These innovations bridge fundamental chemistry with practical applications in environmental remediation and renewable materials.
Awarded First Class Honours in Medicinal Chemistry (2017), his research collaborations span global institutions, driven by ANU's interdisciplinary network. Current efforts focus on expanding bio-based chemical platforms and self-healing smart materials for next-generation applications.
