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Professor Elizabeth New is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Sydney, within the Faculty of Science. She leads the New Research Group and holds affiliations with the Sydney Institute of Agriculture, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, and the Centre for Drug Discovery Innovation. Her academic journey includes a BSc (Advanced, Honours 1st Class and Medal), MSc, and PhD from the University of Sydney and Durham University, respectively. She has held prestigious fellowships, including the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 Research Fellowship at UC Berkeley (2010–2011) and an ARC DECRA Fellowship (2012–2014). Her research focuses on molecular fluorescent sensors, nanotechnology, and their applications in biomedical and environmental contexts. Notable awards include the Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year (2019) and the AFR Emerging Leader Award (2022).
Her research interests span the design of fluorescent probes for intracellular imaging, development of sensor arrays for metal detection, and sustainable nanotechnology innovation. Recent grants include a 2024 ARC Linkage grant for 'Deep imaging for understanding molecular processes in complex organisms' and a 2023 grant for a Radiochemistry Facility for Biomolecule Characterisation. Her work bridges chemistry, biology, and engineering, with applications in drug discovery and environmental monitoring.
- Education:
- BSc (Adv, Hons1 and Medal), University of Sydney (2005)
- MSc, University of Sydney (2007)
- PhD, Durham University (2009)
- Awards:
- AFR Emerging Leader Award (2022)
- Malcolm McIntosh Prize (2019)
- ARC DECRA Fellowship (2012–2014)
Her articles emphasize sensor design, metal ion detection, and interdisciplinary applications in health and the environment. Grants and collaborations reflect her commitment to translational research, including partnerships with industry and other academic institutions.
