Franca Jones

Associate Professor Franca Jones is an academic at Curtin University's School of Molecular and Life Sciences, concurrently serving as Dean of Graduate Research for the Faculty of Science and Engineering. She holds a PhD from Curtin University and conducted postdoctoral research at the Max-Planck Institute in Germany. Her research focuses on crystallization processes, spanning fundamental mechanisms to applied solutions like scale mitigation and biomedical crystal formation.

Education: BSc(Hons) from the University of Sydney, PhD (Curtin University), Postdoctoral Fellowship (Max-Planck Institute).

Research Interests:

• Crystallization kinetics and mechanisms
• Organic-inorganic interactions in crystal growth
• Biomedical applications of crystallization (e.g., kidney stones)
• Nanoparticle synthesis and surface functionalization
• Mineral processing and industrial scale mitigation

Publications: Recent work includes studies on geopolymer synthesis, kidney stone formation mechanisms, and electrochemical crystallization processes. Her research frequently employs advanced spectroscopic techniques and in situ microscopy to analyze crystal growth pathways.

Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not listed, her extensive publication record indicates sustained research activity in collaboration with industry and academic partners. No formal student advisees are listed in the provided data.