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George Vamvounis is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and Acting Head of the Chemical Engineering department at James Cook University (JCU). He holds a PhD from Simon Fraser University (Canada), specializing in Polymer Chemistry and Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs). His career includes postdoctoral roles at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden) and The University of Queensland’s Centre for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE), focusing on dendrimers and polymer semiconductors.
His research spans two core areas: (1) polymer semiconductors for energy applications (e.g., solar cells and LEDs) and (2) ecological impacts of plastic pollution. Key projects include sustainable rare earth extraction, advanced laser spectroscopy, and microplastic leaching studies. He has secured grants for initiatives like the 2025 Sustainable REE extraction project and the 2021 Advanced Ultrafast Laser Facility.
Teaching includes Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (CL2502) and supervision of thesis modules. Notable awards include the RACI Branch Citation (2021) and Young Scientists Exchange Programme (2014). He actively participates in international conferences as a keynote speaker and has authored over 69 publications, including studies on antiviral polymers, microplastic toxicity, and OLED modeling. His work bridges translational sustainability research and environmental chemistry.
