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Associate Professor Idriss Blakey is a group leader at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and the Centre for Advanced Imaging at the University of Queensland. His research focuses on macromolecular and materials chemistry, with expertise in rational design, synthesis, and self-assembly of functional polymers and nanomaterials for applications in nanofabrication, sensors, and biomedical imaging agents.
- Current research projects involve collaborations with industry partners like Tokyo Electron and participation in the ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacture of Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals (AMTAR).
- Previously worked at Polymerat (now AnteoTech), a materials biotechnology startup.
Research Interests
- Nanofabrication using block copolymers
- Polymer self-assembly for biomedical and industrial applications
- Surface modification of materials for enhanced performance
- Development of SERS substrates and diagnostic imaging technologies
Article Trends: His recent publications emphasize polymer design for nanomedicine, semiconductor manufacturing, and optical diagnostics. Key themes include gold nanoparticle functionalization, block copolymer morphology control, and environmentally responsive materials.
Scientific Awards
- Vice Chancellor’s Research and Teaching Fellowship
- ARC Future Fellowship
- Queensland Government Smart State Fellowship
- Linkage Projects International Fellowship
Supervision and Funding: Supervises PhD students in polymer-based nanofabrication and biomedical imaging. Has secured over $15M AUD in funding from ARC, industry partners, and government grants, including current grants for quantum sensors and PFAS capture materials.
