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Dr. JJ Richardson is a Principal Research Fellow at RMIT University's School of Engineering. He holds a unique academic background with a BA in Philosophy from the University of Florida, an MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida, and a PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Melbourne (ranked top 10 globally). With professional experience across seven countries (USA, Australia, Japan, Korea, China, Belgium, Spain), he specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of nanomaterials and biological systems, focusing on applications in nanomedicine, agriculture, and synthetic biology. His work emphasizes commercialization, leading to multiple spun-out companies and products derived from his research. Notably, he appeared on Shark Tank Australia, securing offers from all five sharks.
Education:
- BA in Philosophy, University of Florida
- MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Florida
- PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Melbourne
Research Interests:
- Development of nanomaterials and coatings for biological systems
- Nanomedicine and agricultural applications
- Synthetic biology and material-biological interface studies
- Innovation frameworks for deep tech commercialization
Teaching & Leadership: Teaches Entrepreneurship for Researchers, a mandatory course for STEM PhD students at RMIT, and develops entrepreneurship training programs for academics. Open to supervising Masters and PhD students.
Labs & Teams: Engages in collaborative projects focusing on nanotoxicology, lab-on-a-chip devices, and environmental nanomaterial coatings.
