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Mark Lynch is an Associate Professor and Associate Head (Learning, Teaching and Student Success) in the School of Agriculture and Environmental Science at the University of Southern Queensland. He holds a PhD from Australian National University (ANU) and has held academic and research roles at ANU and the University of Sydney. His expertise spans analytical/synthetic chemistry, toxicology, drug discovery, and chemistry education.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree (ANU)
- PhD in Chemistry (ANU, 1993)
Research Interests:
Leveraging chemistry for health and sustainability, including:
- Development of chemotherapeutics from endophytic fungi
- Circular economy applications for food/industrial waste
- Fire-retardant and self-healing polymer systems
- Chemical safety and toxicology studies
Teaching Contributions:
Developed foundational science courses like 'Succeeding in Science' and food science programs. Coordinated second-year chemistry programs at ANU and led major curriculum reforms at UniSQ.
Administration:
Managed chemistry teaching labs at ANU, directed multiple degree programs (BSc, Biomedical Science, IT), and currently oversees teaching innovation and student success initiatives in his current school.
Collaborations:
Active in interdisciplinary projects bridging chemistry with environmental science, biomedical applications, and sustainable materials.
