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A/Prof Melanie MacGregor is an Associate Professor and Matthew Flinders Fellow in Chemistry at Flinders University, affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering. She leads a research group focused on surface chemistry and nanoscale topography, with applications in biomedical and energy industries. Her work includes developing advanced manufacturing solutions for diagnostic devices, such as non-invasive bladder cancer detection platforms, and collaborating with industry partners like SMR Automotive and Prohealth Care. She has pioneered plasma-deposited polyoxazoline coatings for biosensors and explored nanotextured surfaces for oil recovery and catalysis. Her research has been funded through ARC grants, CRC-P projects, and industry collaborations.
Awards include the 2016 John A. Brodie Medal for Chemical Engineering, 2017 Winnovation Award, and 2018 SA Tall Poppy Science Award. She participates in STEM equity initiatives like SuperStar Of STEM. Current projects involve controlling nanoobject binding to surfaces with international collaborators from UCL, ETH Zurich, and INL Braga. Her work bridges fundamental science and translational applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation.
Her grants include ARC Discovery Projects (2018, 2021), CRC-P funding (2017), and industry partnerships. Research themes span nanotechnology, biomedical devices, and environmental materials, with a focus on surface engineering and functional coatings.
