Minoo Naebe

Professor Minoo Naebe is the Associate Dean, Research at Deakin University's Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment, and the founding group leader for high performance Materials at Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM). She also serves as Deputy Director of Center for Sustainable Bioproducts at Deakin University. With over a decade of experience in carbon fibres and polymer composites, Professor Naebe has established herself as a leading researcher in sustainable materials science.

Her educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy from Deakin University, though specific details about her undergraduate and master's degrees are not provided in the available documentation.

Professor Naebe's research focuses on the manufacture and application of carbon fibre and composite materials with significant industrial potential. Her work aims to use these materials to create lightweight structures for transportation, which improves fuel efficiency and reduces environmental emissions, while also adding strength and functionality. Her research spans sustainable materials development, particularly in recycling waste materials into high-performance products.

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on sustainable materials, with particular emphasis on carbon fibre from sustainable precursors, bioplastics, waste valorization, and advanced composite manufacturing. Her work bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications in transportation, packaging, and environmental remediation.

Professor Naebe has received substantial research funding from various sources, including ARC Research Hubs, industry partnerships, and government grants, totaling millions of dollars in research support.

She actively supervises numerous doctoral students working on cutting-edge research projects related to sustainable materials, waste recycling, and advanced composites. Her research team operates within the Institute for Frontier Materials at Deakin University, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities for materials characterization and processing.

The Carbon Nexus facility and the Institute for Frontier Materials serve as the primary research environments where Professor Naebe and her team develop innovative solutions for sustainable materials manufacturing and recycling.