Nadim Darwish

Associate Professor Nadim Darwish is a faculty member at Curtin University's School of Molecular and Life Sciences, holding an ARC Future Fellowship. He leads research in molecular electronics, surface chemistry, and nanotechnology. His career includes postdoctoral roles at UNSW Sydney, Arizona State University, and Hokkaido University, followed by a Marie Curie Fellowship at the University of Barcelona. He joined Curtin in 2016 under an ARC DECRA award.

Education: PhD in Chemistry (UNSW, 2011), postdoctoral research at ASU (2010-2013), and Marie Curie Fellowship (2013-2015). Teaching includes advanced chemistry courses at Curtin.

Research focuses on single-molecule electrical measurements, scanning probe microscopy, and antimicrobial surface technologies. Key achievements include developing silicon-based molecular circuits and pioneering electrically detecting viral proteins. Awards include the A.M. Bond Medal (2020) and WA Young Tall Poppy Science Award (2017).

Publications span 20+ years, emphasizing molecular electronics and surface chemistry. Grants include ARC Future Fellowship (2024), DECRA, and international collaborations (e.g., FONDECyT Chile). His lab explores bioelectronics and antimicrobial solutions, with future work targeting clinical protein detection and advanced materials.