Paul Dastoor

Professor Paul Dastoor is a faculty member at the University of Newcastle, leading the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. He holds the rank of Professor in Physics and directs the Centre for Organic Electronics. His research focuses on organic electronics, particularly solar paint, bio-sensors, and helium microscopy. Dastoor earned his B.A. and PhD from the University of Cambridge.

• Education:
  • B.A. in Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge (1990)
  • PhD in Surface Physics, University of Cambridge (1995)

Research Interests: Dastoor's work spans organic photovoltaics, surface physics, medical devices, and nanotechnology. He pioneered water-based solar paint and developed needle-free glucose sensors. His team also advances scanning helium microscopy for nanoscale imaging.

Publications: Recent work includes studies on cost analysis of organic photovoltaics, gender bias in physics exams, and helium microscopy resolution standards. Key themes include renewable energy, materials science, and microscopy advancements.

• Awards:
  • University of Newcastle Teaching Excellence Award
  • Nominee for ARC Federation Fellowship

Grants & Collaborations: Secured ARC and international funding. Collaborates with institutions like the University of Cambridge on projects such as the Scanning Helium Microscope. Supervises a 30-member research team advancing organic electronics.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Centre for Organic Electronics and collaborates with the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources. His lab focuses on pilot-scale production of solar cells and medical devices.