Peter Kingshott

Prof Peter Kingshott is a Professor of Surface Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies. He leads The Polymer NanoInterface Engineering Group and serves as Deputy Director of SEAM (Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Surface Engineering). His research focuses on advanced material surfaces for biomedical applications, including medical implants, infection control, tissue engineering, and drug delivery. He holds a BSc (Honours) from Murdoch University and a PhD from UNSW.

Education:

• BSc with Honours in Chemistry, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia
• PhD in Science, University of New South Wales, Australia

Research Interests: His work combines nanotechnology and surface engineering to design biocompatible materials. Key areas include:

• Surface micro/nanopatterning for cell behavior control
• Antimicrobial coatings and biofilm inhibition
• 3D printed biomedical implants
• Photonic colloidal crystals for biosensors
• Electrospun nanofibers for drug delivery

His research bridges academic innovation and industrial collaboration, with 205+ publications, 10 patents, and an H-index of 55.

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes:

• Smart nanomaterial coatings with sensing capabilities
• Biomimetic liver models for toxicity testing
• Antimicrobial strategies using plant-derived compounds
• Multifunctional cold-spray coatings for biomedical devices

Awards:

• 2014 Vice-Chancellor's Engagement Award (Swinburne)

Grants & Advising: Leads over 25 grants, including ARC-funded projects on surface engineering and antimicrobial materials. Supervises 31+ HDR students in topics like biofilm control, nanomaterials, and regenerative medicine. Collaborates with institutions like Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and ANSTO.

Labs & Teams: Directs the Polymer NanoInterface Engineering Group and co-leads SEAM, fostering interdisciplinary projects between academia and industry partners.