Samira Siyamak

Dr. Samira Siyamak is a Research Fellow at the School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. Her work focuses on sustainable polymer materials and biocomposites for environmental and agricultural applications.

Research Focus: She specializes in starch-based hydrogel synthesis, reactive extrusion processing, and biocomposite development. Her studies emphasize improving polymer properties through esterification and grafting techniques for wastewater treatment and sustainable agriculture.

Publication Trends (2012-2020): Her research spans biocomposites, polymer modification, and environmental engineering. Key themes include

• Reactive extrusion for polymer synthesis
• Natural fiber-polymer interactions
• pH-responsive sorbent materials
• Sustainable polymer matrices