Sara Miller

Sara Miller is a Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry at Flinders University's College of Science and Engineering. She holds a PhD from the University of Otago (2014) and has extensive experience in vibrational spectroscopy, particularly Raman and infrared techniques. Her research focuses on applying these methods to pharmaceuticals, biominerals, food quality assessment, and medical diagnostics. She is an Associate Editor for Applied Spectroscopy and active in professional organizations like the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

Education:

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry (University of Otago, 2014)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science (University of Otago, 2010)
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (University of Otago, 2009)

Research Interests:

• Optimization of vibrational spectroscopic techniques for compositional analysis
• Application of chemometrics for data interpretation
• Development of non-destructive diagnostic tools
• Pharmaceutical solid-state characterization
• Biomineral structure-function relationships

Awards:

• University of Otago Early Career Award for Research Excellence (2023)
• ACES-NZIC Early Career Award (2022)

Professional Activities:

• Instrument leader for FMMA Raman microscopy facilities
• Topic coordinator for Analytical Chemistry II and III courses
• Council member of the Australian and New Zealand Optical Society

Key Collaborations:

• Te Whai Ao - Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies (Principal Investigator 2021-2023)
• Multi-institutional projects in pharmaceutical analysis and food science