Vipul Agarwal

Dr. Vipul Agarwal is a **Senior Lecturer** in the **UNSW School of Chemical Engineering**, specializing in materials chemistry and biomedical engineering. He holds academic roles including Lecturer (2020–2024) and Senior Lecturer (2024–present). His research focuses on nanocomposite coatings, biomedical foams, and tissue regeneration. He leads the Cluster for Advanced Macromolecular Design (CAMD) and has attracted **AUD $19M** in competitive grants.

**Education**: BSc (Hons) in Chemistry (2005, University of Delhi), MApplSc in Chemistry (2010, University of Tasmania), PhD in Chemistry (2015, University of Western Australia). Postdoctoral fellowships include the **SERB-DST Fellowship (2016–2017)** at IISc and **NHMRC Early Career Fellowship (2018–2022)** at UNSW.

**Research Interests**: Development of multifunctional nanocomposite coatings, biodegradable foams, and biomaterials for tissue engineering. Key projects include self-healing coatings and electrically responsive implants for neuronal regeneration.

**Awards**: 2025 **Fellow of RACI**, 2024 **NSW Young Tall Poppy**, 2023 **ACS PMSE Future Faculty Fellow**, and others. Grants include Australia's Economic Accelerator, ARC Discovery, and industry partnerships.

**Teaching**: Supervises PhD/Master’s students and teaches courses like *Design and Innovation* and *Research Thesis*. Current lab members include 3 postdocs and 8 PhD candidates.

**Labs/Teams**: Active in CAMD and partnership networks. Collaborates on nanocomposite applications in healthcare, energy, and environmental sustainability.