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Professor Vipul Bansal is a leading academic at RMIT University's School of Science, holding the rank of Professor in Materials Chemistry and Nanobiotechnology. He serves as Deputy Head of Department (ACES Research and Infrastructure) and leads the RMIT NanoBiotechnology Research Laboratory (NBRL) and the Ian Potter NanoBioSensing Facility. His research focuses on interdisciplinary nanotechnology applications in health, environment, and energy, emphasizing real-world translation of nanotechnologies.
Professional affiliations include core membership in RMIT's PTRI and HIRI, and steering roles in the ATN NanoNetwork. Bansal has received numerous awards, including the RMIT Media Star of the Year Research Award (2014) and recognition as an Australian Academy of Sciences 'Science Star of Tomorrow' (2014).
His research interests span nanomaterials, biosensing, and diagnostics, with notable contributions to nanozyme-based sensors, plasmonic nanoparticles, and biomedical imaging. Recent articles highlight advancements in photoactive bimetallic fabrics, magnetic particle imaging tracers, and UV-protective bacterial cellulose. Over 100 media contributions reflect his role as a science communicator, addressing nanotechnology's societal impact and policy implications.
Supervision activities include projects on nanosensors for environmental/clinical analytes, aptamer-based biosensors, and antimicrobial nanomaterials. Bansal's labs and facilities are pivotal in Australia's nano-diagnostic innovation ecosystem.
