جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Pharmaceuticals in Aquatic Ecosystems
• Aquatic Chemistry
• Biogeochemical Cycling of Nutrients
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michael Grace serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Chemistry at Monash University, with an adjunct position at Charles Sturt University. His research bridges environmental chemistry and aquatic ecosystem science, focusing on human impacts on water systems. Research Interests: Pharmaceutical pollution dynamics in freshwater ecosystems Biogeochemical cycling of nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and carbon Stable isotope applications for nutrient tracking Aquatic process measurements (stream metabolism, denitrification) Urbanization effects on water quality Integration of science into natural resource management His recent publications reveal strong trends in pharmaceutical ecotoxicology and nutrient cycling, with significant focus on real-world applications for water management. Articles span environmental chemistry, aquatic ecology, and policy interfaces. Professional Recognition: Contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals (Clean Water, Life on Land) ORCID: 0000-0002-0982-8133 Active media engagement on pharmaceutical pollution research Grace leads major research projects including sewage effluent impact studies at Alpine resorts, phosphorus/nitrogen treatment technologies, and long-term river monitoring programs. His work involves extensive field research in Australian river systems and peatlands. He actively supervises students and collaborates internationally, with recent projects extending through 2024. Research Infrastructure: Leads field studies across Australian waterways including Goulburn River, Bogong High Plains peatlands, and Alpine resort catchments. Integrates laboratory analytical chemistry with in-situ ecosystem measurements.

• Food Engineering
• Crystallization Processes
• Dairy Processing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shahnaz Mansouri serves as a Senior Lecturer at Monash University's School of Chemistry, where she actively leads research in food engineering and sustainable nanotechnology. Her institutional role includes accepting PhD students and directing projects that bridge chemical engineering with practical dairy industry applications, leveraging Monash's research-intensive environment for interdisciplinary collaboration. Her research centers on Food Engineering with specialized expertise in Crystallization Processes for dairy products, particularly lactose recovery from whey streams. She investigates impurity effects in crystallization systems and develops sustainable Nanotechnology solutions for self-cleaning materials, often utilizing plant-based polymers. This dual focus addresses critical challenges in Dairy Processing efficiency and Sustainable Materials innovation, with methodologies spanning process intensification to biomimetic surface design. Analysis of her 34 research outputs (2012-2023) reveals consistent contributions to crystallization science, evolving from fundamental dairy processing studies (2012-2019) toward sustainable nanotechnology applications (2021-2023). Her work demonstrates strong industry relevance, particularly in lactose purification techniques that optimize resource recovery from acid whey, while recent publications indicate strategic expansion into eco-friendly material science. Dr. Mansouri secured competitive research funding as Primary Chief Investigator for the 2017 project ' Ricotta shelf life extension and development of a dessert-style Nutella flavoured ricotta ', demonstrating her ability to translate academic research into novel food product development. She actively mentors graduate researchers as evidenced by her current acceptance of PhD students, with supervision spanning crystallization engineering and sustainable materials characterization.

• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation Management
• Firm Growth
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Paul Steffens is a faculty member at the University of Adelaide, holding the position of Professor in Entrepreneurship within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. He serves as Director of the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation, and Innovation Centre (ECIC) and has secured over AUD 1.5 million in research funding. His research focuses on start-up processes and firm growth, with a particular emphasis on resource development, organizational inertia, and innovation diffusion. Professor Steffens has previously held academic positions at the University of Queensland, Monash University, and visiting roles at international institutions. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours I) and a PhD in diffusion of innovations from the University of Queensland. His work explores entrepreneurship's role in economic growth and social mobility, with specific streams addressing hybrid entrepreneurship, youth/senior/immigrant entrepreneurship, and technological innovation management. As an active academic, Professor Steffens consults for diverse organizations including Energex, Waitrose, and Monsanto, bridging academic research with practical applications in business and public policy.

• 3D Concrete Printing
• Digital Construction
• Low Carbon Concretes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof Jay Sanjayan is a Professor and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Engineering. His research focuses on concrete materials technology, including 3D printing, low-carbon geopolymer concrete, and waste utilization. He has authored over 550 publications, achieving a citations H-index of 101. His work emphasizes sustainable construction and digital automation in infrastructure. Research interests include optimizing 3D printed concrete properties, fire resistance of ultra-high-performance materials, and lifecycle analysis of printed structures. Recent articles highlight advancements in carbon sequestration, geopolymer innovation, and waste paint utilization. Awards: Fellow of Engineers Australia, Honorary Member of the Concrete Institute of Australia. Grants: Over 50 projects funded by organizations like the Australian Research Council and SmartCrete CRC, addressing topics from 3D printing technology to pavement applications. Supervision: Active in guiding PhD/Master's students on 3D printing, geopolymer concrete, and sustainable infrastructure. His lab, the Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure, drives industry collaboration through projects like recyclable material integration and carbon reduction strategies.

James Kesbyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Neurobiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. James Kesby is a Lecturer at the School of Biomedical Sciences , University of Queensland, with a focus on developmental neurobiology and psychosis research. He is affiliated with the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research and leads a cross-species research program connecting corticostriatal circuitry to decision-making deficits in schizophrenia. Research Interests: Corticostriatal circuitry in psychosis Decision-making and cognitive flexibility Translational rodent-human models Dopamine and schizophrenia Developmental neurobiology Neurochemical mechanisms of cognitive deficits Article Trends (2025–2023): Recent studies focus on corticostriatal interactions in reversal learning, dopamine modulation in cognitive flexibility, and translational paradigms for psychosis. Articles from 2022–2021 extend findings to clinical schizophrenia subtypes and novel therapeutic targets like GLP-1RAs. Education and Academic History: Dr. Kesby completed his PhD in 2010 at University of Queensland with Prof. Darryl Eyles and A/Prof. Thomas Burne, studying developmental vitamin D deficiency and dopamine systems in schizophrenia models. Research Infrastructure: His work operates within the Developmental Neurobiology Research Stream at the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, integrating clinical and preclinical methodologies.

Mia Langguthمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neuroscience
• Developmental Biology
• Mental Health Research

Mia Langguth is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Developmental Neurobiology Research Stream within the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR), affiliated with The University of Queensland. Her work focuses on understanding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying developmental processes in mental health. Located at Level 3, Dawson House, The Park Centre for Mental Health Treatment, Research and Education in Wacol, Queensland, she contributes to advanced research initiatives in neurobiology. Her research aligns with interdisciplinary approaches in neuroscience and developmental biology.

• Music Psychology
• Music Cognition
• Auditory Memory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tim Byron is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Wollongong, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, where he has held academic appointments since 2018. His research focuses on the intersection of music psychology and cognitive processes, particularly examining how musical structures interact with memory systems and expectation formation. His educational background includes a PhD from Western Sydney University (2004-2009), which provided the foundation for his specialized work in music cognition. This training is evident in his methodologically rigorous approach to studying auditory phenomena. Byron's research program centers on music cognition with particular emphasis on earworm phenomena, musical hooks, and the physiological responses to musical expectation violations. His work demonstrates how musical elements like vocals, compound hooks, and choruses enhance memorability through complex interactions between auditory processing and memory systems. Recent investigations have explored autonomic responses to rhythm changes using heart rate variability measurements, revealing the deep physiological embedding of musical processing. Analysis of his publication trends shows consistent output across multiple formats including high-impact journal articles, book chapters, and media contributions. His work spans fundamental cognitive processes in music perception to applied analyses of contemporary streaming habits and chart music evolution. The 2022 book "Hooks in Popular Music" represents a significant synthesis of his research on musical catchiness factors. Byron actively supervises doctoral research with five current students working on topics including cardiac responses during music listening, philosophical pitch analysis, and mental health in music performance students. His teaching portfolio includes coordinating the History and Philosophy of Psychology course while offering supervision in music psychology and cognition. His leadership roles include serving as Head of Students since February 2023 and regular media engagement through The Conversation, ABC broadcasts, and international conference presentations. This public scholarship demonstrates effective translation of complex cognitive concepts for broader audiences.

Timothy Reeksمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• Environmental Health Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Timothy Reeks is a Researcher at the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS) , University of Queensland. He specializes in liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC-MS) for analyzing environmental contaminants, including PFAS , pesticides , and pharmaceuticals , in diverse matrices. Education: PhD (2014), Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland Research interests focus on developing analytical methods for small polar molecules in environmental samples, particularly LC-MS/MS techniques for quantifying glyphosate , metformin , and nicotine biomarkers in wastewater and streams . His work addresses stability of compounds during sampling and processing. Publications highlight his expertise in environmental monitoring , with studies on PFAS trends , herbicide toxicity , and drug biomarker stability . He also contributed to snake venom venomics , characterizing novel bioactive peptides. He manages advanced LC-MS platforms such as the SCIEX 5500Qtrap, 6500Qtrap, and 6500QQQ at QAEHS, collaborating on projects like PFAS exposure studies and wastewater drug monitoring.

Stephan Taitمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Wastewater Treatment
• Anaerobic Digestion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephan Tait is a Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology , part of The University of Queensland (UQ) . His work focuses on wastewater treatment, biogas recovery, and resource recovery from agricultural and industrial waste streams. PhD in Protein Crystal Nucleation (UQ, 2007) Key projects: Transforming Australia’s biosolids resource (ARC 2020–2025), Additives for low-cost emissions reduction in piggeries (Australian Pork 2024–2027) Specializes in anaerobic digestion, chemical precipitation, and physicochemical modeling Recent publications highlight expertise in lactic acid fermentation , nutrient recovery , and hydrogen sulfide removal from biogas systems. He collaborates extensively with researchers in environmental engineering and bioprocessing. His work integrates chemical engineering principles with circular economy strategies for sustainable waste management. Current research trends focus on biorefinery systems combining anaerobic digestion with fermentation, low-cost sensor development , and solid-liquid separation technologies for livestock manure processing. Grants : Australian Research Council (ARC) - Project 1A, 1B & 2C (2020–2025) Australian Pork - Emissions reduction additives (2024–2027) His work contributes to sustainable agri-industry through advanced wastewater resource recovery techniques.

Andrew Wardمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Wastewater Treatment
• Microalgae Biotechnology
• Anaerobic Digestion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrew Ward is an ARC Early Career Industry Fellow at the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology (ACWEB) within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology at The University of Queensland. He leads research projects focused on wastewater treatment, nutrient recovery, and microalgae biotechnology, with significant industrial experience working with water utilities to scale research to pilot and demonstration levels. Dr. Ward holds a PhD from the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Adelaide, where his thesis focused on the optimisation of halophilic anaerobic digestion of algal biomass. He also earned a Bachelor (Honours) degree from Flinders University. His educational background provides a strong foundation in chemical and environmental engineering principles applied to water and wastewater treatment. Dr. Ward's research primarily focuses on innovative approaches to wastewater treatment and resource recovery. His work spans nutrient recovery via electrodialysis, Anammox processes for domestic and agricultural wastewater treatment, and the development of algae-bacterial aggregated flocs (ABAF) for wastewater remediation. He investigates microalgae's role in energy and nutrient recovery from a circular economy perspective, aiming to transform wastewater treatment facilities into resource recovery centers. His research integrates biological, chemical, and engineering approaches to create sustainable solutions for water management challenges. Dr. Ward has extensive experience scaling laboratory research to pilot and demonstration levels, working closely with industry partners including Urban Utilities. Dr. Ward's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on advancing wastewater treatment technologies, with recent articles examining deep learning applications, nutrient recovery systems, and sustainable biogas production. His work shows a clear progression toward more integrated, circular economy approaches to water management, emphasizing resource recovery alongside treatment. ARC Early Career Industry Fellowship (2024-2027): "Circular Economy", via renewable energy and resource recovery ARC Industry Fellowship Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship (2020-2023): Aggregated algal/bacterial flocs for wastewater treatment and algae industries Dr. Ward serves as lead investigator for Urban Utilities' wastewater microalgae research program and manages multiple research projects with industry partners. He currently supervises PhD students working on "Recovery of high-value coloured organic compounds from wastewater" and previously supervised research on "Algae Bacteria Aggregated Flocs in the Enhanced Treatment of Wastewater." His research has attracted significant funding from the Australian Research Council, Queensland government, and industry partners, demonstrating the practical relevance and impact of his work. Dr. Ward works within the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology (ACWEB), collaborating with researchers across engineering, microbiology, and environmental science disciplines. His team focuses on developing and scaling technologies that address real-world water treatment challenges while recovering valuable resources from wastewater streams.

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Water Engineering
• Microbial Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jiahui Li served as a Research Scholar (mapped to Research Fellow rank) at the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology, part of The University of Queensland, from April 2022 to September 2025. Her primary research project, A Unique and Overlooked Microbial Process for Scavenging Two Greenhouse Gases, was supervised by Dr. Tao Liu and Professor Jianhua Guo within the center's decarbonisation technologies research stream. Her research focuses on environmental biotechnology applications for greenhouse gas mitigation, specifically targeting microbial processes that simultaneously remove methane and nitrous oxide from wastewater streams. This work intersects water engineering, decarbonisation, and emerging contaminants management, contributing to sustainable infrastructure solutions. Her expertise spans microbial ecology, bioremediation, and the development of novel bioprocesses for climate change mitigation in water systems. No scientific awards are documented in the available information. However, her research addresses critical gaps in greenhouse gas management within water infrastructure, indicating high-potential impact in environmental engineering. Jiahui Li operates within a collaborative framework under advisors Dr. Tao Liu and Professor Jianhua Guo, suggesting strong institutional mentorship. The 3.5-year project duration reflects substantial research commitment, likely supported by center-level funding. Her work aligns with ACWEB's strategic focus on decarbonisation technologies and demonstrates integration across municipal organic solids management and emerging contaminants research themes.

Edouard Asselinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrometallurgy
• Electrometallurgy
• Corrosion
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Edouard Asselin serves as a Professor in the Department of Materials Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where he has been a faculty member since 2007 holding the Industrial Research Chair in Hydrometallurgy. His position reflects deep integration between academic research and industrial applications in the minerals sector, with additional roles as a Scientist at CDL-Vancouver in the Minerals stream supporting technology commercialization. Dr. Asselin's research centers on applied electrochemistry, specifically aqueous metal extraction processes, electrometallurgical techniques, corrosion mechanisms, and protective coating development. His work addresses critical industry challenges in sustainable resource recovery and materials durability, bridging fundamental electrochemical principles with practical engineering solutions for mineral processing infrastructure. This focus stems from his expertise as an applied electrochemist with direct relevance to metallurgical and environmental challenges. With over 140 peer-reviewed publications, his scholarly output demonstrates sustained contribution to hydrometallurgy and corrosion science, emphasizing electrochemical processes in aqueous environments. His research trajectory shows consistent innovation in extraction technologies and corrosion mitigation, culminating in two licensed commercial hydrometallurgical processes that translate academic findings into industrial applications. Dr. Asselin has held significant professional leadership roles including President of the Metallurgical Society of Canada (2019) and Board membership (2009-2021), demonstrating active community engagement. His Industrial Research Chair position indicates substantial sustained grant funding, though specific grant details beyond this chair are not provided. At CDL-Vancouver, he advises mineral-sector startups, connecting academic research with entrepreneurial ventures in resource technology.

• Eating disorders
• Mental health
• Carers research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Genevieve Pepin is an accomplished academic and mental health occupational therapist serving as Professor and Higher Degree Research Director in the School of Health and Social Development within Deakin University's Faculty of Health. With nearly two decades of experience, she has established herself as a significant contributor to eating disorders research and occupational therapy practice. Education: Doctor of Philosophy from Laval University Graduate Certificate of Higher Education from Deakin University Professor Pepin's research focuses at the intersection of eating disorders, mental health, carers research, and occupational therapy. Her work is characterized by multidisciplinary approaches with strong occupational therapy foundations, emphasizing co-produced research and interventions. She investigates the impact of eating disorders on daily functioning, sensory processing in eating disorder treatment, and mental illness on occupational engagement. Her research has global reach through national and international partnerships, influencing practice and services as evidenced by her invitation to join the Advisory Committee for the Development of the Australian Eating Disorders Research & Translation Strategy 2021-2031. Analysis of Professor Pepin's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on eating disorders research, mental health service innovation, and occupational therapy practice. Her work spans clinical interventions, service models, caregiver support, and the application of innovative methodologies including co-design and AI-augmented analysis. A notable trend is her commitment to translational research that bridges academic findings with practical applications in healthcare settings, particularly through co-produced approaches that incorporate lived experience perspectives. Professor Pepin holds leadership positions in multiple national initiatives including serving as co-lead of the Lived-Experience and Co-Production stream of the Australian Eating Disorder Research and Translation Centre and membership in the National Eating Disorders Research Consortium. She also directs the Research Committee at Eating Disorders Families Australia and serves on the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia. As an educator and supervisor, Professor Pepin has guided numerous doctoral and masters students through completion of their research in areas including eating disorders, mental health, occupational therapy practice, and health service evaluation. Her current grant portfolio includes significant funding from Department of Health & Aged Care, Western Alliance, and other organizations supporting research on eating disorders treatment models, mental health service development, and Long COVID care. Professor Pepin's work is conducted through strategic partnerships with the Australian Eating Disorders Research and Translation Centre and collaborations with healthcare organizations including Barwon Health and Western Health, creating an integrated research environment focused on translating findings into improved clinical practice.

• B2B Marketing Strategy
• Supply Chains
• Innovation Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mahdi Vesal is an Adjunct Professor at the Marketing Discipline Group within the Business School of the University of Technology Sydney . Holding a PhD in Marketing, an MBA, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, he bridges technical and business domains. His research focuses on B2B marketing strategy , supply chains , innovation management , ambidexterity , and environmental sustainability . PhD in Marketing, Macquarie University MBA, unspecified institution Bachelor of Chemical Engineering With over a decade of publications including two Industrial Marketing Management (A*) articles, his work explores how servant leadership impacts employee flourishing during crises, TMT heterogeneity in family firms, and paradoxical marketing strategies for SME resilience. He advocates for nonfinancial incentives in postpandemic workforce motivation. Notable awards include teaching excellence recognition and contributions to marketing student employability . His teaching portfolio covers Applied Marketing Research , B2B Marketing Strategy , and Strategic Marketing , emphasizing industry-relevant case studies .

• Transport Engineering
• Traffic Management
• Network Modelling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kasun De Silva Wijayaratna is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), with over 14 years of combined industry and academic experience in transport engineering and research. His work focuses on practical applications across network modeling, traffic management, parking systems, and car-sharing solutions, making significant contributions to understanding transport network reliability and vulnerability. His educational background includes: PhD in Civil Engineering (Transport Modelling) from the University of New South Wales (2016) Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering, Honours 1) from the University of New South Wales (2011) Bachelor of Commerce (Finance with Distinction) from the University of New South Wales (2011) Dr. Wijayaratna's research primarily investigates travel behavior under different information scenarios, with particular emphasis on shared spaces, personalized mobility solutions, and transport network reliability. His recent work demonstrates a strong focus on integrating AI and big data analytics into transport modeling, examining pandemic impacts on mobility patterns, and developing innovative approaches to shared road infrastructure. His publications reveal a consistent trajectory toward more sophisticated modeling techniques and increasingly complex real-world applications. His scientific achievements include the prestigious 2016 SIDRA Solutions Postgraduate Award as the most outstanding transport engineering researcher in Australia and New Zealand, along with multiple research funding successes totaling over $1.5 million from state and local government sources. He has secured significant grants through iMOVE CRC and Transport for NSW for projects examining shared spaces, transport system optimization, and road safety innovations. As an educator, Dr. Wijayaratna serves as subject coordinator for Roads and Transport Engineering and Traffic and Transportation courses at UTS. He has been recognized as an innovator in tertiary education for developing blended learning approaches that effectively engage contemporary student cohorts. His teaching philosophy integrates practical industry experience gained during his time at Cardno with academic rigor, creating a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for real-world transport engineering challenges.