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Research: 2007 Seminar Series

Date

Speaker

Topic

18 Jan 07
Old Geology
Theatre 1
Ms Chau, Thanh Tam
PhD Research
Completion Seminar
Abstract [pdf]
AFM study at deformable interfaces
05 Feb 07
Old Geology
Theatre 2
Professor Axel HE Müller
Makromolekulare Chemie II and Bayreuther Zentrum für Kolloide und Grenzflächen, Universität Bayreuth,
D-95440 Bayreuth, Germany

Abstract [pdf]
Stimuli-Responsive Micelles of Amphiphilic and Bis-hydrophilic Block and Graft Copolymers

Monday
12 Feb 07

Dr Wuge Briscoe
WPSRC Overseas Postdoctoral Fellow, Life Science Interface Physical & Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, and Guy Newton Junior Research Fellow Oxford University
Abstract [pdf]
Soft matter at interface: Towards understanding some fundamental aspects of biolubrication
Thursday
22 Feb 07
A2 Old Eng
Prof Dongyuan Zhao
Dept of Chemistry,
Fudan University,
Shanghai 200433, P.R. China and Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University
Abstract [pdf]
Synthesis and structures of highly ordered mesoporous polymers and carbon molecular sieves
Monday
12 noon
19 Feb 07

Douglas G Dalgleish
ODC Chair in Dairy Science,
Dept of Food Science
University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1C 2W1
Abstract [pdf]
The use of diffusing wave spectroscopy (DWS) to study the aggrgation of particles in skim milk
Wednesday
7 Mar 07
12 noon
Prof Suzanne Jarvis
Centre for Research on
Adaptive Nanostructures and
Nanodevices, Trinity College
Dublin, Ireland
Abstract [pdf]
Using Nano-Mechanics to explore Biological Function
Thursday
8 Mar 07
12 noon
ICT Th 3
David Verrelli
Solids Group
PhD Completion Seminar
Abstract [pdf]
Drinking water treatment sludge dewaterability
Thursday
15 Mar 07
12.00 noon
Cuming Th
Chemistry
Prof Dr Michael Grunze
Applied Physical Chemistry
University of Heidelberg Germany
Abstract (PDF)

'Biological' surface science

Thursday
22 Mar 07
11.00 am
Old Eng A1
Dr Paul Grassia
School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science,
University of Manchester
United Kindgom
Abstract [pdf]
Foams and Multiphase Fluids
Thursday
05 April 07
11.00am
A1 Old Eng
Dr Sally McArthur
Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering, Department of Engineering Materials, University of Sheffield, UK
From contact lenses to proteomics: Can surfaces be used to influence performance?

Thursday
12 April 07
11.00am

Dr Gabi Bar-Nes
Dept of Physical Chemistry,
Beer-Sheva, and Faculty of Civil & Environmental Engineering,
Technion, Israel
Immobilization of low level waste containing strontium and cesium in cement based systems
Thursday
19 Apr 07
11.00 am
Briony Hart
PFPC
Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering
University of Melbourne
Abstract [pdf]
Improving the sustainability of mine tailings management
Thursday
26 April 07
11.00 am
Louise Keyte
Geopolymer Group
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
University of Melbourne
Abstract [pdf]
The role of waste glass in alkali activated inorganic polymer synthesis
Tuesday
01 May 07
11.00am
A1 Old Eng
Prof Alan Hutton
Dept of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Tewkesbury Lecture
Photoresponsive Surfactants: Mediation of interfacial and bulk solution properties using light
Thursday
10 May 07
11.00 am
Redmond Lloyd
Geopolymer Group
Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering
University of Melbourne
Abstract [pdf]
The durability of inorganic polymer cements
Tuesday
15 May 07
6.00pm
Dr John Beacham, CBE DSc FRS,
World President, Society of Chemical Industry
Joint Seminar with The Society of Chemical Industry, Australia Section
"Innovation - Turning ideas into Profit"
Wednesday
23 May 07
2.00 pm
James Hardie
Theatre
Dr Andrew Harris
University of Sydney, NSW
Abstract [pdf]
Research in Sustainable Technology
Monday
28 May 07
11.00 am
Dr Gabriel da Silva
Dept Chemistry & Environmental Science
New Jersey Institute of Technology USA
Abstract [pdf]
Quantum Chemical Modeling of Reaction Mechanisms in Combustion and Atmospheric Chemistry
Tuesday
29 May 07
2.00 pm
Dr Kathy Northcott
Research Fellow
Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering
University of Melbourne
Abstract [pdf]
The Future of Australia's Water: Innovative Technologies, Sustainable Solutions
Wednesday
30 May 07
12.00 noon
Dr John Provis
Geopolymer Group
Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering
University of Melbourne
Abstract [pdf]
Understanding and controlling geopolymer formation and structure
Wednesday
30 May 07
3.30 noon
Dr Dalton Harvie
Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering
University of Melbourne
Abstract [pdf]
Simulating the Dynamics of Immiscible Fluid Systems
Thursday
07 June 07
Prof Hsueh-Chia Chang,
Center for Microfluidics and
Medical Diagnostics,
University of Notre Dame, USA
A dielectrophoretic platform for nano-colloid manipulation and analysis on biochips
Thursday
28 June 07
11am
Julianna Franco
PhD Research
Completion Seminar
Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Abstract [pdf]
CO2 separation using a modified polypropylene gas absorption membrane
Thursday
5 July 2007
12 noon
Tewkesbury Seminar
Prof Richard J. Spontak

Departments of:
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering &
Materials Science & Engineering
North Carolina State University
Abstract [pdf]

New Opportunities for Block Copolymers: From Homologous Designer Molecules to Dynamic Multicomponent Systems

Thursday
12 July 2007
Dr Robert Cook
National Institute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, USA
Abstract [pdf]
Not your father's hardness test: Nanoindentation of brittle materials
Thursday
19 July 2007
C1 Civil Eng
4th Fl, 407

Campus map
Grid L:17
12 noon
Prof Richard J. Spontak
Departments of:
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering & Materials
Science & Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
Abstract [pdf]

3D TEM Imaging of nanostructured polymer systems

Thursday
2 Aug 2007
James Hardie Th
Architecture
Christina Cortez
PhD Research - NIMS Group
Completion Seminar
Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Abstract [pdf]

Biofunctionalization of multilayered particles for gargeted delivery
Thursday
2 Aug 2007
James Hardie Th
Architecture
Alexandra Angelatos
PhD Research - NIMS Group
Completion Seminar
Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Abstract [pdf]
Nanostructured Colloidal Systems
Thursday
23 Aug 2007
James Hardie Th
Architecture

Brandon W. Rowe
Dept of Chemical Eng and Texas Material Institute, The University of Texas, Austin, U.S.
Effects of Physical Aging and Experimental Conditions on the Properties of Thin Glassy Polymer Films
Thursday
06 Sept 2007
James Hardie Th
Architecture

Assoc Prof Rajagopalan Srinivasan
Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore
Abstract [pdf]
Systems Engineering of Chemical Supply Chains - Challenges and Opportunities
Thursday
11 Oct 2007
James Hardie Th
Architecture

James Wiltshire
Polymer Science Group
PhD Completion Seminar
Dept Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
University of Melbourne
Abstract [pdf]
Design and Synthesis of Super-Macromolecular Architectures with Selectively Degradable Functionality
Thursday
22 Nov 2007
James Hardie Th
Architecture

Heide Mielke
Complex Fluids Group
PhD Completion Seminar
Dept Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
University of Melbourne
Abstract [pdf]
Novel methods for the rheological characterisation of weak gels.
Thursday
6 Dec 2007
11 am
Chem & Biomol
Eng Theatre
Gwynneth Rice
PhD Completion Seminar
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering University of Melbourne
Abstract [pdf]
Membrane separation of calcium salts from ultrafiltration dairy permeates
Thursday
13 Dec 2007
12 noon
Chem & Biomol
Eng Theatre
Dr Alex Lubansky
Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre, Swansea University, UK
Developing a prosthetic lung: Traditional chemical engineering meets cutting edge biomedical devices
     
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