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Dr Mohammad Mirkhalaf
Senior lecturer, ARC DECRA fellow
Mohammad Mirkhalaf is a Senior Lecturer and ARC DECRA fellow at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He has obtained his PhD from McGill University, Master’s from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and Bachelor’s from Isfahan University of Technology (IUT). After finishing PhD in 2015, he joined the National Research Council...
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Dr Amal Senevirathne
Postdoctoral fellow
Amal Senevirathne is a seasoned mechanical engineer and researcher with a diverse background in academia and industry. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering before pursuing a Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Nanotechnology at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia. In...
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Dr Asha Mathew
Visiting fellow
Asha Mathew specializes in biomedical research, focusing on biomaterials. My expertise lies in bio-fabrication, drug delivery, and applying antibiotic coatings to polymeric scaffolds. Additionally, I develop antimicrobial nano-textured surfaces for 3D printed metallic and polymeric implants, catering to both medical and industrial needs. Following the completion of my Advance Queensland...
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Zizhen (Peter) Ding
PhD student
Zizhen (Peter) Ding graduated with a Bachelor’s degree (First class honours) in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Sydney and is now a PhD student in the School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering in 3D and 4D printing of ceramics. In his PhD program, Zizhen works to make tougher...
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Buddhika SK Sinhasana
PhD student
Buddhika is currently a PhD candidate affiliated with the school of Mechanical, Medical & Process Engineering at QUT. His research focus revolves in the development of methodologies for fabricating bactericidal polymeric nanostructured surfaces tailored in biomedical devices. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Moratuwa,...
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Preetha Ebenezer
PhD student
Preetha Ebenezer is a PhD student affiliated with the School of Mechanical, Medical & Process Engineering at QUT. Her research focuses on enhancing the antibacterial properties of biomaterial surfaces against Gram-positive bacteria using phytochemicals extracted from Australian native plants. She obtained a Master’s degree (Research) in Microbiology from Bharathiar University,...
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Reza Shakibanezhad
PhD student
Reza Shakibanezhad is a dedicated PhD student in Mechanical Engineering at the Queensland University of Technology, with a focus on metamaterials and scaffolds inspired by polymer and biological materials. His research centres on enhancing the mechanical properties of 3D scaffolds, optimizing metamaterial behaviour, and replicating bone mechanics. Leveraging 3D printing...
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Yasaman Derakhshi
Master Student
Since 2023, I have been pursuing a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree, focusing on self-shaping glasses, under the supervision of Dr. Mohammad Mirkhalaf Valashani and Professor Christopher Barner-Kowollik, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia. From February 2023 to May 2023, I undertook studies for a Master of Engineering Management...
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Ivan Stanislaus
Master Student
I graduated at QUT with a Bachelors of Engineering, majoring in Medical Engineering. During my studies, I worked with Herston Biofabrication Institute in quality assurance research in 3D printing. Currently, I am working on my MPhil, where I am experimentally exploring shape morphing systems and metamaterials.
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Mahalakshmi Pandian
Research Assistant
Mahalakshmi Pandian recently completed her MPhil from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and currently works as a Research Assistant under Mohammad Mirkhalaf Valashani. With over 5 years of experience, she specializes in designing biomaterials for infectious disease and tissue engineering. Her MPhil research involved material characterization and antibacterial efficacy of...
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Cooper Orrock
Honours student
I’m Cooper and I am in my final year, studying a double degree of Personal Financial Planning and Mechanical Engineering. I have been completely obsessed with 3D printing since I built my first 3D printer at the age of 16. 3D printing has allowed me to explore and prototype my...