Research themes

Five overarching themes make up the core of the research within the Smart Materials group. These themes are interdisciplinary in nature and our academics excel in bringing together different expertise to solve problems.

Synthesis

Creation of novel materials with direct use in a wide range of applications.

Analysis and Diagnostics

Exploration of material properties; and development of novel analytical based methodologies for a wide range of applications.

Environment

Materials development and analysis in the fields of waste upcycling, biodegradation, and pollutant monitoring.

Biological Materials and Therapeutics

Application of nanotechnology and materials chemistry for the development of novel therapeutics.

Nanoscale Energy and Surface Engineering

Advanced Functional Materials for catalysis and energy applications.