Nano-Molecular++

Nano-Molecular ++

The University of Western Sydney (UWS) is undertaking research at the nano- and molecular scale across a spectrum of science, technology and medicine.  As well as undertaking fundamental investigation, UWS researchers are developing innovative applications and applying sophisticated characterisation techniques. 

Hence UWS has called one of its major research themes “Nano-molecular++”, to signify the nature and breadth of this research.

The range of techniques and applications in the Nano-Molecular++ theme demonstrates UWS’s strong interdisciplinarity, with researchers working at the interface of chemistry, biology, physics, biotechnology, biomedicine, health sciences and animal science. 

The research themes in the College of Health and Science are based on the University’s successful strategy of selectivity and concentration.

Diverse aspects
The Nano++ research theme at UWS is built on five strands: development of materials, geochemistry, natural molecules, medicinal applications as well as the platform techniques of characterisation.

Facilities
UWS has made multimillion-dollar investments in facilities to support Nano-Molecular ++ research, especially to support characterisation-based investigations at the molecular level.

UWS is also a member of several networks that enable researchers from multiple institutions to more easily access each other’s facilities.

Partnerships
Strong links with researchers and institutions across Australia and around the world sustain highly collaborative research. 

UWS encourages manufacturers and other businesses, government agencies and industry bodies to see its researchers as a valuable resource. Commissioned research can provide information on questions as diverse as the synthesis and characteristics of new, advanced materials, the movement of molecules in cells and genomic characteristics in food ingredients.

Education and training
Research students who are interested in Nano-Molecular++ areas are attracted to UWS from around Australia and internationally by its research leaders and major new facilities. The University looks to research students to make vital contributions to knowledge, and supports them through high quality supervision, often involving associate supervisors from industry. 

Research students have the opportunity to conduct research in a variety of settings and benefit from the University’s strong links with local businesses.

UWS offers a BSc (Medical Nanotechnology) while students in other undergraduate and postgraduate degrees can build skills in nanoscience and nanotechnology related to physics, chemistry, biology, materials science or engineering.