Polymer & Surface Chemistry
Polymer and Surface Chemistry
A/Prof Gary R. Dennis (School of Science and Health, Head of Group)
PhD Candidates
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Kristina Eriksson-Scott
PhD Co Supervisor
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Scott Willis
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Michelle Camenzuli
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David Shock
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Andrew Norris
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David Fania
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Danijela Kokic
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Andrea Sosa Pintos
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Marlene van der Sterren
Dennis Group
Keywords: polymer, chromatography, diffusion, chemical analysis, surface chemistry
Collaborators (internal): A/Prof. A. Shalliker (SSH), Prof. W.S. Price (SSH), A/Prof. C. Leo (SEng), Dr A. Rahman (SEng), Prof. S. Burgin (SSH)
Research: My interests are polymer chemistry, surface chemistry and chromatography and I/we are currently working on projects in the following areas;
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Silane passivation of metals for control of corrosion
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Brownian ratchets for separation of molecules
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Synthesis and characterization of new chromatographic surfaces
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Polymer chromatography
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Polymers for stabilization of tear films
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Mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites
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UV and EB cured polymer coatings
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Surface properties of polymer Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett films
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Effect of molecular shape on polymer diffusion
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Analysis of endocrine disruptors in waste waters
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Surface chemistry of red mud after high power ultrasound
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Use of high power ultrasound for remediation of dioxans
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The effects of rainwater detention on water quality in the Hawkesbury catchment
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Production and optimisation of Bioconcrete
PhD Candidates
Kristina Eriksson-Scott
BSc ( Nanotechnology ), BSc (Honours, Class 1), PhD Candidate since 2009.
“Alkoxysilanes in aqueous systems for use in corrosion protection".
Research Interests: My interest involves the stability of Alkoxysilanes in water- this involves the kinetic and thermodynamic reactions. I am also interested in film formation of alkoysilanes on various substrates.
Awards & Scholarships:
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PhD scholarship (APA, 2009-2012)
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University medal (2008)
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Honours scholarship (2008)
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Dean’s Medal (2007)
