Polymer & Surface Chemistry

Polymer and Surface Chemistry

A/Prof Gary R. Dennis (School of Science and Health, Head of Group) 

PhD Candidates

• Kristina Eriksson-Scott  

PhD Co Supervisor

• Scott Willis
• Michelle Camenzuli
• David Shock
• Andrew Norris
• David Fania
• Danijela Kokic
• Andrea Sosa Pintos
• 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;

• Silane passivation of metals for control of corrosion
• Brownian ratchets for separation of molecules
• Synthesis and characterization of new chromatographic surfaces
• Polymer chromatography
• Polymers for stabilization of tear films
• Mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites
• UV and EB cured polymer coatings
• Surface properties of polymer Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett films
• Effect of molecular shape on polymer diffusion
• Analysis of endocrine disruptors in waste waters
• Surface chemistry of red mud after high power ultrasound
• Use of high power ultrasound for remediation of dioxans
• The effects of rainwater detention on water quality in the Hawkesbury catchment
• 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:

• PhD scholarship (APA, 2009-2012)
• University medal (2008)
• Honours scholarship (2008)
• Dean’s Medal (2007)

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