Dr Pratheep Annamalai
| Name | Dr Pratheep Annamalai |
|---|---|
| Email Address | pratheep.annamalai@unisq.edu.au |
| Job Title | Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Circular Polymer Products) |
| Qualifications | BSc University of Madras, MSc University of Madras, PhD Pune |
| Department | Centre for Future Materials (Research) |
| Affiliations | School of Agriculture and Environmental Science |
| ORCID | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7284-0813 |
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Biography
Dr PK Annamalai is a polymer and nanomaterials scientist working as research fellow leading the collaborative research projects on ‘circular polymer products’. Currently his research focuses on ‘polymer recycling, renewable polymers and sustainable food processing’. Prior to joining USQ, he has background in chemistry and extensive research background on both fundamental and translational research on polymers and nanomaterials engineering.
Employment
| Position | Organisation | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIMPLE Hub Research Fellow | Centre for Future Materials | 2023 |
Expertise
Polymer Recycling, Nanomaterials, Sustainable Polymers, Biomass Valorization, Food Processing
Teaching
BIO3811 Food Product Development
BIO3821 Food Quality Assurance
Fields of Research
- 300604. Food packaging, preservation and processing
- 300606. Food sustainability
- 300607. Food technology
- 340302. Macromolecular materials
- 340305. Physical properties of materials
- 340399. Macromolecular and materials chemistry not elsewhere classified
- 401602. Composite and hybrid materials
- 401605. Functional materials
- 401609. Polymers and plastics
BSc
University of Madras
1999
MSc
University of Madras
2001
PhD
Pune
2009
Supervision Interests
Renewable nanomaterials, food nanomaterials, circular polymers, building materials
Current Supervisions
| Research Title | Supervisor Type | Level of Study | Commenced |
|---|---|---|---|
| A systematic investigation on the valorisation of carbon from non-wood biomass sources for energy storage materials | Associate Supervisor | Doctoral | 2019 |
| Structural and functional properties of plant-based cream emulsions | Associate Supervisor | Doctoral | 2021 |
| Sustainable processing of plant-based meat analogues | Associate Supervisor | Doctoral | 2021 |