Overview
Background
I am the Group Leader of Bio-inspired Materials Research at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland. My research focuses on transforming agricultural waste into innovative solutions for tackling plastic and food waste issues. My mission extends beyond research and into commercialisation. I am dedicated to fostering partnerships across industry, academia, community and government, utilising waste as a valuable resource for advancements in the environment, food and health sectors. My approach is clear: turning challenges into opportunities for a sustainable future.
I am a strong advocate for cultural diversity and equity, and support staff and students to grow as more effective leaders and create social good.
In recognition of my contribution to the field of nanomaterials engineering and research excellence, I have received several awards including one of the winners of AgriFutures Australia and growAG.Catalyst Program(2024), one of the Queelsnand Tall Poppy Award winners(2024), The Eight Australian Women Who Are Shaking up the World Of Science (Marie Claire, 2020), one of Australia’s Top 5 Scientists (ABC/UNSW, 2018), Queensland Women in STEM Prize- judges choice award (2017), Women in Technology Life Sciences and/or Infotech Rising Star Award (2016), AIBN Research Excellence Award (2016), a Class of 2014 Future Leader award and Best poster prize at the Australian Nanotechnology Network ECR Entrepreneurship workshop(2015).
Availability
- Dr Nasim Amiralian is:
- Available for supervision
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2026
Book Chapter
Electrospun nanofibres derived from biodegradable polymers and nanomaterials
Athukoralalage, Sandya S.A., Gemmell, Anna C., Shaik, Fazil and Amiralian, Nasim (2026). Electrospun nanofibres derived from biodegradable polymers and nanomaterials. Electrospun Nanofibers. (pp. 469-493) Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-443-21519-3.00007-8
2025
Journal Article
Interconnected mesoporous gold thin films with “near-zero” diffusion resistance for high-efficiency catalysis
Nugraha, Asep Sugih, Asakura, Yusuke, Amiralian, Nasim, Yokoshima, Tokihiko and Yamauchi, Yusuke (2025). Interconnected mesoporous gold thin films with “near-zero” diffusion resistance for high-efficiency catalysis. Chemical Engineering Journal, 525 170145, 170145. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2025.170145
2025
Conference Publication
Innovating Sustainable Materials for a Greener Future
Amiralian, Nasim and Athukoralalage, Sandya S. A. (2025). Innovating Sustainable Materials for a Greener Future. Sustainable Materials and Polymer Chemistry Symposium at PacificChem2025, Honolulu, HI United States, December 2025.
2025
Journal Article
Sonochemical functionalization of glass
Li, Tiexin, Datson, Zane, Hena, Sufia, Chang, Steven, Werry, Shane, Zhao, Leqi, Amiralian, Nasim, Bhatelia, Tejas, Lopez-Ruiz, Francisco J., MacGregor, Melanie, Iyer, K. Swaminathan, Ciampi, Simone, Shiddiky, Muhammad J. A. and Darwish, Nadim (2025). Sonochemical functionalization of glass. Advanced Functional Materials, 35 (28) 2420485, 1-10. doi: 10.1002/adfm.202420485
2025
Journal Article
Cellulose nanocrystal-CTAB stabilised CO2 foams at elevated pressures
Salehi, Ali, Amani, Pouria, Bartlett, Florence, Amiralian, Nasim, Pearce, Julie, Rudolph, Victor and Firouzi, Mahshid (2025). Cellulose nanocrystal-CTAB stabilised CO2 foams at elevated pressures. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. doi: 10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.005
2025
Journal Article
Dual-functional antimicrobial and low-fouling cellulose coatings
Athukoralalage, Sandya S. A., Datson, Zane, Darwish, Nadim, Zhu, Yanshan, Chung, Ka H. K., Chew, Keng, Rowan, Alan E. and Amiralian, Nasim (2025). Dual-functional antimicrobial and low-fouling cellulose coatings. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 17 (10), 16027-16039. doi: 10.1021/acsami.4c21252
2025
Journal Article
Synthesis of Carbon Nanocomposites Consisting of Nanocellulose-Derived Carbon Fibers and Reduced Graphene Oxide for High-Performance Captive Deionization
Alowasheeir, Azhar, Hoque, Md. Ikram Ul, Xu, Xingtao, Donne, Scott, Bando, Yoshio, Alshehri, Saad M., Ahamad, Tansir, Hossain, Md. Shahriar A., Yamauchi, Yusuke, Amiralian, Nasim, Jiang, Dong and Asakura, Yusuke (2025). Synthesis of Carbon Nanocomposites Consisting of Nanocellulose-Derived Carbon Fibers and Reduced Graphene Oxide for High-Performance Captive Deionization. Nanoscale Horizons. doi: 10.1039/d5nh00306g
2025
Conference Publication
Nanocellulose: a sustainable solution in health and agriculture industries
Amiralian, Nasim, Athukoralalage, Sandya and Rajah, Divya (2025). Nanocellulose: a sustainable solution in health and agriculture industries. International Conference on Nanotechnology and Smart Materials (SmartNano), Bali, Indonesia, 15-17 July 2024.
2025
Journal Article
Dual-functional surface coatings integrating antimicrobial and antibiofouling mechanisms: from material design to application landscapes
Amiralian, Nasim and Athukoralalage, Sandya (2025). Dual-functional surface coatings integrating antimicrobial and antibiofouling mechanisms: from material design to application landscapes. Materials Horizons. doi: 10.1039/d5mh01132a
2025
Conference Publication
Nanocellulose template for the guided formation of nanoparticles
Amiralian, Nasim (2025). Nanocellulose template for the guided formation of nanoparticles. Strategies for the Preparation, Characterization, and End-of-Life Management of Supramolecular Polymer Assemblies symposium at Pacifichem 2025, Honolulu, HI United States, December 2025.
2025
Journal Article
Fostering rehydration and facilitating bioactive release through cellulose-assisted leaf surface treatment
Jiang, Shangxu, Li, Peng, Li, Li, Amiralian, Nasim, Rajah, Divya and Xu, Zhi Ping (2025). Fostering rehydration and facilitating bioactive release through cellulose-assisted leaf surface treatment. Carbohydrate Polymers, 347 122732. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122732
2025
Conference Publication
Valorising Agricultural Waste for Sustainable Material Development
Amiralian, Nasim, Athukoralalage, Sandya and Rajah, Divya (2025). Valorising Agricultural Waste for Sustainable Material Development. Commonwealth Chemistry Congress, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 11-14 May 2025.
2024
Journal Article
Nanoarchitectured MOF-derived porous carbons: Road to future carbon materials
Kim, Minjun, Leong, Kwang Keat, Amiralian, Nasim, Bando, Yoshio, Ahamad, Tansir, Alshehri, Saad M. and Yamauchi, Yusuke (2024). Nanoarchitectured MOF-derived porous carbons: Road to future carbon materials. Applied Physics Reviews, 11 (4) 041317, 1-32. doi: 10.1063/5.0213150
2024
Journal Article
MXene-carbon fiber composite as anode protector for Zn-Ion batteries for dendrite suppression
de Alwis, Kudachchige Asanga G., Hettige Dharmasiri, Chathushka D., Guruge, Dasun P. W., Chen, Zhenhuan, Toksumakov, Adilet N., Kvashnin, Dmitry G., Zhang, Chao, Fernando, Joseph F. S., Amiralian, Nasim, Firestein, Konstantin L. and Golberg, Dmitri V. (2024). MXene-carbon fiber composite as anode protector for Zn-Ion batteries for dendrite suppression. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 7 (20), 9566-9576. doi: 10.1021/acsaem.4c02385
2024
Journal Article
Nanostructuring niobium oxides using polymer-grafted cellulose nanocrystals and nanofibers as sacrificial scaffolds
Cheng, Yen Theng, Athukoralalage, Sandya, Amiralian, Nasim, Ling, Chris D. and Müllner, Markus (2024). Nanostructuring niobium oxides using polymer-grafted cellulose nanocrystals and nanofibers as sacrificial scaffolds. RSC Applied Polymers, 3 (1), 146-155. doi: 10.1039/d4lp00185k
2024
Journal Article
The potential of sugarcane waste-derived cellulose fibres as haemostatic agents
Malone, Siobhan, Yegappan, Ramanathan, Kijas, Amanda, Gemmell, Anna, Rowan, Alan, Rajah, Divya, Kim, Minjun, Lauko, Jan and Amiralian, Nasim (2024). The potential of sugarcane waste-derived cellulose fibres as haemostatic agents. Polymers, 16 (12) 1654, 1654. doi: 10.3390/polym16121654
2024
Journal Article
Achieving ultra-tear resistant high-performance natural rubber nanocomposite via bio-inspired lignocellulosic compatibilization
Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Amiralian, Nasim, Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2024). Achieving ultra-tear resistant high-performance natural rubber nanocomposite via bio-inspired lignocellulosic compatibilization. Industrial Crops and Products, 207 117729, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117729
2023
Journal Article
Eco-efficient pickering foams: leveraging sugarcane waste-derived cellulose nanofibres
Amani, Pouria, Amiralian, Nasim, Athukoralalage, Sandya S. A. and Firouzi, Mahshid (2023). Eco-efficient pickering foams: leveraging sugarcane waste-derived cellulose nanofibres. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 11 (44), 24379-24389. doi: 10.1039/d3ta04917e
2023
Journal Article
Effectively enhancing topical delivery of agrochemicals onto plant leaves with nanocelluloses
Jiang, Shangxu, Li, Peng, Li, Li, Amiralian, Nasim, Rajah, Divya and Xu, Zhi Ping (2023). Effectively enhancing topical delivery of agrochemicals onto plant leaves with nanocelluloses. Green Chemistry, 25 (20), 8253-8265. doi: 10.1039/d3gc02995f
2023
Journal Article
N and S co-doped nanosheet-like porous carbon derived from sorghum biomass: mechanical nanoarchitecturing for upgraded potassium ion batteries
Kim, Minjun, Ma, Liang, Li, Zhibin, Mai, Wenjie, Amiralian, Nasim, Rowan, Alan E., Yamauchi, Yusuke, Qin, Aimiao, Afzal, Rana Arslan, Martin, Darren, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Li, Jinliang (2023). N and S co-doped nanosheet-like porous carbon derived from sorghum biomass: mechanical nanoarchitecturing for upgraded potassium ion batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 11 (31), 16626-16635. doi: 10.1039/d3ta03215a
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Available projects
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Intelligent medical textiles
This research project advances our sustainable medical textiles stream to develop intelligent textiles that contain bioactive nanofiber and stimuli-responsive nanomaterials to detect viruses and bacteria and disinfect them. The visionary approach of this concept is based on the possibility of developing a new generation of medical textiles with synergistically combined chemically driven and light-assisted self-disinfection properties. The key in this research direction is the development of low-cost surface functionalities and textile design to enable sustainable industrial development.
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Biodegradable medical textile
Single-use plastic causes severe health and environmental impacts. It accounts for 25% of all waste generated by hospitals, which ends up in landfill and breaks down into tiny particles (microplastics) that cause severe health issues. Fossil fuel combustion to produce plastics is also a major contributor to air pollution-related deaths. This research aims to harness nature-derived materials to develop sustainable protective nonwoven fabrics for medical clothing such as PPE (face masks and medical gowns), filters (air and water), and wipes. Expected outcomes will transform the way we manufacture, use, and dispose of these materials.
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Smart and active packaging
The higher demand for healthy, safe and fresh products promotes the search for the development of active packaging systems to extend the food shelf life and monitor the quality of packed food. In active packaging, absorber or emitters are added to the packaging, which interacts with the inner environment of the package to enhance the shelf life of the food. This research project is built on the advancement of our biodegradable packaging materials research stream with a specific focus on food packaging. We will also investigate the effect of essential oils extracted from spinifex and other bush plants as active reagents in the development of active packaging.
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Sustainable biosensors
Conductive hydrogel is a 3D structural gel with high water content and electrically conductive materials e.g. metallic nanoparticles. This research aims to develop a reliable approach for making a new generation of conductive hydrogels that can serve as building blocks for bioelectronic devices in personalised healthcare and other bioengineering areas, including electronic skins, body matched antennas, and biosensors. This research focuses on the development of a system that demonstrates synergistic outstanding mechanical performance and electrical conductivity, which is currently a significant challenge in the field. Thus, this work is expected to create new paradigms for hydrogel materials fabrication with infinite applications.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Nanoarchitectured anti-corrosion coatings for zinc-plated steel
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yusuke Yamauchi, Dr Valentino Kaneti
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Dual-Functional Cellulose Nanomaterials for Antimicrobial and Low-Fouling Surfaces
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alan Rowan, Dr Keng Chew
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Sustainable antimicrobial coating materials for potential face mask application
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Blaskovich, Professor Alan Rowan
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Nanocellulose-based conductive polymer brush materials
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alan Rowan, Dr Katrin Kockler
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Nanoarchitecturing of Bimetallic Metal-Organic Frameworks and their Derived Materials for Sensing Applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yusuke Yamauchi, Associate Professor MD Shahriar Hossain, Dr Valentino Kaneti
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Sorption of Per- and Poly- Fluorinated Alkyl Substances from Different Wastewater Streams
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen, Dr Bernardino Virdis, Associate Professor Ilje Pikaar
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Cellulose Nanofibre and Nanopaper: Structure-property-processing Relationship and Green Surface Modification
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisbeth Grondahl, Professor Darren Martin
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Reinforcement of Natural Rubber Nanocomposites using Lignocellulosic Biomass
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Pratheep Kumar Annamalai, Professor Darren Martin
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Nasim Amiralian directly for media enquiries about:
- Antimicrobial
- Biocomposites
- Biomaterials
- Circular economey
- Face mask
- Fibres
- Medical Textile
- Nanocellulose
- Packaging
- Plastic pollution
- Polymers
- Renewables
- Spinifex
- Valorising agricultural waste
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