Overview
Background
I am the Group Leader of Bio-inspired Materials Research at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland. Our research focuses on transforming agricultural waste into innovative solutions for tackling plastic and food waste issues. Our mission extends beyond research and into commercialisation. We are dedicated to fostering partnerships across industry, academia, and government, utilising waste as a valuable resource for advancements in the environment, food and health sectors. Our 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
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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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, 122732. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122732
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
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. doi: 10.1039/d4lp00185k
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
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), 1-13. 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
2023
Journal Article
Engineering nano-cellulose bio-composites to improve protein delivery for oral vaccination
Cao, Pei, Amiralian, Nasim, Wang, Jingjing, Sun, Bing, Popat, Amirali, Xie, Fengwei, Xu, Zhi Ping, Li, Yan and Li, Li (2023). Engineering nano-cellulose bio-composites to improve protein delivery for oral vaccination. Biomaterials Advances, 149 213400, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213400
2023
Journal Article
Mesostructured silica nanoparticles with organic corrosion inhibitors to enhance the longevity of anticorrosion effect
Kim, Minjun, Bhanja, Piyali, Amiralian, Nasim, Urata, Chihiro, Hozumi, Atsushi, Hossain, Md. Shahriar A., Alshehri, Saad M., Bando, Yoshio, Ahamad, Tansir and Yamauchi, Yusuke (2023). Mesostructured silica nanoparticles with organic corrosion inhibitors to enhance the longevity of anticorrosion effect. Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan, 96 (4), 394-397. doi: 10.1246/bcsj.20230004
2023
Journal Article
Alteration of the cellulose nanocrystal surface chemistry for guided formation of polymer brushes
Geurds, Lauren, Kępa, Katarzyna, Lauko, Jan, Rowan, Alan E. and Amiralian, Nasim (2023). Alteration of the cellulose nanocrystal surface chemistry for guided formation of polymer brushes. Polymer Chemistry, 14 (18), 2164-2173. doi: 10.1039/d3py00043e
2023
Journal Article
Recent advances and future perspectives in engineering biodegradable face masks
Athukoralalage, Sandya S. A., Bell, Craig A., Gemmell, Anna C., Rowan, Alan E. and Amiralian, Nasim (2023). Recent advances and future perspectives in engineering biodegradable face masks. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 11 (4), 1575-1592. doi: 10.1039/d2ta08019b
2023
Conference Publication
Application of nanocellulose in health and agriculture industries
Amiralian, Nasim (2023). Application of nanocellulose in health and agriculture industries. Queenstown Research Week, Queenstown, New Zealand, 29-30 August 2023.
2023
Journal Article
Correction: Co, Fe and N co-doped 1D assembly of hollow carbon nanoboxes for high-performance supercapacitors
Kim, Minjun, Wang, Chaohai, Earnshaw, Jacob, Park, Teahoon, Amiralian, Nasim, Ashok, Aditya, Na, Jongbeom, Han, Minsu, Rowan, Alan E., Li, Jiansheng, Yi, Jin Woo and Yamauchi, Yusuke (2023). Correction: Co, Fe and N co-doped 1D assembly of hollow carbon nanoboxes for high-performance supercapacitors. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 11 (3), 1511-1511. doi: 10.1039/d2ta90276a
2023
Conference Publication
Carbon Nanocellulose applications in the nanocomposite industry
Amiralian, Nasim, Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Jiang, Edward and Martin, Darren (2023). Carbon Nanocellulose applications in the nanocomposite industry. Fibre Futures 2023, Geelong, VIC Australia, 8-10 May 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Unlocking the potential of agricultural waste
Amiralian, Nasim (2023). Unlocking the potential of agricultural waste. International Symposium on Green Technology for Value Chains 2023, Bandung, Indonesia, 14-15 November 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Alteration of the cellulose nanocrystal surface chemistry for guided formation of polymer brushes
Amiralian, Nasim and Geurds, Lauren (2023). Alteration of the cellulose nanocrystal surface chemistry for guided formation of polymer brushes. 1st Australian Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering (GASC), Cairns, QLD, Australia, 2-5 July 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Enhancing the longevity of anticorrosion effect through the application of nano-architectured coating
Kim, Minjun, Yamauchi, Yusuke and Amiralian, Nasim (2023). Enhancing the longevity of anticorrosion effect through the application of nano-architectured coating. Materials Innovations in Surface Engineering (MISS2023), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29-31 October 2023.
2022
Journal Article
Magnetic hydrogel composite for wastewater treatment
Salahuddin, Bidita, Aziz, Shazed, Gao, Shuai, Hossain, Md. Shahriar A., Billah, Motasim, Zhu, Zhonghua and Amiralian, Nasim (2022). Magnetic hydrogel composite for wastewater treatment. Polymers, 14 (23) 5074, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/polym14235074
2022
Other Outputs
Plastic from plant waste
Amiralian, Nasim (2022, 10 22). Plastic from plant waste COSMOS Weekly
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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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 the virus 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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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.
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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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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
Biodegradable medical textiles
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alan Rowan, Dr Keng Chew
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Doctor Philosophy
Sustainable Antimicrobial Coating Materials for Potential Face Mask Applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Blaskovich, Professor Alan Rowan
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Doctor Philosophy
Nanoarchitectured anti-corrosion coatings for zinc-plated steel
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yusuke Yamauchi, Dr Valentino Kaneti
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Doctor Philosophy
Advanced Mesoporous Metallic Materials for Photo-Electrochemical Applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yusuke Yamauchi, Associate Professor MD Shahriar Hossain, Dr Valentino Kaneti
Completed supervision
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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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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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