Professor Alan Rowan
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Alan Rowan

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of Liverpool
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Liverpool

Search Professor Alan Rowan’s works on UQ eSpace

382 works between 1988 and 2025
All (382) Journal Article (311) Book Chapter (12) Conference Publication (58) Other Outputs (1)

221 - 240 of 382 works

2008

Journal Article

Tuning the properties of PS-PIAT block copolymers and their assembly into polymersomes

de Hoog, Hans-Peter M., Vriezema, Dennis M., Nallani, Madhavan, Kuiper, Suzanne, Cornelissen, Jeroen J. L. M., Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2008). Tuning the properties of PS-PIAT block copolymers and their assembly into polymersomes. Soft Matter, 4 (5), 1003-1010. doi: 10.1039/b716044e

Tuning the properties of PS-PIAT block copolymers and their assembly into polymersomes

2008

Journal Article

Supramolecular porphyrin polymers in solution and at the solid-liquid interface

van Hameren, Richard, van Buul, Arend M., Castriciano, Maria A., Villari, Valentina, Micali, Norberto, Schon, Peter, Speller, Sylvia, Scolaro, Luigi Monsu, Rowan, Alan E., Elemans, Johannes A. A. W. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2008). Supramolecular porphyrin polymers in solution and at the solid-liquid interface. Nano Letters, 8 (1), 253-259. doi: 10.1021/nl072563f

Supramolecular porphyrin polymers in solution and at the solid-liquid interface

2007

Journal Article

From (bio)molecules to biohybrid materials with the click chemistry approach

Dirks, A. J., Cornelissen, Jeroen J. L. M., van Delft, Floris L., van Hest, Jan C. M., Nolte, Roeland J. M., Rowan, Alan E. and Rutjes, Floris P. J. T. (2007). From (bio)molecules to biohybrid materials with the click chemistry approach. Qsar & Combinatorial Science, 26 (11-12), 1200-1210. doi: 10.1002/qsar.200740085

From (bio)molecules to biohybrid materials with the click chemistry approach

2007

Journal Article

Positional assembly of enzymes in polymersome nanoreactors for cascade reactions

Vriezema, Dennis M., Garcia, Paula M. L., Oltra, Nfflria Sancho, Hatzakis, Nikos S., Kuiper, Suzanne M., Nolte, Roeland J. M., Rowan, Alan E. and van Hest, Jan C. M. (2007). Positional assembly of enzymes in polymersome nanoreactors for cascade reactions. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 46 (39), 7378-7382. doi: 10.1002/anie.200701125

Positional assembly of enzymes in polymersome nanoreactors for cascade reactions

2007

Journal Article

A virus-based single-enzyme nanoreactor

Comellas-Aragones, Marta, Engelkamp, Hans, Claessen, Victor I., Sommerdijk, Nico A. J. M., Rowan, Alan E., Christianen, Peter C. M., Maan, Jan C., Verduin, Benedictus J. M., Cornelissen, Jeroen J. L. M. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2007). A virus-based single-enzyme nanoreactor. Nature Nanotechnology, 2 (10), 635-639. doi: 10.1038/nnano.2007.299

A virus-based single-enzyme nanoreactor

2007

Journal Article

Supramolecule command surface for liquid crystal alignment

Hoogboom, Johan, Elemans, Johannes A. A. W., Rasing, Theo, Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2007). Supramolecule command surface for liquid crystal alignment. Polymer International, 56 (10), 1186-1191. doi: 10.1002/pi.2261

Supramolecule command surface for liquid crystal alignment

2007

Journal Article

Giant porphyrin disks: control of their self-assembly at liquid-solid interfaces through metal-ligand interactions

Lensen, Marga C., Elemans, Johannes A. A. W., van Dingenen, Sandra J. T., Gerritsen, Jan W., Speller, Sylvia, Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2007). Giant porphyrin disks: control of their self-assembly at liquid-solid interfaces through metal-ligand interactions. Chemistry - A European Journal, 13 (28), 7948-7956. doi: 10.1002/chem.200700131

Giant porphyrin disks: control of their self-assembly at liquid-solid interfaces through metal-ligand interactions

2007

Journal Article

X-ray spectroscopic and diffraction study of the structure of the active species in the NiII-catalyzed polymerization of isocyanides

Metselaar, Gerald A., Schwartz, Erik, de Gelder, Rene, Feiters, Martin C., Nikitenko, Serge, Smolentsev, Grigory, Yalovega, Galina E., Soldatov, Alexander V., Cornelissen, Jeroen J. L. M., Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2007). X-ray spectroscopic and diffraction study of the structure of the active species in the NiII-catalyzed polymerization of isocyanides. Chemphyschem, 8 (12), 1850-1856. doi: 10.1002/cphc.200700251

X-ray spectroscopic and diffraction study of the structure of the active species in the NiII-catalyzed polymerization of isocyanides

2007

Conference Publication

ORGN 36-Hierarchical self-assembly of porphyrin trimers at the solid-liquid interface

van Hameren, Richard, Schon, Peter, van Buul, Arend M., Hoogboom, Johan, Rowan, Alan E., Elemans, Johannes A. A. W. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2007). ORGN 36-Hierarchical self-assembly of porphyrin trimers at the solid-liquid interface. WASHINGTON: AMER CHEMICAL SOC.

ORGN 36-Hierarchical self-assembly of porphyrin trimers at the solid-liquid interface

2007

Conference Publication

Mechanistic aspects of the threading of polymers in processive rotaxane catalysts

Elemans, J. A. A. W., Coumans, R. G. E., Ramos, P. Hidalgo, Deutman, A. B. C., Rowan, A. E. and Nolte, R. J. M. (2007). Mechanistic aspects of the threading of polymers in processive rotaxane catalysts. AMER CHEMICAL SOC.

Mechanistic aspects of the threading of polymers in processive rotaxane catalysts

2007

Journal Article

The development of self-assembled liquid crystal display alignment layers

Hoogboom, Johan, Elemans, Johannes A. A. W., Rowan, Alan E., Rasing, Theo H. M. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2007). The development of self-assembled liquid crystal display alignment layers. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A- Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences, 365 (1855), 1553-1576. doi: 10.1098/rsta.2007.2031

The development of self-assembled liquid crystal display alignment layers

2007

Book Chapter

Polyisocyanides: Stiffened Foldamers

Otten, Matthijs B.J., Metselaar, Gerald A., Cornelissen, Jeroen J.L.M., Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J.M. (2007). Polyisocyanides: Stiffened Foldamers. Foldamers: Structure, Properties, and Applications. (pp. 367-402) Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA. doi: 10.1002/9783527611478.ch12

Polyisocyanides: Stiffened Foldamers

2007

Journal Article

Processive rotaxane systems. Studies on the mechanism and control of the threading process

Ramos, Pilar Hidalgo, Coumans, Ruud G. E., Deutman, Alexander B. C., Smits, Jan M. M., de Gelder, Rene, Elemans, Johannes A. A. W., Nolte, Roeland J. M. and Rowan, Alan E. (2007). Processive rotaxane systems. Studies on the mechanism and control of the threading process. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 129 (17), 5699-5702. doi: 10.1021/ja068714i

Processive rotaxane systems. Studies on the mechanism and control of the threading process

2007

Journal Article

A virus-based biocatalyst

Carette, Noelle, Engelkamp, Hans, Akpa, Eric, Pierre, Sebastien J., Cameron, Neil R., Christianen, Peter C. M., Maan, Jan C., Thies, Jens C., Weberskirch, Ralf, Rowan, Alan E., Nolte, Roeland J. M., Michon, Thierry and Van Hest, Jan C. M. (2007). A virus-based biocatalyst. Nature Nanotechnology, 2 (4), 226-229. doi: 10.1038/nnano.2007.76

A virus-based biocatalyst

2007

Journal Article

Real-time single-molecule imaging of oxidation catalysis at a liquid-solid interface

Hulsken, Bas, Van Hameren, Richard, Gerritsen, Jan W., Khoury, Tony, Thordarson, Pall, Crossley, Maxwell J., Rowan, Alan E., Nolte, Roeland J. M., Elemans, Johannes A. A. W. and Speller, Sylvia (2007). Real-time single-molecule imaging of oxidation catalysis at a liquid-solid interface. Nature Nanotechnology, 2 (5), 285-289. doi: 10.1038/nnano.2007.106

Real-time single-molecule imaging of oxidation catalysis at a liquid-solid interface

2007

Journal Article

Lyotropic liquid-crystalline behavior of polyisocyanodipeptides

Metselaar, Gerald A., Wezenberg, Sander J., Cornelissen, Jeroen J. L. M., Nolte, Roeland . M. and Rowan, Alan E. (2007). Lyotropic liquid-crystalline behavior of polyisocyanodipeptides. Journal of Polymer Science Part A- Polymer Chemistry, 45 (6), 981-988. doi: 10.1002/pola.21891

Lyotropic liquid-crystalline behavior of polyisocyanodipeptides

2007

Journal Article

Manganese porphyrin hosts as epoxidation catalysts - activity and stability control by axial ligand effects

Elemans, Johannes A. A. W., Bijsterveld, Edward J. A., Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2007). Manganese porphyrin hosts as epoxidation catalysts - activity and stability control by axial ligand effects. European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2007 (5), 751-757. doi: 10.1002/ejoc.200600648

Manganese porphyrin hosts as epoxidation catalysts - activity and stability control by axial ligand effects

2007

Journal Article

Polyisocyanides derived from tripeptides of alanine

Metselaar, Gerald A., Adams, P. J. Hans M., Nolte, Roeland J. M., Cornelissen, Jeroen L. L. M. and Rowan, Alan E. (2007). Polyisocyanides derived from tripeptides of alanine. Chemistry - A European Journal, 13 (3), 950-960. doi: 10.1002/chem.200600928

Polyisocyanides derived from tripeptides of alanine

2007

Conference Publication

Click chemistry approach to graphitic structures

Hoogboom, Johan, Juricek, Michal, Lauko, Jan, Rehak, Juraj, Woltinge, Tim, van de Ruit, Kevin, Flipse, Kees F. J. and Rowan, Alan E. (2007). Click chemistry approach to graphitic structures. AMER CHEMICAL SOC.

Click chemistry approach to graphitic structures

2007

Journal Article

Synthesis, characterisation and chiroptical properties of 'click'able polyisocyanopeptides

Schwartz, Erik, Kitto, Heather J., de Gelder, Rene, Nolte, Roeland J. M., Rowan, Alan E. and Cornelissen, Jeroen J. L. M. (2007). Synthesis, characterisation and chiroptical properties of 'click'able polyisocyanopeptides. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 17 (19), 1876-1884. doi: 10.1039/b701922j

Synthesis, characterisation and chiroptical properties of 'click'able polyisocyanopeptides

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Discovering therapeutic vulnerabilities of circulating melanoma clusters
    United States Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - Melanoma Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2030
    ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2028
    Biosustainability Hub: Paving the way to net zero using biological strategies
    Woodside Energy Technologies Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Biobandage CUREator
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2028
    Metabolic and radiotheraperutic approaches in prostate cancer
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Venom driven wound healing
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Unveiling the modulators of scarless wound healing
    NHMRC IDEAS Grants
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Microenvironmental regulation of melanoma brain metastasis
    United States Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - Melanoma Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Expediting wound repair for burns and trauma patients with biomaterials conducive to issue driven repair.
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2025
    Upscale process development and production activities from the Pilot Project and Biofutures Project for the downstream processing of spinifex fibre into CNF to demonstration-scale
    Dugalunji Aboriginal Corporation
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2024
    Synthetic Biology for Synthesis of Novel Polymers Used in Energy Storage
    Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    JST-ERATO Yamauchi Materials Space Tectonics
    Japan Science and Technology Agency
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Development of Nanoarchitectural Porous Electrode Materials for High Performance Energy Storage Systems
    Korean Institute of Materials Science
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    An Integrated Materials Surface Analytical Facility
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Cellular mechanics in unusual systems
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Dissolution DNP Hyperpolariser
    UQ Research Facilities Infrastructure Grants
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Histology and Advanced Microscopy Research Facility upgrade
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2023
    Outside-In. Strain stiffening as a key to cell control
    ARC Australian Laureate Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Exosome and Bio/Nanoparticle Characterisation Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2023
    The National Biologics Facility - NCRIS 2013/2015/2016-17/2017-18/2018-19/2019-2023 (administered by Therapeutic Innovation Australia (TIA))
    Therapeutic Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Alan Rowan is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigation of Matrix Regulation of Wound Repair

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Katharine Irvine, Dr Amanda Kijas

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Cellular Mechanics in Unusual Systems

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nicholas Westra Van Holthe

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Characterisation of Cytoskeleton information transfer

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas

  • Doctor Philosophy

    THE ROLE OF EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX AND FOCAL ADHESION DYNAMICS IN STEM CELL COMMITMENT

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Mel White

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Modelling biological response to simulated microgravity

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Mel White

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Modelling biological response to simulated microgravity

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Mel White

  • Doctor Philosophy

    REGULATION OF STEM CELL FATE IN RGD-FUNCTIONALIZED BIOMIMETIC HYDROGEL

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Controlling hybrid systems

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Samantha Stehbens

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigation of the biophysical parameters modulating endothelial cell behaviour and function towards angiogenesis

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas, Dr Parinaz Ahangar

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Controlling hybrid systems

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Samantha Stehbens

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Cellular Mechanics in Unusual Systems

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nicholas Westra Van Holthe

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Stress stiffening biomaterials driving differentiation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Controlling hybrid systems

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Samantha Stehbens

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Expiditing wound healing

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sustainable antimicrobial coating materials for potential face mask application

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Mark Blaskovich, Dr Nasim Amiralian

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Biodegradable medical textiles

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Keng Chew, Dr Nasim Amiralian

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Relationship between microbiota, phytochemistry, and environment of Australian native plants and their importance in empowering First Nations communities

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Bronwyn Fredericks, Associate Professor Anthony Young, Dr Marlize Bekker

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Next generation bleeding control agents

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sustainable antimicrobial coating materials for potential face mask application

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Mark Blaskovich, Dr Nasim Amiralian

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Expiditing wound healing

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sustainable Antimicrobial Coating Materials for Potential Face Mask Applications

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Mark Blaskovich, Dr Nasim Amiralian

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Alan Rowan directly for media enquiries about:

  • Bio-mimickry
  • Cellular behaviour
  • Hydrogels
  • Nano-mimickry
  • Regenerative medicine
  • Wound healing

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