Professor Alan Rowan
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Alan Rowan

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Professor Alan Rowan is:
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Qualifications

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

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

321 - 340 of 382 works

2002

Conference Publication

Plastic- and liquid-crystalline architectures from dendritic receptor molecules

Elemans, JAAW, Boerakker, MJ, Holder, SJ, Rowan, AE, Cho, WD, Percec, V and Nolte, RJM (2002). Plastic- and liquid-crystalline architectures from dendritic receptor molecules. doi: 10.1073/pnas.072018999

Plastic- and liquid-crystalline architectures from dendritic receptor molecules

2002

Journal Article

Hierarchical self-assembly of amphiphilic metallohosts to give discrete nanostructures

Elemans, Johannes A. A. W, Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2002). Hierarchical self-assembly of amphiphilic metallohosts to give discrete nanostructures. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 124 (7), 1532-1540. doi: 10.1021/ja012061i

Hierarchical self-assembly of amphiphilic metallohosts to give discrete nanostructures

2002

Conference Publication

Self-assembly of a polymer-protein giant amphiphile

Velonia, Kelly, Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J.M. (2002). Self-assembly of a polymer-protein giant amphiphile. 224th ACS National Meeting, , , August 18, 2002-August 22, 2002. Polymer Preprints ACS.

Self-assembly of a polymer-protein giant amphiphile

2002

Journal Article

Synthesis and physical properties of a porphyrin cavity based on glycoluril

Elemans, Johannes A.A.W., Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J.M. (2002). Synthesis and physical properties of a porphyrin cavity based on glycoluril. Journal of Supramolecular Chemistry, 2 (1-3), 151-158. doi: 10.1016/S1472-7862(03)00004-2

Synthesis and physical properties of a porphyrin cavity based on glycoluril

2002

Conference Publication

Functional materials by self-assembly ofthiophene containing block copolymers

Vriezema, Dennis M., Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J.M. (2002). Functional materials by self-assembly ofthiophene containing block copolymers. 224th ACS National Meeting, , , August 18, 2002-August 22, 2002. Polymer Preprints ACS.

Functional materials by self-assembly ofthiophene containing block copolymers

2001

Journal Article

Chiral architectures from macromolecular building blocks

Cornelissen, Jeroen J. L. M. , Rowan, Alan E., Nolte, Roeland J. M. and Sommerdijk, Nico A. J. M (2001). Chiral architectures from macromolecular building blocks. Chemical Reviews, 101 (12), 4039-4070. doi: 10.1021/cr990126i

Chiral architectures from macromolecular building blocks

2001

Journal Article

Self-association and self-assembly of molecular clips in water

Elemans, Johannes A. A. W., Slangen, Ralf R. J., Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2001). Self-association and self-assembly of molecular clips in water. Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 41 (1), 65-68. doi: 10.1023/A:1014421705395

Self-association and self-assembly of molecular clips in water

2001

Journal Article

Aggregation behaviour and binding properties of an L-lysine appended glycoluril receptor (vol 42, pg 2751, 2001)

Escuder, B, Rowan, AE, Feiters, MC and Nolte, RJM (2001). Aggregation behaviour and binding properties of an L-lysine appended glycoluril receptor (vol 42, pg 2751, 2001). Tetrahedron Letters, 42 (29), 4941-4941. doi: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)00764-X

Aggregation behaviour and binding properties of an L-lysine appended glycoluril receptor (vol 42, pg 2751, 2001)

2001

Journal Article

beta-helical polymers from isocyanopeptides

Cornelissen, JJLM, Donners, JJJM, de Gelder, R, Graswinckel, WS, Metselaar, GA, Rowan, AE, Sommerdijk, NAJM and Nolte, RJM (2001). beta-helical polymers from isocyanopeptides. Science, 293 (5530), 676-680. doi: 10.1126/science.1062224

beta-helical polymers from isocyanopeptides

2001

Journal Article

Synthesis of multi-porphyrin arrays and study of their self-assembly behaviour at the air-water interface

Foekema, Jantien, Schenning, Albertus P. H. J. , Vriezema, Dennis M. , Benneker, Franciscus B. G. , Norgaard, Kasper, Kroon, Johannes K. M. , Bjornholm, Thomas, Feiters, Martinus C. , Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2001). Synthesis of multi-porphyrin arrays and study of their self-assembly behaviour at the air-water interface. Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry, 14 (7), 501-512. doi: 10.1002/poc.401

Synthesis of multi-porphyrin arrays and study of their self-assembly behaviour at the air-water interface

2001

Journal Article

Aggregation behaviour and binding properties of an L-lysine appended glycoluril receptor

Escuder, Beatriu, Rowan, Alan E., Feiters, Martinus C. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2001). Aggregation behaviour and binding properties of an L-lysine appended glycoluril receptor. Tetrahedron Letters, 42 (14), 2751-2753. doi: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)00297-0

Aggregation behaviour and binding properties of an L-lysine appended glycoluril receptor

2001

Journal Article

Molecular clips based on propanediurea. Exceptionally high binding affinities for resorcinol guests

Jansen, Rob J., de Gelder, Rene, Rowan, Alan E., Scheeren, Hans W. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2001). Molecular clips based on propanediurea. Exceptionally high binding affinities for resorcinol guests. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 66 (8), 2643-2653. doi: 10.1021/jo001317k

Molecular clips based on propanediurea. Exceptionally high binding affinities for resorcinol guests

2001

Conference Publication

beta-helical polymers and copolymers.

Nolte, RJM, Cornelissen, JJLM, Donners, JJJM, Reek, JNH, van Heerbeek, R, Rowan, AE and Sommerdijk, NAJM (2001). beta-helical polymers and copolymers.. AMER CHEMICAL SOC.

beta-helical polymers and copolymers.

2001

Journal Article

Synthesis, aggregation, and binding behavior of synthetic amphiphilic receptors

Schenning, Albertus P. H. J., Escuder, Beatriu, van Nunen, Johanna L. M., de Bruin, Bas, Lowik, Dennis W. P. M., Rowan, Alan E., van der Gaast, Sjerry J., Feiters, Martinus C. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2001). Synthesis, aggregation, and binding behavior of synthetic amphiphilic receptors. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 66 (5), 1538-1547. doi: 10.1021/jo000770t

Synthesis, aggregation, and binding behavior of synthetic amphiphilic receptors

2001

Conference Publication

Self-assembly of molecular receptors into nanostructures of controlled shape and size

Rowan, A. E., Elemans, J. A. A. W., Holder, S. J. and Nolte, R. J. M. (2001). Self-assembly of molecular receptors into nanostructures of controlled shape and size. 224th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Diego, CA, United States, 1-5 April 2001. Washington, United States: American Chemical Society.

Self-assembly of molecular receptors into nanostructures of controlled shape and size

2001

Journal Article

Lamellar organic thin films through self-assembly and molecular recognition

Holder, Simon J. , Elemans, Johannes A. A. W., Donners, Jack J. J. M., Boerakker, Mark J., de Gelder, Rene, Barbera, Joaquın, Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2001). Lamellar organic thin films through self-assembly and molecular recognition. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 66 (2), 391-399. doi: 10.1021/jo0008035

Lamellar organic thin films through self-assembly and molecular recognition

2001

Journal Article

Self-assembly and manipulation of crown ether phthalocyanines at the gel-graphite interface

Samori, P, Engelkamp, H, de Witte, P, Rowan, AE, Nolte, RJM and Rabe, JP (2001). Self-assembly and manipulation of crown ether phthalocyanines at the gel-graphite interface. Angewandte Chemie-International Edition, 40 (12), 2348-+. doi: 10.1002/1521-3773(20010618)40:123.0.CO;2-I

Self-assembly and manipulation of crown ether phthalocyanines at the gel-graphite interface

2000

Journal Article

From simple to supramolecular cytochrome P450 mimics

Feiters, MC, Rowan, AE and Nolte, RJM (2000). From simple to supramolecular cytochrome P450 mimics. Chemical Society Reviews, 29 (6), 375-384. doi: 10.1039/a804252g

From simple to supramolecular cytochrome P450 mimics

2000

Journal Article

Self-assembled architectures from glycoluril

Elemans, JAAW, Rowan, AE and Nolte, RJM (2000). Self-assembled architectures from glycoluril. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 39 (10), 3419-3428. doi: 10.1021/ie000079g

Self-assembled architectures from glycoluril

2000

Journal Article

Synthesis and recognition properties of aromatic amide oligomers: Molecular zippers

Bisson, AP, Carver, FJ, Eggleston, DS, Haltiwanger, RC, Hunter, CA, Livingstone, DL, McCabe, JF, Rotger, C and Rowan, AE (2000). Synthesis and recognition properties of aromatic amide oligomers: Molecular zippers. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 122 (37), 8856-8868. doi: 10.1021/ja0012671

Synthesis and recognition properties of aromatic amide oligomers: Molecular zippers

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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