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

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)

81 - 100 of 382 works

2016

Journal Article

Aggregation induced enhancement of linear and nonlinear optical emission from a hexaphenylene derivative

Duan, Yulong, Ju, Chenggong, Yang, Guang, Fron, Eduard, Coutino-Gonzalez, Eduardo, Semin, Sergey, Fan, Chencheng, Balok, Ryan S., Cremers, Jonathan, Tinnemans, Paul, Feng, Yaqing, Li, Yuliang, Hofkens, Johan, Rowan, Alan E., Rasing, Theo and Xu, Jialiang (2016). Aggregation induced enhancement of linear and nonlinear optical emission from a hexaphenylene derivative. Advanced Functional Materials, 26 (48), 8968-8977. doi: 10.1002/adfm.201602765

Aggregation induced enhancement of linear and nonlinear optical emission from a hexaphenylene derivative

2016

Journal Article

High-efficiency second-harmonic generation from hybrid light-matter states

Chervy, Thibault, Xu, Jialiang, Duan, Yulong, Wang, Chunliang, Mager, Loïc, Frerejean, Maurice, Munninghoff, Joris A. W., Tinnemans, Paul, Hutchison, James A., Genet, Cyriaque, Rowan, Alan E., Rasing, Theo and Ebbesen, Thomas W. (2016). High-efficiency second-harmonic generation from hybrid light-matter states. Nano Letters, 16 (12), 7352-7356. doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.6b02567

High-efficiency second-harmonic generation from hybrid light-matter states

2016

Journal Article

DNA-responsive polyisocyanopeptide hydrogels with stress-stiffening capacity

Deshpande, Swapneel R., Hammink, Roel, Das, Rajat K., Nelissen, Frank H. T., Blank, Kerstin G., Rowan, Alan E. and Heus, Hans A. (2016). DNA-responsive polyisocyanopeptide hydrogels with stress-stiffening capacity. Advanced Functional Materials, 26 (48), 9075-9082. doi: 10.1002/adfm.201602461

DNA-responsive polyisocyanopeptide hydrogels with stress-stiffening capacity

2016

Journal Article

Bio-inspired polymer chemistry. Tuning the structure and properties of self-assembled polymers by solvent interactions

Nolte, Roeland J. M. and Rowan, Alan E. (2016). Bio-inspired polymer chemistry. Tuning the structure and properties of self-assembled polymers by solvent interactions. Macromolecular Symposia, 369 (1), 97-100. doi: 10.1002/masy.201600063

Bio-inspired polymer chemistry. Tuning the structure and properties of self-assembled polymers by solvent interactions

2016

Journal Article

1H-1,2,3-triazole: from structure to function and catalysis

Lauko, Jan , Kouwer, Paul H. J. and Rowan, Alan E. (2016). 1H-1,2,3-triazole: from structure to function and catalysis. Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 54 (3), 1677-1699. doi: 10.1002/jhet.2770

1H-1,2,3-triazole: from structure to function and catalysis

2016

Journal Article

Critical behaviour in the nonlinear elastic response of hydrogels

Dennison, M., Jaspers, M., Kouwer, P. H. J., Storm, C., Rowan, A. E. and MacKintosh, F. C. (2016). Critical behaviour in the nonlinear elastic response of hydrogels. Soft Matter, 12 (33), 6995-7004. doi: 10.1039/c6sm01033d

Critical behaviour in the nonlinear elastic response of hydrogels

2016

Journal Article

Conformational analysis and binding properties of a cavity containing porphyrin catalyst provided with urea functions

Hidalgo Ramos, Pilar, Saisaha, Pattama, Elemans, Johannes A. A. W., Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2016). Conformational analysis and binding properties of a cavity containing porphyrin catalyst provided with urea functions. European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2016 (26), 4487-4495. doi: 10.1002/ejoc.201600627

Conformational analysis and binding properties of a cavity containing porphyrin catalyst provided with urea functions

2016

Journal Article

Bundle formation in biomimetic hydrogels

Jaspers, Maarten, Pape, A. C. H., Voets, Ilja K., Rowan, Alan E., Portale, Giuseppe and Kouwer, Paul H. J. (2016). Bundle formation in biomimetic hydrogels. Biomacromolecules, 17 (8), 2642-2649. doi: 10.1021/acs.biomac.6b00703

Bundle formation in biomimetic hydrogels

2016

Journal Article

Solid-state NMR characterization of tri-ethyleneglycol grafted polyisocyanopeptides

Zinkevich, T., Venderbosch, B., Jaspers, M., Kouwer, P. H. J., Rowan, A. E., van Eck, E. R. H. and Kentgens, A. P. M. (2016). Solid-state NMR characterization of tri-ethyleneglycol grafted polyisocyanopeptides. Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry, 54 (4), 328-333. doi: 10.1002/mrc.4379

Solid-state NMR characterization of tri-ethyleneglycol grafted polyisocyanopeptides

2016

Journal Article

Stress-stiffening-mediated stem-cell commitment switch in soft responsive hydrogels

Das, Rajat K., Gocheva, Veronika, Hammink, Roel, Zouani, Omar F. and Rowan, Alan E. (2016). Stress-stiffening-mediated stem-cell commitment switch in soft responsive hydrogels. Nature Materials, 15 (3), 318-325. doi: 10.1038/nmat4483

Stress-stiffening-mediated stem-cell commitment switch in soft responsive hydrogels

2016

Journal Article

Fibrin-fiber architecture influences cell spreading and differentiation

Bruekers, Stephanie M. C., Jaspers, Maarten, Hendriks, Jose M. A., Kurniawan, Nicholas A., Koenderink, Gijsje E., Kouwer, Paul H. J., Rowan, Alan E. and Huck, Wilhelm T. S. (2016). Fibrin-fiber architecture influences cell spreading and differentiation. Cell Adhesion and Migration, 10 (4), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/19336918.2016.1151607

Fibrin-fiber architecture influences cell spreading and differentiation

2016

Journal Article

Nanoscale study of polymer dynamics

Keshavarz, Masoumeh, Engelkamp, Hans, Xu, Jialiang, Braeken, Els, Otten, Matthijs B. J., Uji-i, Hiroshi, Schwartz, Erik, Koepf, Matthieu, Vananroye, Anja, Vermant, Jan, Nolte, Roeland J. M., De Schryver, Frans, Maan, Jan C., Hofkens, Johan, Christianen, Peter C. M. and Rowan, Alan E. (2016). Nanoscale study of polymer dynamics. ACS Nano, 10 (1), 1434-1441. doi: 10.1021/acsnano.5b06931

Nanoscale study of polymer dynamics

2016

Book Chapter

Enzymology meets nanotechnology: single-molecule methods for observing enzyme kinetics in real time

Blank, Kerstin G., Wasiel, Anna A and Rowan, Alan E. (2016). Enzymology meets nanotechnology: single-molecule methods for observing enzyme kinetics in real time. Understanding enzymes: function, design, engineering and analysis. (pp. 47-123) edited by Allan Svendsen. Singapore: Pan Stanford Publishing. doi: 10.1201/b19951-6

Enzymology meets nanotechnology: single-molecule methods for observing enzyme kinetics in real time

2016

Book Chapter

Clipping an Angel’s Wings

Nolte, Roeland J.M., Rowan, Alan E. and Elemans, Johannes A.A.W. (2016). Clipping an Angel’s Wings. Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry: How Izatt-Christensen Award Winners Shaped the Field. (pp. 261-287) wiley. doi: 10.1002/9781119053859.ch12

Clipping an Angel’s Wings

2016

Conference Publication

Towards synthetic immune cells for cancer immunotherapy

Figdor, Carl G., Mandal, Subhra, Hammink, Roel, Eggermont, Loek, Weiden, Jorieke, Voerman, Dion, Tel, Jurjen, Eksteen-Akeroyd, Zaskia H., Blank, Kerstin and Rowan, Alan E. (2016). Towards synthetic immune cells for cancer immunotherapy. AMER ASSOC CANCER RESEARCH. doi: 10.1158/2326-6074.CRICIMTEATIAACR15-IA29

Towards synthetic immune cells for cancer immunotherapy

2015

Journal Article

The mechanical microenvironment in cancer: how physics affects tumours

Nagelkerke, Anika, Bussink, Johan, Rowan, Alan E. and Span, Paul N. (2015). The mechanical microenvironment in cancer: how physics affects tumours. Seminars in Cancer Biology, 35, 62-70. doi: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2015.09.001

The mechanical microenvironment in cancer: how physics affects tumours

2015

Journal Article

Tuning hydrogel mechanics using the Hofmeister effect

Jaspers, Maarten, Rowan, Alan E. and Kouwer, Paul H. J. (2015). Tuning hydrogel mechanics using the Hofmeister effect. Advanced Functional Materials, 25 (41), 6503-6510. doi: 10.1002/adfm.201502241

Tuning hydrogel mechanics using the Hofmeister effect

2015

Journal Article

Electric field generation of Skyrmion-like structures in a nematic liquid crystal

Cattaneo, Laura, Kos, Ziga, Savoini, Matteo, Kouwer, Paul, Rowan, Alan, Ravnik, Miha, Musevic, Igor and Rasing, Theo (2015). Electric field generation of Skyrmion-like structures in a nematic liquid crystal. Soft Matter, 12 (3), 853-858. doi: 10.1039/c5sm01726b

Electric field generation of Skyrmion-like structures in a nematic liquid crystal

2015

Journal Article

Gain-of-function STAT1 mutations impair STAT3 activity in patients with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC)

Zheng, Jie, de Veerdonk, Frank L. van, Crossland, Katherine L., Smeekens, Sanne P., Chan, Chun M., Al Shehri, Tariq, Abinun, Mario, Gennery, Andrew R., Mann, Jelena, Lendrem, Dennis W., Netea, Mihai G., Rowan, Andrew D. and Lilic, Desa (2015). Gain-of-function STAT1 mutations impair STAT3 activity in patients with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC). European Journal of Immunology, 45 (10), 2834-2846. doi: 10.1002/eji.201445344

Gain-of-function STAT1 mutations impair STAT3 activity in patients with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC)

2015

Journal Article

Interfacial activation of Candida antarctica lipase B: combined evidence from experiment and simulation

Zisis, Themistoklis, Freddolino, Peter L., Turunen, Petri, van Teeseing, Muriel C. F., Rowan, Alan E. and Blank, Kerstin G. (2015). Interfacial activation of Candida antarctica lipase B: combined evidence from experiment and simulation. Biochemistry, 54 (38), 5969-5979. doi: 10.1021/acs.biochem.5b00586

Interfacial activation of Candida antarctica lipase B: combined evidence from experiment and simulation

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

    Cellular Mechanics in Unusual Systems

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nicholas Westra Van Holthe

  • 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

    REGULATION OF STEM CELL FATE IN RGD-FUNCTIONALIZED BIOMIMETIC HYDROGEL

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas

  • 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

    Cellular Mechanics in Unusual Systems

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nicholas Westra Van Holthe

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Controlling hybrid systems

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Samantha Stehbens

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Modelling biological response to simulated microgravity

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Mel White

  • 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

    Investigation of Matrix Regulation of Wound Repair

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Katharine Irvine, Dr Amanda Kijas

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Controlling hybrid systems

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Samantha Stehbens

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Characterisation of Cytoskeleton information transfer

    Principal 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

    Sustainable antimicrobial coating materials for potential face mask application

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Mark Blaskovich, Dr Nasim Amiralian

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sustainable Antimicrobial Coating Materials for Potential Face Mask Applications

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Mark Blaskovich, Dr Nasim Amiralian

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Expiditing wound healing

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Expiditing wound healing

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Next generation bleeding control agents

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas

  • 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

    Biodegradable medical textiles

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Keng Chew, 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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