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

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

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2014

Journal Article

Thermodynamics and kinetics of guest-induced switching between "basket handle" porphyrin isomers

Deutman, Alexander B. C., Woltinge, Tim, Smits, Jan M. M., De Gelder, Rene, Elemans, Johannes A. A. W., Nolte, Roeland J. M. and Rowan, Alan E. (2014). Thermodynamics and kinetics of guest-induced switching between "basket handle" porphyrin isomers. Molecules, 19 (4), 5278-5300. doi: 10.3390/molecules19045278

Thermodynamics and kinetics of guest-induced switching between "basket handle" porphyrin isomers

2014

Conference Publication

Selective catalytic epoxidation by self-assembled stacks of manganese porphyrin trimers

Munninghoff, Joris A. W., van Hameren, Richard, Stout, Kathleen, Nolte, Roeland J. M., Rowan, Alan E. and Elemans, Johannes A. A. W. (2014). Selective catalytic epoxidation by self-assembled stacks of manganese porphyrin trimers. 247th National Spring Meeting of the American-Chemical-Society (ACS), Dallas Tx, Mar 16-20, 2014. WASHINGTON: AMER CHEMICAL SOC.

Selective catalytic epoxidation by self-assembled stacks of manganese porphyrin trimers

2014

Conference Publication

Revealing and manipulating single molecule reactivity in an environmentally controlled liquid-STM

Elemans, Johannes A. A. W., den Boer, Duncan, Li, Min, Habets, Thomas, Iavicoli, Patrizia, Rowan, Alan E., Nolte, Roeland J. M., Speller, Sylvia, Amabilino, David B. and De Feyter, Steven (2014). Revealing and manipulating single molecule reactivity in an environmentally controlled liquid-STM. 247th National Spring Meeting of the American-Chemical-Society (ACS), Dallas Tx, Mar 16-20, 2014. WASHINGTON: AMER CHEMICAL SOC.

Revealing and manipulating single molecule reactivity in an environmentally controlled liquid-STM

2014

Journal Article

Functional interlocked systems

van Dongen, Stijn F. M., Cantekin, Seda, Elemans, Johannes A. A. W., Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2014). Functional interlocked systems. Chemical Society Reviews, 43 (1), 99-122. doi: 10.1039/c3cs60178a

Functional interlocked systems

2014

Journal Article

Muscovite mica: flatter than a pancake

de Poel, Wester, Pintea, Stelian, Drnec, Jakub, Carla, Francesco, Felici, Roberto, Mulder, Peter, Elemans, Johannes A. A. W., van Enckevort, Willem J. P., Rowan, Alan E. and Vlieg, Elias (2014). Muscovite mica: flatter than a pancake. Surface Science, 619, 19-24. doi: 10.1016/j.susc.2013.10.008

Muscovite mica: flatter than a pancake

2013

Journal Article

Uncorrelated dynamical processes in tetranuclear carboxylate clusters studied by variable-temperature 1H NMR spectroscopy

Janssen, Femke F. B. J., Peters, Laurens C. J. M., Schlebos, Paul P. J., Smits, Jan M. M., de Gelder, Rene and Rowan, Alan E. (2013). Uncorrelated dynamical processes in tetranuclear carboxylate clusters studied by variable-temperature 1H NMR spectroscopy. Inorganic Chemistry, 52 (22), 13004-13013. doi: 10.1021/ic401522v

Uncorrelated dynamical processes in tetranuclear carboxylate clusters studied by variable-temperature 1H NMR spectroscopy

2013

Journal Article

Photocatalytic oxidation of stilbene by self-assembled stacks of manganese porphyrins

de Torres, Miriam, van Hameren, Richard, Nolte, Roeland J. M., Rowan, Alan E. and Elemans, Johannes A. A. W. (2013). Photocatalytic oxidation of stilbene by self-assembled stacks of manganese porphyrins. Chemical Communications, 49 (92), 10787-10789. doi: 10.1039/c3cc45608k

Photocatalytic oxidation of stilbene by self-assembled stacks of manganese porphyrins

2013

Journal Article

Therapeutic nanoworms: towards novel synthetic dendritic cells for immunotherapy

Mandal, Subhra, Eksteen-Akeroyd, Zaskia H., Jacobs, Monique J., Hammink, Roel, Koepf, Matthieu, Lambeck, Annechien J. A., van Hest, Jan C. M., Wilson, Christopher J., Blank, Kerstin, Figdor, Carl G. and Rowan, Alan E. (2013). Therapeutic nanoworms: towards novel synthetic dendritic cells for immunotherapy. Chemical Science, 4 (11), 4168-4174. doi: 10.1039/c3sc51399h

Therapeutic nanoworms: towards novel synthetic dendritic cells for immunotherapy

2013

Journal Article

Templated hierarchical self-assembly of poly(p-aryltriazole) foldamers

Pfukwa, Rueben, Kouwer, Paul H. J., Rowan, Alan E. and Klumperman, Bert (2013). Templated hierarchical self-assembly of poly(p-aryltriazole) foldamers. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 52 (42), 11040-11044. doi: 10.1002/anie.201303135

Templated hierarchical self-assembly of poly(p-aryltriazole) foldamers

2013

Journal Article

Beta sheets with a twist: the conformation of helical polyisocyanopeptides determined by using vibrational circular dichroism

Schwartz, Erik, Liegeois, Vincent, Koepf, Matthieu, Bodis, Pavol, Cornelissen, Jeroen J. L. M., Brocorens, Patrick, Beljonne, David, Nolte, Roeland J. M., Rowan, Alan E., Woutersen, Sander and Champagne, Benoit (2013). Beta sheets with a twist: the conformation of helical polyisocyanopeptides determined by using vibrational circular dichroism. Chemistry - A European Journal, 19 (39), 13168-13174. doi: 10.1002/chem.201300073

Beta sheets with a twist: the conformation of helical polyisocyanopeptides determined by using vibrational circular dichroism

2013

Journal Article

A clamp-like biohybrid catalyst for DNA oxidation

van Dongen, Stijn F. M., Clerx, Joost, Norgaard, Kasper, Bloemberg, Tom G., Cornelissen, Jeroen J. L. M., Trakselis, Michael A., Nelson, Scott W., Benkovic, Stephen J., Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2013). A clamp-like biohybrid catalyst for DNA oxidation. Nature Chemistry, 5 (11), 945-951. doi: 10.1038/nchem.1752

A clamp-like biohybrid catalyst for DNA oxidation

2013

Journal Article

Oligonucleotide tagging for copper-free click conjugation

Jawalekar, Anup M., Malik, Sudip, Verkade, Jorge M. M., Gibson, Brian, Barta, Nancy S., Hodges, John C., Rowan, Alan and Van Delft, Floris L. (2013). Oligonucleotide tagging for copper-free click conjugation. Molecules, 18 (7), 7346-7363. doi: 10.3390/molecules18077346

Oligonucleotide tagging for copper-free click conjugation

2013

Journal Article

Interlocked porphyrin switches

Coumans, Ruud G. E., Elemans, Johannes A. A. W., Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2013). Interlocked porphyrin switches. Chemistry - A European Journal, 19 (24), 7758-7770. doi: 10.1002/chem.201203983

Interlocked porphyrin switches

2013

Journal Article

Detection of different oxidation states of individual manganese porphyrins during their reaction with oxygen at a solid/liquid interface

den Boer, Duncan, Li, Min, Habets, Thomas, Iavicoli, Patrizia, Rowan, Alan E., Nolte, Roeland J. M., Speller, Sylvia, Amabilino, David B., De Feyter, Steven and Elemans, Johannes A. A. W. (2013). Detection of different oxidation states of individual manganese porphyrins during their reaction with oxygen at a solid/liquid interface. Nature Chemistry, 5 (7), 621-627. doi: 10.1038/nchem.1667

Detection of different oxidation states of individual manganese porphyrins during their reaction with oxygen at a solid/liquid interface

2013

Journal Article

Stiffness versus architecture of single helical polyisocyanopeptides

van Buul, Arend M., Schwartz, Erik, Brocorens, Patrick, Koepf, Matthieu, Beljonne, David, Maan, Jan C., Christianen, Peter C. M., Kouwer, Paul H. J., Nolte, Roeland J. M., Engelkamp, Hans, Blank, Kerstin and Rowan, Alan E. (2013). Stiffness versus architecture of single helical polyisocyanopeptides. Chemical Science, 4 (6), 2357-2363. doi: 10.1039/c3sc50552a

Stiffness versus architecture of single helical polyisocyanopeptides

2013

Journal Article

Preparation and characterization of non-linear poly(ethylene glycol) analogs from oligo(ethylene glycol) functionalized polyisocyanopeptides

Koepf, Matthieu, Kitto, Heather J., Schwartz, Erik, Kouwer, Paul H. J., Nolte, Roeland J. M. and Rowan, Alan E. (2013). Preparation and characterization of non-linear poly(ethylene glycol) analogs from oligo(ethylene glycol) functionalized polyisocyanopeptides. European Polymer Journal, 49 (6), 1510-1522. doi: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2013.01.009

Preparation and characterization of non-linear poly(ethylene glycol) analogs from oligo(ethylene glycol) functionalized polyisocyanopeptides

2013

Journal Article

Self-assembled organic microfibers for nonlinear optics

Xu, Jialiang, Semin, Sergey, Niedzialek, Dorota, Kouwer, Paul H. J., Fron, Eduard, Coutino, Eduardo, Savoini, Matteo, Li, Yuliang, Hofkens, Johan, Uji-, Hiroshi, I, Beljonne, David, Rasing, Theo and Rowan, Alan E. (2013). Self-assembled organic microfibers for nonlinear optics. Advanced Materials, 25 (14), 2084-2089. doi: 10.1002/adma.201204237

Self-assembled organic microfibers for nonlinear optics

2013

Conference Publication

Biohybrid DNA nuclease mimic

van Dongen, Stijn F. M., Clerx, Joost, Norgaard, Kaspar, Benkovic, Stephen J., Rowan, Alan E. and Nolte, Roeland J. M. (2013). Biohybrid DNA nuclease mimic. 245th National Spring Meeting of the American-Chemical-Society (ACS), New Orleans La, Apr 07-11, 2013. WASHINGTON: AMER CHEMICAL SOC.

Biohybrid DNA nuclease mimic

2013

Journal Article

Sub-millisecond nematic liquid crystal switches using patterned command layer

Cattaneo, L., Kouwer, P. H. J., Rowan, A. E. and Rasing, Th (2013). Sub-millisecond nematic liquid crystal switches using patterned command layer. Journal of Applied Physics, 113 (1) 014503, 014503. doi: 10.1063/1.4773108

Sub-millisecond nematic liquid crystal switches using patterned command layer

2013

Journal Article

Responsive biomimetic networks from polyisocyanopeptide hydrogels

Kouwer, Paul H. J., Koepf, Matthieu, Le Sage, Vincent A. A., Jaspers, Maarten, van Buul, Arend M., Eksteen-Akeroyd, Zaskia H., Woltinge, Tim, Schwartz, Erik, Kitto, Heather J., Hoogenboom, Richard, Picken, Stephen J., Nolte, Roeland J. M., Mendes, Eduardo and Rowan, Alan E. (2013). Responsive biomimetic networks from polyisocyanopeptide hydrogels. Nature, 493 (7434), 651-655. doi: 10.1038/nature11839

Responsive biomimetic networks from polyisocyanopeptide hydrogels

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

    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

    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

    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

    Modelling biological response to simulated microgravity

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Mel White

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigation of Matrix Regulation of Wound Repair

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Katharine Irvine, Dr Amanda Kijas

  • 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

    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

    Sustainable Antimicrobial Coating Materials for Potential Face Mask Applications

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Mark Blaskovich, Dr Nasim Amiralian

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Next generation bleeding control agents

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Amanda Kijas

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Expiditing wound healing

    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

    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

    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

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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

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