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21 Feb 2023
"The future of materials lies in their multifunctionality"
The Smart Materials Lab comprises a team of researchers dedicated to exploring the potential of smart materials, which offer a diverse range of capabilities.
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Our Group Leader, Dr. @nisasalim5 , has been awarded the Australia–India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Researcher Fellowship.
Congratulations to Dr Salim on this well-deserved recognition.
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#SmartMaterialsLab #AISRF
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At Smart Materials Lab, we focus on developing next-generation smart and sustainable material systems from advanced coatings and multifunctional composites to emerging nanomaterials and energy applications.
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This fellowship reflects our continued commitment to global scientific partnerships and translational research impact.
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Our latest research article published in Advanced Materials Technologies (Wiley):
“Smart and Sustainable Sizing: Investigating the Sensing Behavior of Glass Fabrics Coated with Waterborne Polyurethane/Graphene Dispersions”
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This research supports the development of environmentally responsible smart coating technologies that can accelerate industrial adoption across aerospace, automotive, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors.
#AdvancedMaterials #Sustainability
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10 Dec 2025
We were pleased to welcome Prof. Michael Johnson from the University of Nottingham (UK) to Swinburne University of Technology earlier this week.
#SmartMaterialsLab #AdvancedComposites #Automation #CompositesResearch
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10 Dec 2025
Prof. Johnson delivered an engaging presentation to our school, sharing his latest work on large composite components manufacturing and advancing circularity in composite materials.
#Industry4.0 #ResearchCollaboration #SwinburneUniversity
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10 Dec 2025
It was a valuable opportunity for our researchers to engage with an international expert, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaborative ties. We thank Prof. Johnson for visiting our lab and for the stimulating discussions that followed the session.
#Innovation
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7 Dec 2025
Our group leader, @nisasalim5, had the honour to serve as an invited speaker at the Technical Annual EOY hosted by Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick and Materials Australia.
#SmartMaterialsLab #AdvancedComposites #Innovation #InvitedSpeaker #Networking #ManufacturingFuture
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7 Dec 2025
It was a great opportunity to connect with representatives from Materials Australia, the Australasian Corrosion Association, the Australian Ceramic Society, and the Australian Foundry Institute.
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7 Dec 2025
Bringing these communities together is exactly how Australia continues to build stronger and more innovative materials capabilities.
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30 Nov 2025
Our group leader, Dr. @nisasalim5, recently delivered an invited talk at the Composites Australia Tech & Networking Event hosted at the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF).
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30 Nov 2025
In her talk, Dr. Nisa showcased the exciting work happening at the @Swinburne – @CSIRO Industry 4.0 Testlab, highlighting our collaborative industry projects, composite manufacturing capabilities, and the innovations shaping the future of advanced composites.
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30 Nov 2025
The event brought together leading voices in Australia’s manufacturing ecosystem, with insightful discussions on scaling production, the role of AI in transforming manufacturing workflows, and the growing opportunities in large-format additive manufacturing.
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17 Nov 2025
At the Smart Materials Lab, we take immense pride in celebrating the achievements of our talented researchers.
Congratulations to Joshua Ince, Setareh Elyasi, @nisasalim5 and all co-authors.
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17 Nov 2025
2. Robust and Multi-Functional Electrically Responsive Gold/Polydopamine-Coated LCE Artificial Muscles. Published in the MDPI Journal of Nanomaterials, this manuscript focuses on improving the adhesion of sputtered gold coatings on LCEs via polydopamine functionalisation.
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17 Nov 2025
The work addresses a key challenge in enabling joule-heating-based actuation, paving the way for electrically driven LCE artificial muscles with enhanced sensing and actuation performance. Read more: lnkd.in/ga59snAg
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