Nasim Amiralian

I am the Group Leader of Bio-inspired Materials Research at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland. My research focuses on transforming agricultural waste into innovative solutions for tackling environmental, health and plastic waste issues. My mission extends beyond research and into commercialisation and leading the development of scalable, future-ready manufacturing platforms that deliver sustainable real-world impact. I am dedicated to fostering partnerships across industry, academia, Indigenous communities and government, utilising waste as a valuable resource to advance the environment, food and health sectors. My approach is clear: turning challenges into opportunities for a sustainable future. I am a strong advocate for cultural diversity and equity, and I support staff and students in growing into more effective leaders and in creating social good. In recognition of my contributions to nanomaterials engineering and research excellence, I have received several awards, including being one of the winners of AgriFutures Australia and growAG.Catalyst Program(2024), one of the Queelsnand Tall Poppy Award winners(2024), The Eight Australian Women Who Are Shaking up the World Of Science (Marie Claire, 2020), one of Australia’s Top 5 Scientists (ABC/UNSW, 2018), Queensland Women in STEM Prize- judges choice award (2017), Women in Technology Life Sciences and/or Infotech Rising Star Award (2016), AIBN Research Excellence Award (2016), a Class of 2014 Future Leader award and Best poster prize at the Australian Nanotechnology Network ECR Entrepreneurship workshop(2015). Biomaterials, Biomedical engineering, Chemical engineering, Composite and hybrid materials, Engineering, Food sciences, Functional materials, Manufacturing engineering, Materials engineering, Micro- and nanosystems, Nanomaterials, Nanoscale characterisation, Nanotechnology, Packaging, storage and transportation (excl. food and agricultural products), Polymers and plastics, Textile technology, Timber, pulp and paper, Wearable materials

[2026] Micelle‐Assisted Encapsulation Strategy in Metal‐Organic Framework Nanocontainers Enables Durable Corrosion Protection. Nugraha, Asep Sugih, Leong, Kwang Keat, Yamauchi, Yusuke, Ma, Yuan and Amiralian, Nasim (2026). Small Science, 6 (8) e70367. doi: 10.1002/smsc.70367 [2026] Polysaccharide-based piezoelectric materials: from engineering to advanced electromechanical applications. Philia, John, Purwajanti, Swasmi, Septevani, Athanasia Amanda and Amiralian, Nasim (2026). Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 37 (7) e70661, 1-31. doi: 10.1002/pat.70661 [2026] Highly dispersible and crystalline microalgal nanocellulose extracted using a low environmental impact process. Wang, Shuai, Ross, Ian L., Leong, Kwang Keat, Xu, Yuan, Stokes, Jason R., Hankamer, Ben and Amiralian, Nasim (2026). ACS