Dr Amelia Zhang has previously undertaken research in blood compatible biomaterials for mechanical circulatory support devices (e.g. VAD, ECMO), biodegradable materials for orthopaedic applications and additive manufacturing of titanium alloys.
Amelia is a Senior Research Assistant in the UQ School of Chemical Engineering.
She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University, China in 2007. In 2012, she received her PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. From 2012 to 2019, she worked as a Senior Research Associate on Oral Care products in Unilever R&D Shanghai Centre.
She returned to academia in 2019, when she commenced with the UQ School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering.
Key capabilities
Materials preparation, characterization and properties investigation
Comprehensive knowledge and skills in materials, chemistry and biology
R&D experience in industry (project management, risk assessments, IP)