Current APAIs

" Application of process intensification on rotating surfaces (PIRS) in organic synthesis"

The project will focus on the application of process intensification on rotating surfaces. This is a new technique for carrying out chemical reaction with remarkable selectivity in a fraction of the time using conventional batch reactions. Even more remarkable is that the reactions are under continuous flow, and are high through put, allowing ready access for a range of compounds for drug discovery, and more. The research embraces the principles of green chemistry and will have a profound impact in developing new synthetic protocols.

The PhD candidate will greatly benefit with a gain in a range of skills as a cutting edge researcher in synthesis and characterisation, and process intensification. The PhD candidate will have excellent training for an academic or industrial career and scientific leadership. The collaboration with an overseas laboratory involves spending several weeks/year in the laboratory and this is important in acquiring exposure to other research environments with different skills. The APAI will spend several months at Clarkson University with access to new generation process intensification facilities, as part of an ongoing collaborative arrangement between researchers at Clarkson University and at UWA.

Closing Date: 31st October 2007

Enquiries and Applications should be directed to:

Professor Colin Raston
Chemistry (M313)
The University of Western Australia
Crawley
Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone (08) 6488 3045,
Fax (08) 6488 8683
Email colin.raston@uwa.edu.au