Dr. Swaminathan Iyer

B. Eng, M.S., PhD.

Expertise

Surface modification/Engineering, Thin film technology, Self assembly, Application of spinning disc processing (SDP) in synthesis of nano-particles and nano-fabrication, Polymer engineering, Nanomechanical and Nanotribological responses of organic, inorganic and biological systems.

Contribution to the Centre

Synthesis of nano-structured metals, alloys and hybrids using SPD. Exploring the optical, electronic, magnetic responses of the nano-structures for applications.

Current Projects in the Centre

• Synthesis of gold ,silver nano-particles and nano-hybrids by controlling the shape, size and surface and addressing nanotoxicology (with Prof. Colin Raston, Dr. Martin Saunders)
• Synthesis of Silver/Titania hybrids for biomedical applications (with Prof. Colin Raston, Dr. Martin Saunders)

Grants and research contracts relevant to Centre activities

• ARC Discovery, ‘Fabrication of robust nanoscale optical biosensors using the novel spinning disc reactor technology’ 2006-2008.
• ‘Synthesis of gold nano-particles’, AGR Matthey (with Prof. Colin Raston).

Publications

Nigel, W. Cifford, K. Swaminathan Iyer and Colin L Raston (2008) Encapsulation and controlled release of nutraceuticals using mesoporous silica capsules. J. Mater. Chem., 2008, 18. 162-165

PhD students

• Suk-Fun Chin (with Prof Colin Raston)

Contact Details

Email: swaminatha.iyer@uwa.edu.au

Telephone: +61 (08) 6488 4470