Bryan Coad

Research Interests

Biomaterials Chemical Characterisation of Materials Colloid and Surface Chemistry Crop and Pasture Protection Functional Materials Infectious Diseases Medical Devices Nanomaterials Plasma Physics

APrf Bryan Coad

Grant-Funded Research Associate Professor

School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

College of Sciences

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Dr Bryan Coad is an Associate Professor at the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, the University of Adelaide. He leads a, multidisciplinary research group at the intersection of physical chemistry, materials science, and biology. This group works towards developing bioactive, nano-engineered material surface coatings and biomaterials through fundamental research and industry-linked projects. Impacts of his research have contributed to improving health & medicine, the environment, and benefited the food sector (agriculture & horticulture). Dr Coad is also the Research Director for the End Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre. He contributes to the management of $66 M in industry cash and government investment dedicated towards ensuring research excellence is translated into impactful products, services, technologies and policies that see Australia's food waste halved by 2030. He is an experienced supervisor & mentor and has contributed to training more than 35 scientists at various levels. For more than 10 years, he has been active as a leader in the biomaterials community and has served as President of the Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (ASBTE).

Research Interests and Goals

My research goal is to innovate in agrifood & wine research using a multidisciplinary research approach derived from my experience and training in physical sciences (chemistry and materials science).

My research has both academic and industry impact. Research themes include

  • Discovering new methods and technologies that contribute to Australia’s goal of reducing food waste
  • Applying new technologies to find solutions for food, horticultural, pharmaceutical, and medical industries
  • Developing advanced materials, coatings and interfaces

I am known for

  • Research excellence in plasma processes (over 40 publications, 10 research grants, 4 industry projects)
  • Managing and directing academic/industry research projects
  • My research leadership and mentorship of trainees

I am interested in

  • Discussing new academic collaborative research projects
  • Collaborating with industries and solving challenges with innovative research solutions
  • Supervising trainees at all levels
To join my research group

PhD and MSc Students

Please see the University of Adelaide’s website for Information on Scholarships and University applications

Honours Students

Please contact me about project availability and your research interests

Visiting international student / Work placement / Overseas work experience

I have had a number of visiting students spend time working in our lab to complete work experience, and overseas bachelor's and master's theses. All placements have been highly successful from both student and laboratory perspectives. Many have led to publications.

If you are interested in one of these positions, please contact me.

Postdoctoral Positions

These positions are occasionally available depending on available funding. Please contact me with your enquiry.

Date Position Institution name
2025 - ongoing Associate Professor University of Adelaide
2023 - ongoing Research Director End Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre
2023 - ongoing Senior Mortlock Fellow School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, University of Adelaide
2017 - 2024 Senior Research Fellow University of Adelaide
2017 - ongoing Adjunct Senior Research Fellow University of South Australia
2010 - 2016 Senior Research Fellow University of South Australia
2008 - 2010 Postdoctoral Research Fellow Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
2006 - 2008 Research Fellow Monash University

Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
2022 Fellowship Senior Mortlock Fellowship The University of Adelaide Australia -
2018 Fellowship Adelaide University Research Fellowship The University of Adelaide Australia -
2017 Fellowship University of Adelaide Beacon Fellowship The University of Adelaide Australia -
2004 Fellowship Fellowship: Strategic Training Program in Transfusion Science The University of British Columbia Canada -
2002 Fellowship Canadian Blood Services Graduate Fellowship Program The University of British Columbia Canada -

Date Institution name Country Title
2006 The University of British Columbia Canada PhD
1997 Simon Fraser University Canada BSc

Year Citation
2025 Ford, M., & Coad, B. R. (2025). Plasma glows and shifting water flows: Measuring the changes to water transport phenomena in seeds after plasma treatment. Food Chemistry, 479(143733), 143733.
DOI Scopus4 WoS5
2025 Nkurunziza, D., Coad, B. R., & Bulone, V. (2025). A review on integrated biorefining of brown algae focusing on bioactive compounds and holistic biomass valorisation. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, online, 1-16.
DOI Scopus3 WoS3
2025 Nkurunziza, D., Kumorkiewicz-Jamro, A., Yu, L., Duggan, J., Collins, H., Pukala, T., . . . Coad, B. R. (2025). Differential Release of Biologically Active Cell-Wall-Bound Phenolics from Brewer’s Spent Grain Using Conventional and Deep Eutectic Solvents. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 13(28), 10794-10806.
DOI Scopus1
2025 Pachulicz, R. J., Nkurunziza, D., Rusli, O., Coad, B. R., Collins, H., & Jovcevski, B. (2025). Brewer's waste isn't spent: Capturing the structural complexity and bioactive properties of hordatines in brewery waste products. Food Chemistry, 493(Pt 3), 145959.
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2025 Duwal, R., & Coad, B. R. (2025). Cold Plasma Processing of Chickpeas and Lentils Increases Water Transport Into Grains and Results in Softer Texture After Cooking. Food Frontiers, 7(1), 10 pages.
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2024 Phuong Nguyen, M. T., Escribà-Gelonch, M., Hessel, V., & Coad, B. R. (2024). A Review of the Current and Future Prospects for Producing Bioplastic Films Made from Starch and Chitosan. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 12(5), 1750-1768.
DOI Scopus30 WoS24
2024 Kolbe, B. H., Coad, B., & Richter, K. (2024). Plasma-activated water’s potential contribution to ‘One Health’. Microbiology Australia, 45(2), 83-87.
DOI Scopus2 WoS2
2023 Chakraborty, A., Jasieniak, M., Coad, B. R., & Griesser, H. J. (2023). Comparison of continuous wave and pulsed mode plasma polymerization of glycidol for storage-stable coatings for biomolecule immobilization. Plasma Processes and Polymers, 20(7), 1-14.
DOI Scopus1 WoS1
2023 Chakraborty, A., Jasieniak, M., Coad, B. R., & Griesser, H. J. (2023). Outside Front Cover: Plasma Process. Polym. 7/2023. Plasma Processes and Polymers, 20(7).
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2023 Warne, G. R., Lim, M., Wilkinson, K., Hessel, V., Williams, P. M., & Fisk, I. D. (2023). Radiofrequency cold plasma – A novel tool for flavour modification in fresh and freeze-dried strawberries. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 90(103497), 103497.
DOI Scopus15 WoS13
2022 Lamont-Friedrich, S. J., Kidd, S. E., Giles, C., Griesser, H. J., & Coad, B. R. (2022). Candida auris susceptibility on surfaces coated with the antifungal drug caspofungin. Medical Mycology, 60(1), 4 pages.
DOI Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC2
2022 Coad, B. R., Favia, P., Vasilev, K., & Griesser, H. J. (2022). Plasma polymerization for biomedical applications: A review. PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS, 19(11), 1-16.
DOI Scopus41 WoS37
2022 Coad, B. R., Favia, P., Vasilev, K., & Griesser, H. J. (2022). Outside Front Cover: Plasma Process. Polym. 11/2022. Plasma Processes and Polymers, 19(11).
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2021 Saboohi, S., Coad, B. R., Short, R. D., Michelmore, A., & Griesser, H. J. (2021). Rational approaches for optimizing chemical functionality of plasma polymers: A case study with ethyl trimethylacetate. Plasma Processes and Polymers, 18(3), 1-12.
DOI Scopus4 WoS4
2021 Hopke, A., Mela, A., Ellett, F., Carter-House, D., Peña, J. F., Stajich, J. E., . . . Irimia, D. (2021). Crowdsourced analysis of fungal growth and branching on microfluidic platforms. PLoS ONE, 16(September), e0257823-1-e0257823-20.
DOI Scopus14 WoS13 Europe PMC11
2021 Chakraborty, A., Jasieniak, M., Coad, B. R., & Griesser, H. J. (2021). Candida albicans Can Survive Antifungal Surface Coatings on Surfaces with Microcone Topography. ACS Applied Bio Materials, 4(11), 7769-7778.
DOI Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC2
2021 Naderi, J., Griesser, H. J., & Coad, B. R. (2021). Assessment of nonreleasing antifungal surface coatings bearing covalently attached pharmaceuticals. Biointerphases, 16(6), 061001-1-061001-12.
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2020 Wang, L., Li, J., Coad, B. R., McFarland, C. D., & Nordon, R. E. (2020). Interaction of endothelial cells with plasma-polymer modified surfaces. Materialia, 9(100613), 11 pages.
DOI Scopus2 WoS2
2020 Naderi, J., Giles, C., Saboohi, S., Griesser, H. J., & Coad, B. R. (2020). Combatting fungal biofilm formation by diffusive release of fluconazole from heptylamine plasma polymer coating. Biointerphases, 15(6), 061012-1-061012-9.
DOI Scopus4 WoS5 Europe PMC1
2019 Chowdhury, J., Coad, B., & Little, A. (2019). Cell Wall Responses to Biotrophic Fungal Pathogen Invasion. Annual Plant Reviews Online, 2(4), 1001-1030.
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2019 Marshall, A. C., Kidd, S. E., Lamont-Friedrich, S. J., Arentz, G., Hoffmann, P., Coad, B. R., & Bruning, J. B. (2019). Structure, mechanism, and inhibition of aspergillus fumigatus thioredoxin reductase. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 63(3), 1-15.
DOI Scopus32 WoS31 Europe PMC25
2019 Naderi, J., Giles, C., Saboohi, S., Griesser, H., & Coad, B. R. (2019). Surface coatings with covalently attached anidulafungin and micafungin prevent Candida albicans biofilm formation. The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 74(2), 360-364.
DOI Scopus14 WoS13 Europe PMC10
2019 Hossain, M. A., Biva, I. J., Kidd, S. E., Whittle, J. D., Griesser, H. J., & Coad, B. R. (2019). Antifungal activity in compounds from the Australian desert plant Eremophila alternifolia with potency against Cryptococcus spp. Antibiotics, 8(2), 34-1-34-12.
DOI Scopus12 WoS12 Europe PMC6
2019 Coad, B. R., Michl, T. D., Bader, C. A., Baranger, J., Giles, C., Gonçalves, G. C., . . . Plush, S. E. (2019). Visualizing Biomaterial Degradation by Candida albicans Using Embedded Luminescent Molecules to Report on Substrate Digestion and Cellular Uptake of Hydrolysate. ACS Applied Bio Materials, 2(9), 3934-3941.
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2019 Saboohi, S., Short, R. D., Coad, B. R., Griesser, H. J., & Michelmore, A. (2019). The physics of plasma ion chemistry: a case study of plasma polymerization of ethyl acetate. The journal of physical chemistry letters, 10(23), 7306-7310.
DOI Scopus3 WoS4
2018 Michl, T., Barz, J., Giles, C., Haupt, M., Henze, J., Mayer, J., . . . Griesser, H. (2018). Plasma polymerization of TEMPO yields coatings containing stable nitroxide radicals for controlling interactions with prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 1(12), 6587-6595.
DOI Scopus16 WoS13
2018 Giles, C., Lamont-Friedrich, S. J., Michl, T. D., Griesser, H. J., & Coad, B. R. (2018). The importance of fungal pathogens and antifungal coatings in medical device infections. Biotechnology Advances, 36(1), 264-280.
DOI Scopus55 WoS49 Europe PMC34
2018 Khodabandeh, A., Arrua, R., Coad, B., Rodemann, T., Ohigashi, T., Kosugi, N., . . . Hilder, E. (2018). Morphology control in polymerized high internal phase emulsion templated via macro-RAFT agent composition: visualizing surface chemistry. Polymer Chemistry, 9(2), 213-220.
DOI Scopus8 WoS8
2018 Saboohi, S., Griesser, H., Coad, B., Short, R., & Michelmore, A. (2018). Promiscuous hydrogen in polymerising plasmas. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 20(10), 7033-7042.
DOI Scopus13 WoS12 Europe PMC3
2018 Akhavan, B., Michl, T., Giles, C., Ho, K., Martin, L., Sharifahmadian, O., . . . Bilek, M. (2018). Plasma activated coatings with dual action against fungi and bacteria. Applied Materials Today, 12, 72-84.
DOI Scopus60 WoS60
2018 Michl, T. D., Jung, D., Pertoldi, A., Shulte, A., Mocny, P., Klok, H. -A., . . . Coad, B. R. (2018). An acid test: Facile SI-ARGET-ATRP of methacrylic acid. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 219(15), 1800182-1-1800182-9.
DOI Scopus6 WoS5
2018 Naderi, J., Giles, C., Saboohi, S., Griesser, H., & Coad, B. (2018). Surface-grafted antimicrobial drugs: possible misinterpretation of mechanism of action. Biointerphases, 13(6), 06E409-1-06E409-9.
DOI Scopus7 WoS9 Europe PMC4
2017 Michl, T., Giles, C., Cross, A., Griesser, H., & Coad, B. (2017). Facile single-step bioconjugation of the antifungal agent caspofungin onto material surfaces: Via an epoxide plasma polymer interlayer. RSC Advances, 7(44), 27678-27681.
DOI Scopus15 WoS15
2017 Saboohi, S., Coad, B., Griesser, H., Michelmore, A., & Short, R. (2017). Synthesis of highly functionalised plasma polymer films from protonated precursor ions via the plasma α-γ transition. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 19(7), 5637-5646.
DOI Scopus13 WoS13 Europe PMC7
2017 Michl, T., Giles, C., Mocny, P., Futrega, K., Doran, M., Klok, H., . . . Coad, B. (2017). Caspofungin on ARGET-ATRP grafted PHEMA polymers: enhancement and selectivity of prevention of attachment of Candida albicans. Biointerphases, 12(5), 05G602-1-05G602-11.
DOI Scopus17 WoS17 Europe PMC11
2016 Lamont-Friedrich, S., Michl, T., Giles, C., Griesser, H., & Coad, B. (2016). Chlorine-rich plasma polymer coating for the prevention of attachment of pathogenic fungal cells onto materials surfaces. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 49(29), 294001.
DOI Scopus5 WoS5
2016 McInnes, S., Michl, T., Delalat, B., Al-Bataineh, S., Coad, B., Vasilev, K., . . . Voelcker, N. (2016). "Thunderstruck": plasma-polymer-coated porous silicon microparticles ss a controlled drug delivery system. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 8(7), 4467-4476.
DOI Scopus30 WoS28 Europe PMC12
2016 Coad, B., Griesser, H., Peleg, A., & Traven, A. (2016). Anti-infective surface coatings: design and therapeutic promise against device-associated infections. PLoS Pathogens, 12(6), 1-7.
DOI Scopus48 WoS44 Europe PMC25
2016 Michl, T., Coad, B., Hüsler, A., Valentin, J., Vasilev, K., & Griesser, H. (2016). Effects of Precursor and Deposition Conditions on Prevention of Bacterial Biofilm Growth on Chlorinated Plasma Polymers. Plasma Processes and Polymers, 13(6), 654-662.
DOI Scopus10 WoS9
2016 Saboohi, S., Coad, B., Michelmore, A., Short, R., & Griesser, H. (2016). Hyperthermal intact molecular ions play key role in retention of ATRP surface initiation capability of plasma polymer films from ethyl α-bromoisobutyrate. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 8(25), 16493-16502.
DOI Scopus16 WoS16 Europe PMC8
2015 Griesser, S. S., Jasieniak, M., Coad, B. R., & Griesser, H. J. (2015). Antifungal coatings by caspofungin immobilization onto biomaterials surfaces via a plasma polymer interlayer. Biointerphases, 10(4), 04A307-1-04A307-9.
DOI Scopus24 WoS26 Europe PMC15
2015 Coad, B. R. (2015). On the surface of it: the role of materials science in developing antifungal therapies and diagnostics. Microbiology Australia, 36(2), 71-73.
DOI WoS1
2015 Jasieniak, M., Coad, B., & Griesser, H. (2015). ToF-SIMS multivariate analysis of surface-grafted small bioactive molecules. Biointerphases, 10(4), 04A310-1-04A310-11.
DOI Scopus9 WoS9 Europe PMC7
2015 Michl, T. D., Coad, B. R., Doran, M., Osiecki, M., Kafshgari, M. H., Voelcker, N. H., . . . Griesser, H. J. (2015). Nitric oxide releasing plasma polymer coating with bacteriostatic properties and no cytotoxic side effects. Chemical Communications, 51(32), 7058-7060.
DOI Scopus40 WoS37 Europe PMC24
2015 Saboohi, S., Jasieniak, M., Coad, B., Griesser, H., Short, R., & Michelmore, A. (2015). Comparison of plasma polymerization under collisional and collision-less pressure regimes. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 119(49), 15359-15369.
DOI Scopus24 WoS23 Europe PMC8
2015 Michl, T., Coad, B., Hüsler, A., Vasilev, K., & Griesser, H. (2015). Laboratory scale systems for the plasma treatment and coating of particles. Plasma Processes and Polymers, 12(4), 305-313.
DOI Scopus23 WoS22
2015 Coad, B., Lamont-Friedrich, S., Gwynne, L., Jasieniak, M., Griesser, S., Traven, A., . . . Griesser, H. (2015). Surface coatings with covalently attached caspofungin are effective in eliminating fungal pathogens. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 3(43), 8469-8476.
DOI Scopus32 WoS30 Europe PMC17
2014 Coad, B. R., Styan, K. E., & Meagher, L. (2014). One step ATRP initiator immobilization on surfaces leading to gradient-grafted polymer brushes. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 6(10), 7782-7789.
DOI Scopus37 WoS31 Europe PMC13
2014 Michl, T. D., Coad, B. R., Doran, M., Hüsler, A., Valentin, J. D. P., Vasilev, K., & Griesser, H. J. (2014). Plasma polymerization of 1,1,1-trichloroethane yields a coating with robust antibacterial surface properties. RSC Advances, 4(52), 27604-27606.
DOI Scopus18 WoS18
2014 Coad, B., Kidd, S., Ellis, D., & Griesser, H. (2014). Biomaterials surfaces capable of resisting fungal attachment and biofilm formation. Biotechnology Advances, 32(2), 296-307.
DOI Scopus68 WoS62 Europe PMC42
2014 Lindén, J. B., Larsson, M., Coad, B. R., Skinner, W. M., & Nydén, M. (2014). Polyethyleneimine for copper absorption: kinetics, selectivity and efficiency in artificial seawater. RSC Advances, 4(48), 25063-25066.
DOI Scopus55 WoS53
2014 Coad, B., Bilgic, T., & Klok, H. (2014). Polymer brush gradients grafted from plasma-polymerized surfaces. Langmuir, 30(28), 8357-8365.
DOI Scopus27 WoS26 Europe PMC11
2013 Ameringer, T., Ercole, F., Tsang, K. M., Coad, B. R., Hou, X., Rodda, A., . . . Forsythe, J. S. (2013). Surface grafting of electrospun fibers using ATRP and RAFT for the control of biointerfacial interactions. Biointerphases, 8(1), 16-1-16-11.
DOI Scopus34 WoS32 Europe PMC13
2013 Coad, B., Jasieniak, M., Griesser, S., & Griesser, H. (2013). Controlled covalent surface immobilisation of proteins and peptides using plasma methods. Surface and Coatings Technology, 233, 169-177.
DOI Scopus88 WoS77
2012 Coad, B. R., Lu, Y., Glattauer, V., & Meagher, L. (2012). Substrate-independent method for growing and modulating the density of polymer brushes from surfaces by ATRP. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 4(5), 2811-2823.
DOI Scopus34 WoS32 Europe PMC14
2012 Coad, B., Scholz, T., Vasilev, K., Hayball, J., Short, R., & Griesser, H. (2012). Functionality of Proteins Bound to Plasma Polymer Surfaces. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 4(5), 2455-2463.
DOI Scopus56 WoS56 Europe PMC21
2012 Coad, B., Vasilev, K., Diener, K., Hayball, J., Short, R., & Griesser, H. (2012). Immobilized Streptavidin gradients as bioconjugation platforms. Langmuir, 28(5), 2710-2717.
DOI Scopus35 WoS35 Europe PMC19
2012 Christo, S., Sarvestani, G., Griesser, S., Coad, B., Griesser, H., Vasilev, K., . . . Hayball, J. (2012). Individual and population quantitative analyses of calcium flux in T-cells activated on functionalized material surfaces. Australian Journal of Chemistry, 65(1), 45-49.
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2012 Coad, B., Lu, Y., & Meagher, L. (2012). A substrate-independent method for surface grafting polymer layers by atom transfer radical polymerization: reduction of protein adsorption. Acta Biomaterialia, 8(2), 608-618.
DOI Scopus45 WoS45 Europe PMC24
2007 Coad, B. R., Kizhakkedathu, J., Haynes, C., & Brooks, D. (2007). Synthesis of Novel Size Exclusion Chromatography Support by Surface Initiated Aqueous Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization. Langmuir, 23(23), 11791-11803.
DOI Scopus12 WoS12 Europe PMC7
2007 Coad, B. R., Steels, B., Kizhakkedathu, J., Brooks, D., & Haynes, C. (2007). The influence of grafted polymer architecture and fluid hydrodynamics on protein separation by entropic interaction chromatography. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 97(3), 574-587.
DOI Scopus19 WoS19 Europe PMC7
2005 Pang, P., Koska, J., Coad, B. R., Brooks, D., & Haynes, C. (2005). Entropic interaction chromatography: separating proteins on the basis of size using end-grafted polymer brushes. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 90(1), 1-13.
DOI Scopus17 WoS17 Europe PMC6

Year Citation
2014 Nyden, B. M., Nann, T., Griesser, H. J., Coad, B., Larsson, M., & Linden, J. B. (2014). WO2014085863, Metal ion binding polymers and uses thereof.
2010 Coad, B. R., Ameringer, T., Evans, R. A., Forsythe, J. S., Hou, X., Meagher, L., . . . Tsang, K. (2010). WO2010020008-A1, Electrospun polymer fiber useful for manufacture of polymer brushes. World.

Year Citation
2006 Coad, B. R. (2006). Evaluation of entropic interaction chromatography media. (PhD Thesis).

Year Citation
2019 Coad, B. (2019). Australia’s in the Fungus Olympics, the race to find new ways to tackle disease. The Conversation.

Year Citation
2026 Vyas, H. K. N., Abdo, A. I., Kolbe, B. H., Boahen, A., Jia, S., McWhorter, A. R., . . . Richter, K. (2026). Plasma-Activated Water: An Emerging Technology for the Control of Eggshell-Associated Biofilms.
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Date

Project/ No.

Investigators

Funding Body

Amount

2024 - 2025

Plasma Activated Water: Investigating opportunities to reduce food waste in the poultry industry

Coad BR, Richter K, McWhorter A

End Food Waste CRC

$210,000

2024 - 2022

4 Industry funded projects: biomedical, pharmaceutical, horticulture, food

Coad BR et al.

Various

$217,273

2023 - 2025

Outsmarting fungal pathogens by preventing host recognition

Coad BR

Grains Research and Development Corporation

$250,000

2022 - 2023

Research Consortium for Agricultural Product Development

Bulone V, Pukala T, Krasowska M, Zannettino A, Abell A, Beattie D, Coad BR, Blencowe A

The Department for Industry, Innovation and Science, SA Govt.

$7,100,000

2022

Biosensor for early detection and surveillance of plant diseases

Francois M, Leifert W, Coad BR, Garrard T

CSIRO

$36,064

2022

Improving germination success for Australian native plant seeds using plasma treatments

Coad BR, Guerin, J

Australian Flora Foundation

$15,000

2019

3D printed renewable and biodegradable nanocellulose materials

Coad BR

Waite Research Institute Internal Grants

$20,000

2015 - 2018

DP150101674 Combating fungal biofilm growth on surfaces

Griesser HJ, Coad BR, Klok H-A, Read ND

Australian Research Council

$355,000

2016 - 2018

DP160105001 Order from chaos: Rational design of biointerfacing plasma polymer coatings

Griesser HJ, Short RD, Coad BR, Michelmore A

Australian Research Council

$260,000

2014 - 2017

1066647 Mechanisms of Interaction and Therapeutic Strategies for Polymicrobial Biofilms

Peleg AY, Traven A, Griesser HJ, Coad BR

Australian National Health and Medical Research Council

$607,232

2016 - 2017

Best-defence materials for understanding and outsmarting invasive pathogens

Griesser HJ, Plush SE, Brooks DA, Coad BR

University of South Australia, Research Themes Investment Scheme

$26,200

2016 - 2017

New in-vivo technologies for preclinical assessment of novel antimicrobial drugs against wound infections

Kopecki Z, Cowin A, Venter R, Garg S, Coad BR

University of South Australia, Research Themes Investment Scheme

$39,650

2013

Antifungal surfaces

Coad BR

University of South Australia, Divisional Research Funding Scheme

$4,000
  • I hold a research-only position but am interested to lecture on topics in biomaterials, chemistry (physical, polymer), and surface analysis
  • I have been a volunteer lecturer
  • 2021 University of Adelaide CHEM 2530 Environmental & Analytical Chemistry II, lecturer for "Water Chemistry"
  • 2016, 2012 University of South Australia Materials for the Future, guest lecturer

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2025 Co-Supervisor Greenhouse Water Harvesting for Sustainable Growth of Plants Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Aynun Nahar
2025 Co-Supervisor This project explores safe, cost-effective strategies to manage surplus and unopened packaged hospital food, using audits and stakeholder input to develop and trial prevention and reuse options, that reduce landfill and address food safety concerns. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Pei Ying Liew
2025 Co-Supervisor Nebulised plasma-activated water as an antimicrobial treatment of foodborne and clinical pathogens Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Shizuku Inomata
2025 Co-Supervisor Greenhouse Water Harvesting for Sustainable Growth of Plants Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Aynun Nahar
2025 Co-Supervisor This project explores safe, cost-effective strategies to manage surplus and unopened packaged hospital food, using audits and stakeholder input to develop and trial prevention and reuse options, that reduce landfill and address food safety concern Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Pei Ying Liew
2025 Co-Supervisor Nebulised plasma-activated water as an antimicrobial treatment of foodborne and clinical pathogens Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Shizuku Inomata
2024 Co-Supervisor Bioactive isolation from plasma-deliberated biomass via continuous-flow extraction Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Rabin Duwal
2024 Principal Supervisor Storage communication conventions and regulatory requirements for food waste reduction Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Jia En Sit
2024 Co-Supervisor Bioactive isolation from plasma-deliberated biomass via continuous-flow extraction Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Rabin Duwal
2024 Principal Supervisor Storage communication conventions and regulatory requirements for food waste reduction Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Jia En Sit
2023 Co-Supervisor Plasma-activated water as a novel disinfectant against foodborne bacteria Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Bjoern Hendrik Kolbe
2023 Co-Supervisor Plasma-activated water as a novel disinfectant against foodborne bacteria Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Bjoern Hendrik Kolbe
2022 Principal Supervisor Identification and Exploitation of Carbohydrate Polymers and Bioactive Compounds from Plant Biomass Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr David Nkurunziza
2022 Principal Supervisor This PhD project aims to understand how to improve the properties of bio-degradable packaging materials through a program of research in the fields of chemistry and materials engineering. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Melinda Nguyen
2022 Principal Supervisor Identification and Exploitation of Carbohydrate Polymers and Bioactive Compounds from Plant Biomass Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr David Nkurunziza
2022 Principal Supervisor This PhD project aims to understand how to improve the properties of bio-degradable packaging materials through a program of research in the fields of chemistry and materials engineering. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Melinda Nguyen

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2020 - 2022 Principal Supervisor Investigating the Effects of Non-thermal Air Plasma on Five Grains and Their Economically Important Pathogens Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Melanie Ford

Date Role Committee Institution Country
2022 - 2023 Vice-President Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Australia
2020 - 2022 President Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Australia
2019 - 2020 Vice-President Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Australia
2016 - 2017 Co-Chair Organising committee for the 2017 Australian Colloid Society Conference - -
2015 - ongoing Secretary Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering - Australia
2012 - 2013 Co-Chair Organising Committee for the 2013 Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Conference - Australia

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