Dr Bryan Coad
Grant-Funded Researcher (C)
School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Dr Bryan Coad is a Senior Research Fellow (Senior Mortlock Fellow) 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).
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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.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2023 - ongoing Research Director Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre 2023 - ongoing Senior Mortlock Fellow School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, University of Adelaide 2017 - ongoing 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 -
Awards and Achievements
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 - -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2006 The University of British Columbia Canada PhD 1997 Simon Fraser University Canada BSc -
Research Interests
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Journals
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Conference Papers
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Patents
Year Citation 2014 Nyden, B. M., Nann, T., Griesser, H. J., Coad, B. R., Larsson, M., & Linden, J. B. (2014). WO2014085863-A1, Metal ion binding polymers and uses thereof. World. 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. -
Theses
Year Citation 2006 Coad, B. R. (2006). Evaluation of entropic interaction chromatography media. (PhD Thesis). -
Internet Publications
Year Citation 2019 Coad, B. (2019). Australia’s in the Fungus Olympics, the race to find new ways to tackle disease. The Conversation.
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
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2024 Co-Supervisor Management strategies for surplus ready-to-eat food from a hospital foodservice/s Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Ms Pei Ying Liew 2024 Co-Supervisor Bioactive isolation from plasma-deliberated biomass via continuous-flow extraction Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Rabin Duwal 2024 Co-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 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 -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
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
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Committee Memberships
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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