Dr Nam Nghiep Tran
Associate Dean, Internationalisation
School of Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Dr. Nam Nghiep Tran is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemical Engineering and Associate Dean of Internationalisation (Southeast Asia) within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology (SET) at The University of Adelaide. A recognised leader in international engagement, Dr. Tran spearheads partnerships that strengthen academic, research, and student mobility links between Australia and Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to education, knowledge exchange, and international collaboration, Dr. Tran was honoured with the 2025 Australian Alumni Award for Building Knowledge and Connecting People, one of Australia’s most prestigious accolades celebrating alumni who have made exceptional impact through education and engagement
Originally from Can Tho City in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, Dr. Tran completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering at Can Tho University, followed by a Master of Engineering in Chemical System Engineering at The University of Tokyo under the Panasonic Scholarship. He later earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at The University of Adelaide through the Australia Awards Scholarship.
Beyond academia, Dr. Tran is deeply engaged in community building and professional networking. He co-founded the Adelaide University Vietnamese Students Association (AVA), fostering a supportive environment for Vietnamese students in South Australia, and currently serves as Chapter President of the Vietnam–Australia Scholars & Experts Association (VASEA) in South Australia, promoting intellectual exchange and cooperation between the two nations.
Dr. Tran also serves as Associate Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Green Processing and Synthesis (GREENPS). His research spans process control and instrumentation, process design and optimisation, renewable energy systems, reaction engineering, plasma technologies, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) assessment, and life cycle analysis. Through his work, he aims to advance sustainable industrial technologies while nurturing the next generation of globally connected engineers and researchers.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2023 - ongoing Senior Lecturer University of Adelaide 2022 - ongoing Associate Dean, International Strategic Partnerships University of Adelaide 2021 - 2022 Director of Strategic Partnerships for Southeast Asia University of Adelaide 2019 - ongoing Research Staff University of Adelaide 2016 - 2019 Teaching Assistant University of Adelaide 2006 - ongoing Lecturer Can Tho University, Can Tho -
Language Competencies
Language Competency English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review Japanese Can read, speak and understand spoken Vietnamese Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2014 - 2018 The University of Adelaide Australia PhD 2009 - 2011 University of Tokyo, Tokyo Japan Master of Engineering 2001 - 2006 Can Tho University, Can Tho Vietnam BSc of Chemical Engineering -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2025 Tran, Q. D., Spooner, N., Geoghehan, S., Thavarajah, S. R., Rahman, S., Tran, N. N., . . . Hessel, V. (2025). Cosmic-Ray Radiation Effects on Ibuprofen Tablet Formulation Inside and Outside of the International Space Station. Advanced Healthcare Materials, 14(4), 16 pages.
2025 Zhuang, C., Long, N. V. D., Tran, N. N., Zhang, T., Cullen, P., Akay, G., & Hessel, V. (2025). Microbubble Plasma Processing for N‐Fertigation via Plasma Catalysis. ChemCatChem, 17(6), 15 pages.
Scopus5 WoS52025 Arshad, M. Y., Hessel, V., Halog, A., Lewis, D., & Tran, N. N. (2025). Decentralisation transition in the chemical, energy, and waste management sectors: Innovations, opportunities, and sustainable pathways – A review. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 76, 19 pages.
Scopus4 WoS42025 Tahir, M. W., Arshad, M. Y., Hussain, H., Tran, N. N., & Ahmad, A. S. (2025). Measurement and evaluation of anisotropic thermophysical parameters of lithium-ion battery electrode stack: An experimental and numerical study. Next Energy, 8, 100315.
2025 Keilani, A., Arshad, M. Y., Yu, L., Osorio-Tejada, J. L., Gruber-Woelfler, H., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2025). Novel Incorporation of Environmental Social Governance Ratings for Premarket and Established Chemical Process Technologies. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 13(22), 8342-8362.
Scopus1 WoS12025 Le, K. Q., Huynh, L. H., Nguyen Thi, B. T., Nguyen, V. N. H., Tran, N. N., & Ho, Q. P. (2025). Production of bio-dicalcium phosphate from by-product of processing of catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) filet. Chemical Papers, 79(8), 5039-5050.
2025 Tran, N. N., Penna, L. K., Heath, I. M., Arshad, M. Y., Gelonch, M. E., Tejada, J. L. O., . . . Hessel, V. (2025). Integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) into the supply chain of ammonia: Case study of Africa. Sustainable Futures, 10, 100893.
Scopus1 WoS12025 David, R., Situmorang, A., Tran, N. N., Maythwe, T., Hessel, V., & Brewer, P. B. (2025). Light is sufficient to compensate for random positioning machine-simulated microgravity in plant roots. npj Microgravity, 11(1), 28-1-28-10.
2025 Tahir, M., Tahir, M. W., Arshad, M. Y., Long, N. V. D., Ahmad, A. S., & Tran, N. N. (2025). Modelling and simulation of an integrated coupled reactor for hydrogen production and carbon dioxide utilisation in an integrated fuel cell power system. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 167, 105857.
Scopus10 WoS92025 Le, T. N. Q., Lim, C. N., Fisk, I., Tran, N. N., Hessel, V., & Robertson, K. (2025). Sustainable fertiliser mesh, '4D'-precision engineered by flow chemistry: minimising agrochemical pollution. GREEN CHEMISTRY, 27(3), 696-715.
2025 Zhuang, C., Zhang, T., Cullen, P., Duc Long, N. V., Arshad, M. Y., Escribà-Gelonch, M., . . . Hessel, V. (2025). Plasma-Enzyme Catalysis and Processing for Nitrogen Fixation from Artificial Urine in ‘Plasma Bubbles’. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 83, 104576.
2024 Sarafraz, M. M., Christo, F. C., Rolfe, B., Shabani, B., Tran, N. N., Fulcheri, L., . . . Hessel, V. (2024). Thermal plasma-driven looping for metal scrap processing with hydrogen. Energy Conversion and Management, 299, 117800.
Scopus2 WoS12024 Yu, L., Keilani, A., Tran, N. N., Escribà-Gelonch, M., Goodsite, M., Sandhu, S., . . . Hessel, V. (2024). ESG assessment methodology for emerging technologies: plasma versus conventional technology for ammonia production.. RSC Sustain, 3(3), 1102-1113.
Scopus3 WoS42024 Pham, T. K. N., Nguyen, T. T., Van Duc Long, N., Tran, N. N., Arshad, M. Y., Sarafraz, M. M., & Hessel, V. (2024). Developing microfluidic purification techniques for biodiesel production from recycled grease trap waste. Sustainable Energy and Fuels, 8(24), 5806-5817.
Scopus4 WoS62024 Wahab, Y. A., Al-Ani, L. A., Khalil, I., Schmidt, S., Tran, N. N., Escribà-Gelonch, M., . . . Muhd Julkapli, N. (2024). Nanomaterials: A critical review of impact on food quality control and packaging. Food Control, 163, 110466-1-110466-17.
Scopus26 WoS212024 Van Duc Long, N., Pourali, N., Lamichhane, P., Mohsen Sarafraz, M., Nghiep Tran, N., Rebrov, E., . . . Hessel, V. (2024). Catalytic Ammonia Formation in a Microreaction Chamber with Electrically Intensified Arc Plasma. ChemCatChem, 16(13), 15 pages.
Scopus9 WoS72024 Hue Pho, Q., Hessel, V., Rebrov, E. V., Van Duc Long, N., Lamichhane, P., Nghiep Tran, N., & Losic, D. (2024). Stagnant liquid layer as “Microreaction System” in submerged plasma Micro-Jet for formation of carbon quantum dots. Chemical Engineering Journal, 495, 153571.
Scopus1 WoS12024 Hessel, V., Mukherjee, S., Mitra, S., Goswami, A., Tran, N. N., Ferlin, F., . . . Escribà-Gelonch, M. (2024). Sustainability of flow chemistry and microreaction technology. Green Chemistry, 26(18), 9503-9528.
Scopus24 WoS242024 Lamichhane, P., Pourali, N., Scott, L., Tran, N. N., Lin, L., Gelonch, M. E., . . . Hessel, V. (2024). Critical review: ‘Green’ ethylene production through emerging technologies, with a focus on plasma catalysis. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 189, 18 pages.
Scopus26 WoS262023 Le, T. N. Q., Robertson, K., Escribà-Gelonch, M., Marschner, P., Tran, N. N., Williams, P. M., . . . Hessel, V. (2023). Microflow synthesis of a formulation of phosphorus fertiliser to enhance the P content in soil and P uptake in wheat. Green Chemistry, 25(22), 9422-9437.
Scopus3 WoS32023 Hessel, V., Escribà-Gelonch, M., Schmidt, S., Tran, N. N., Davey, K., Al-Ani, L. A., . . . Gras, S. (2023). Nanofood Process Technology: Insights on How Sustainability Informs Process Design.. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 11(31), 11437-11458.
Scopus7 WoS3 Europe PMC22023 Sarafraz, M. M., Christo, F. C., Tran, N. N., Fulcheri, L., & Hessel, V. (2023). Conversion of greenhouse gases to synthetic fuel using a sustainable cyclic plasma process. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 48(16), 6174-6191.
Scopus16 WoS142023 Nguyen, M., Knowling, M., Tran, N. N., Burgess, A., Fisk, I., Watt, M., . . . Hessel, V. (2023). Space farming: Horticulture systems on spacecraft and outlook to planetary space exploration. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 194, 708-721.
Scopus35 WoS28 Europe PMC102023 Hessel, V., Escribà-Gelonch, M., Sojitra, M. K., Pranggono, R., Kinasz, D., Zhuang, C., . . . Tran, N. N. (2023). Circular Bioprocess for Phosphorus Nutrient Recovery to Grow Lettuce in Lunar Space. Green Chemistry, 25(2), 755-770.
Scopus8 WoS72023 Tran, N. N., Escribà-Gelonch, M., Sarafraz, M. M., Pho, Q. H., Sagadevan, S., & Hessel, V. (2023). Process Technology and Sustainability Assessment of Wastewater Treatment. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 62(3), 1195-1214.
Scopus33 WoS342023 Escribà-Gelonch, M., Butler, G. D., Goswami, A., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2023). Definition of agronomic circular economy metrics and use for assessment for a nanofertilizer case study.. Plant Physiol Biochem, 196, 917-924.
Scopus20 WoS15 Europe PMC22023 Šibalić, D., Šalić, A., Zelić, B., Tran, N. N., Hessel, V., Nigam, K. D. P., & Tišma, M. (2023). Synergism of ionic liquids and lipases for lignocellulosic biomass valorization. Chemical Engineering Journal, 461, 1-17.
Scopus22 WoS202023 Schmidt, S., Nguyen, A. T., Vu, H. Q., Tran, N. N., Sareela, M., Fisk, I., & Hessel, V. (2023). Microfluidic Spontaneous Emulsification for Generation of O/W Nanoemulsions - Opportunity for In-Space Manufacturing.. Advanced Healthcare Materials, 12(23), 2203363-1-2203363-18.
Scopus9 WoS6 Europe PMC42023 Pho, Q. H., Lin, L., Rebrov, E. V., Sarafraz, M., Tung, T. T., Tran, N. N., . . . Hessel, V. (2023). Process Intensification for Gram-Scale Synthesis of N-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots Immersing a Microplasma Jet in a Gas-Liquid Reactor. Chemical Engineering Journal, 452, 1-13.
Scopus21 WoS212022 Hessel, V., Liang, S., Tran, N. N., Escribà-Gelonch, M., Zeckovic, O., Knowling, M., . . . Burgess, A. (2022). Eustress in Space: Opportunities for Plant Stressors Beyond the Earth Ecosystem. Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, 9, 1-22.
Scopus14 WoS142022 Sibhatu, A. K., Weldegebrieal, G. K., Sagadevan, S., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2022). Photocatalytic activity of CuO nanoparticles for organic and inorganic pollutants removal in wastewater remediation.. Chemosphere, 300, 18 pages.
Scopus157 WoS146 Europe PMC232022 Tran, Q. D., Tran, V., Toh, L. S., Williams, P. M., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2022). Space Medicines for Space Health.. ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 13(8), 1231-1247.
Scopus18 WoS19 Europe PMC82022 Hessel, V., Tran, N. N., Asrami, M. R., Tran, Q. D., Nguyen, V. D. L., Gelonch, M. E., . . . Sundmacher, K. (2022). Sustainability of Green Solvents – Review and Perspective. Green Chemistry, 24(2), 410-437.
Scopus287 WoS2502022 Song, Z., Long, N. V. D., Qin, H., Tran, N. N., Fulcheri, L., Hessel, V., & Sundmacher, K. (2022). Thermal-plasma-assisted renewable hydrogen and solid carbon production from ionic liquid-based biogas upgrading: A process intensification study. Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification, 180, 1-6.
Scopus6 WoS42022 Sibhatu, A. K., Weldegebrieal, G. K., Imteyaz, S., Sagadevan, S., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2022). Synthesis and process parametric effects on the photocatalyst efficiency of CuO nanostructures for decontamination of toxic heavy metal ions. Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification, 173, 108814.
Scopus36 WoS332022 Sarafraz, M. M., Christo, F. C., Tran, N. N., Fulcheri, L., & Hessel, V. (2022). Thermal plasma-aided chemical looping carbon dioxide dissociation for fuel production from aluminium particles. Energy Conversion and Management, 257, 1-16.
Scopus8 WoS82022 Osorio-Tejada, J., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2022). Techno-environmental assessment of small-scale Haber-Bosch and plasma-assisted ammonia supply chains.. Sci Total Environ, 826, 154162.
Scopus78 WoS76 Europe PMC122022 Pho, Q. H., Lin, L. L., Tran, N. N., Tran, T. T., Nguyen, A. H., Losic, D., . . . Hessel, V. (2022). Rational design for the microplasma synthesis from vitamin B9 to N-doped carbon quantum dots towards selected applications. Carbon, 198, 22-33.
Scopus20 WoS202022 Osorio-Tejada, J., van't Veer, K., Long, N. V. D., Tran, N. N., Fulcheri, L., Patil, B. S., . . . Hessel, V. (2022). Sustainability analysis of methane-to-hydrogen-to-ammonia conversion by integration of high-temperature plasma and non-thermal plasma processes. Energy Conversion and Management, 269, 1-15.
Scopus32 WoS322022 Van Duc Long, N., Al-Bared, M., Lin, L., Davey, K., Tran, N. N., Pourali, N., . . . Hessel, V. (2022). Understanding plasma-assisted ammonia synthesis via crossing discipline borders of literature: A critical review. Chemical Engineering Science, 263, 1-13.
Scopus32 WoS312022 Le, T. N. Q., Hessel, V., Tran, Q. D., Tran, N. N., Priest, C., Skinner, W., . . . Cook, N. J. (2022). Critical Elements: Opportunities for Microfluidic Processing and Potential for ESG-Powered Mining Investments. Green Chemistry, 24(23), 8879-8898.
Scopus16 WoS132022 Nijhuis, J., Schmidt, S., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2022). Microfluidics and Macrofluidics in Space: ISS-Proven Fluidic Transport and Handling Concepts. FRONTIERS IN SPACE TECHNOLOGIES, 2, 17 pages.
WoS302021 Escribà-Gelonch, M., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2021). Automated High-Pressure Atline Analysis of Photo-High-P,T Vitamin D<inf>3</inf> Microfluidic Synthesis. Frontiers in Chemical Engineering, 3, 9 pages.
Scopus1 WoS12021 Sarafraz, M. M., Tran, N. N., Nguyen, H., Fulcheri, L., Burton, R., Wadewitz, P., . . . Hessel, V. (2021). Tri-fold process integration leveraging high- and low-temperature plasmas: From biomass to fertilizers with local energy and for local use. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing and Processing, 3(2), e10081-1-e10081-21.
Scopus192021 Warne, G. R., Williams, P. M., Pho, H. Q., Tran, N. N., Hessel, V., & Fisk, I. D. (2021). Impact of cold plasma on the biomolecules and organoleptic properties of foods: A review. Journal of Food Science, 86(9), 3762-3777.
Scopus37 WoS32 Europe PMC142021 Hessel, V., Escribà-Gelonch, M., Bricout, J., Tran, N. N., Anastasopoulou, A., Ferlin, F., . . . Vaccaro, L. (2021). Quantitative Sustainability Assessment of Flow Chemistry-From Simple Metrics to Holistic Assessment. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 9(29), 9508-9540.
Scopus60 WoS582021 Tran, N. N., Gelonch, M. E., Liang, S., Xiao, Z., Sarafraz, M. M., Tišma, M., . . . Hessel, V. (2021). Enzymatic pretreatment of recycled grease trap waste in batch and continuous-flow reactors for biodiesel production. Chemical Engineering Journal, 426, 1-12.
Scopus15 WoS142021 Le, T. N. Q., Tran, N. N., Escribà-Gelonch, M., Serra, C. A., Fisk, I., McClements, D. J., & Hessel, V. (2021). Microfluidic encapsulation for controlled release and its potential for nanofertilisers.. Chem Soc Rev, 50(21), 11979-12012.
Scopus35 WoS30 Europe PMC152021 Long, N. V. D., Kim, G. S., Tran, N. N., Lee, D. Y., Fulcheri, L., Song, Z., . . . Hessel, V. (2021). Biogas upgrading using ionic liquid [Bmim][PF<inf>6</inf>] followed by thermal-plasma-assisted renewable hydrogen and solid carbon production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47(100), 42075-42083.
Scopus11 WoS82021 Grimaldi, F., Tran, N. N., Sarafraz, M. M., Lettieri, P., Morales-Gonzalez, O. M., & Hessel, V. (2021). Life Cycle Assessment of an Enzymatic Ibuprofen Production Process with Automatic Recycling and Purification. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 9(39), 13135-13150.
Scopus7 WoS92021 Tran, N. N., Tišma, M., Budžaki, S., McMurchie, E. J., Ngothai, Y., Morales Gonzalez, O. M., & Hessel, V. (2021). Production of Biodiesel from Recycled Grease Trap Waste: A Review. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 60(46), 16547-16560.
Scopus18 WoS172021 Tran, N. N., Tejada, J. O., Asrami, M. R., Srivastava, A., Laad, A., Mihailescu, M., . . . Hessel, V. (2021). Economic Optimization of Local Australian Ammonia Production Using Plasma Technologies with Green/Turquoise Hydrogen. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 9(48), 16304-16315.
Scopus23 WoS212021 Hessel, V., Tran, N. N., Orandi, S., Asrami, M. R., Goodsite, M. E., & Nguyen, H. (2021). Continuous-Flow Extraction of Adjacent Metals - a Disruptive Economic Window for In-Situ Resource Utilization of Asteroids?. Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English), 60(7), 3368-3388.
Scopus16 WoS16 Europe PMC42021 Nijhuis, J., Tran, Q. D., Tran, N. N., Dinh, T., Phan, H. -P., Nguyen, N. T., . . . Hessel, V. (2021). Toward on-board microchip synthesis of CdSe vs. PbSe nanocrystalline quantum dots as a spectral decoy for protecting space assets. Reaction Chemistry & Engineering, 6(3), 471-485.
Scopus6 WoS52021 Ostojčić, M., Budžaki, S., Flanjak, I., Bilić Rajs, B., Barišić, I., Tran, N. N., . . . Strelec, I. (2021). Production of biodiesel by Burkholderia cepacia lipase as a function of process parameters.. Biotechnol Prog, 37(2), 1-9.
Scopus9 WoS92021 Wouters, M., Rahman, S., Myamoto, H., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2021). Continuous microfluidic solvent extraction of cobalt from mimicked and real asteroid leaching solutions. Separation and Purification Technology, 260, 1-15.
Scopus11 WoS102021 Asrami, M. R., Tran, N. N., Nigam, K. D. P., & Hessel, V. (2021). Solvent extraction of metals: Role of ionic liquids and microfluidics. Separation and Purification Technology, 262, 118289-1-118289-15.
Scopus74 WoS672021 Pho, H., Escriba-Gelonch, M., Losic, D., Rebrov, E. V., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2021). Survey of synthesis processes for N-doped carbon dots assessed by green chemistry and circular and EcoScale metrics. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 9(13), 4755-4770.
Scopus22 WoS202021 Lin, L., Pho, H. Q., Zong, L., Li, S., Pourali, N., Rebrov, E., . . . Hessel, V. (2021). Microfluidic plasmas: Novel technique for chemistry and chemical engineering. Chemical Engineering Journal, 417, 129355-1-129355-16.
Scopus85 WoS842020 Deng, Q., Tran, N. N., Razi Asrami, M., Schober, L., Gröger, H., & Hessel, V. (2020). Ionic Liquid/Water Continuous-Flow System with Compartmentalized Spaces for Automatic Product Purification of Biotransformation with Enzyme Recycling. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 59(48), 21001-21011.
Scopus11 WoS112020 Šibalić, D., Šalić, A., Tušek, A. J., Sokač, T., Brekalo, K., Zelić, B., . . . Tišma, M. (2020). Sustainable Production of Lipase from Thermomyces lanuginosus: Process Optimization and Enzyme Characterization. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 59(48), 21144-21154.
Scopus23 WoS192020 Sarafraz, M. M., Tran, N. N., Pourali, N., Rebrov, E. V., & Hessel, V. (2020). Thermodynamic potential of a novel plasma-assisted sustainable process for co-production of ammonia and hydrogen with liquid metals. Energy Conversion and Management, 210, 112709-1-112709-13.
Scopus27 WoS262020 Sibalic, D., Salic, A., Zelic, B., Nghiep, N. T., Hessel, V., & Tisma, M. (2020). A New Spectrophotometric Assay for Measuring the Hydrolytic Activity of Lipase from Thermomyces lanuginosus: A Kinetic Modeling. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, 8(12), 4818-4826.
WoS102020 Hessel, V., Sarafraz, M. M., & Tran, N. N. (2020). The resource gateway: Microfluidics and requirements engineering for sustainable space systems. Chemical Engineering Science, 225, 17 pages.
Scopus13 WoS132020 Pho, Q. -H., Losic, D., Ostrikov, K., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2020). Perspectives on plasma-assisted synthesis of N-doped nanoparticles as nanopesticides for pest control in crops. Reaction Chemistry and Engineering, 8(5), 1374-1396.
Scopus30 WoS192020 Asrami, M. R., Tran, N., Saien, J., & Hessel, V. (2020). Mass Transfer Characterization of Ionic Liquid Solvents for Extracting Phenol from Aqueous Phase in a Microscale Coiled Flow Inverter. Industrial & engineering chemistry research, 59(37), 16427-16436.
Scopus12 WoS112019 Tišma, M., Tadić, T., Budžaki, S., Ostojčić, M., Šalić, A., Zelić, B., . . . Hessel, V. (2019). Lipase Production by Solid-State Cultivation of Thermomyces Lanuginosus on By-Products from Cold-Pressing Oil Production. Processes, 7(7), 1-12.
Scopus23 WoS162018 Tran, N., McMurchie, E., & Ngothai, Y. (2018). Biodiesel production from recycled grease trap waste: a case study in South Australia. Part 1: the pre-treatment of high free fatty acid feedstock. ChemistrySelect, 3(9), 2509-2514.
Scopus13 WoS112018 Tran, N., McMurchie, E., & Ngothai, Y. (2018). Biodiesel production from recycled grease trap waste: a case study in South Australia. Part 2: optimization of the transesterification process. ChemistrySelect, 3(13), 3626-3631.
Scopus9 WoS82018 Tran, N., Tišma, M., Budžaki, S., McMurchie, E., Gonzalez, O., Hessel, V., & Ngothai, Y. (2018). Scale-up and economic analysis of biodiesel production from recycled grease trap waste. Applied Energy, 229(C), 142-150.
Scopus55 WoS45- Le, T. N. Q., Robertson, K., Fisk, I., Tran, N. N., Yang, D., Selomulya, C., & Hessel, V. (n.d.). Flow-Made Fertilisers for Cherry Belle Radish (Raphanus Sativus L.) Growth in Acidic and Calcareous Soils. -
Book Chapters
Year Citation 2022 Tran, Q. D., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2022). Frontier Medical Technologies to Support Space Exploration. In V. Hessel, J. Stoudemire, H. Miyamoto, & I. Fisk (Eds.), In-Space Manufacturing and Resource Earth and Planetary Exploration Applications (pp. 47-65). Online: Wiley-VCH.
DOI Scopus12022 Tran, N. N., Le, T. N. Q., Pho, H. Q., Tran, T. T., & Hessel, V. (2022). Nanofertilizers and Nanopesticides for Crop Growth. In J. -T. Chen (Ed.), Plant and Nanoparticles (pp. 367-394). Singapore: Springer.
DOI Scopus82022 Zhuang, C., Kinasz, D., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2022). Mining of Phosphorus from Moon Crust - Spillover of Learning from Earth. In V. HEssel, J. Stoudemire, H. Miyamoto, & I. D. Fisk (Eds.), In-Space Manufacturing and Resources: Earth and Planetary Exploration Applications (pp. 205-222). Wiley.
DOI2021 Ferlin, F., Tran, N. N., Anastasopoulou, A., Gelonch, M. E., Lanari, D., Valentini, F., . . . Vaccaro, L. (2021). From green chemistry principles to sustainable flow chemistry. In Flow Chemistry: Volume 2: Applications (pp. 159-192). De Gruyter.
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Conference Papers
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Conference Items
Year Citation 2021 Tran, Q. D., Spooner, N., Geoghegan, S., Stoudemire, J., Tran, N. N., Fisk, I., & Hessel, V. (2021). Cosmic-ray Irradiation Study of a Space Medicine for Future On-Orbit Manufacturing. Poster session presented at the meeting of Luxembourg Space Resources Week 2021. Luxembourg.
DOI2021 Tran, Q. D., Rahman, S., Thavarajah, S., Zeckovic, O., Stoudemire, J., Tran, N. N., & Hessel, V. (2021). Long-duration stability study of medicines on the International Space Station providing data for potential future on-orbit manufacturing. Poster session presented at the meeting of 43rd COSPAR Scientific Assembly. Virtual Platform. 2018 Tran, Q. D., Tran, N. N., Hessel, V., Shen, S., Nguyen, H., & Arjomandi, M. (2018). Guardian Satellite-based Flow-Chemistry System Producing Quantum Dots as Counter Measure to Divert Missile Attack. Poster session presented at the meeting of 18th Australian Space Research Conference.
DOI2016 Tran, N., Tran, C., Ho, P., Hall, P., McMurchie, E., Hessel, V., & Ngothai, Y. (2016). Extraction of fats, oil and grease from grease trap waste for biodiesel production. Poster session presented at the meeting of Sixth International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste. Venice, Italy.
1. Title: The functional-solvent enabled factory - Circular biocatalytic production
Funding scheme: ORG121511: Universities Australia - DAAD - Australia Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme 2021
2. Title: Biochar for carbon removal and improved livelihoods in Vietnam
Funding scheme: Vietnam Carbon Markets - DFAT Business Partnerships Platform 2022
3. Title: Academic Skills Development in Digital World: Capacity Development Program for Tertiary Educators
Funding scheme: Australia Awards Fellowships 2023
CHEM ENG 4050 - Advanced Chemical Engineering
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CHEM ENG 2017/7027 - Transport Processes in the Environment
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CHEM ENG 4043 - Special Studies in Chemical Engineering
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2025 Co-Supervisor Sustainable Recovery of Valuable Metals from Electronic Waste Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Songming Zheng 2025 Co-Supervisor Electronic waste recycling Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Vuong Mai Khanh Tran 2025 Co-Supervisor Sustainability Assessment of Space Horticulture Plants Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Mr Roberto Damico 2024 Principal Supervisor Integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) into Process Design Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Muhammad Yousaf Arshad 2023 Co-Supervisor Investigation and development of fundamental process engineering design applications for resource and food security in extra-terrestrial and hostile environments Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Lachlan Bryce Maddaford -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2022 - 2024 Co-Supervisor Cold plasma-induced quality changes in foods and beverages and plasma’s potential use in space exploration Doctor of Philosophy under a Jointly-awarded Degree Agreement with Doctorate Full Time Mr George Robert Warne 2021 - 2025 Co-Supervisor Preparation of Controlled Release Phosphorus Fertilisers via Advanced Flow Technologies for Enhancing Crop Yields in Degraded Soils Doctor of Philosophy under a Jointly-awarded Degree Agreement with Doctorate Full Time Mr Nguyen Quang Tu Le 2021 - 2025 Co-Supervisor Intensification of Micro-Plasma Bubble Processing for N-Fixation and its Potential Application Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Changping Zhuang
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Editorial Boards
Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country 2019 - ongoing Associate Editor Green Processing and Synthesis Walter de Gruyter Poland
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