Nanoscale Organisation and Dynamics
Assoc. Prof. Gary R. Dennis
Associate Professor Gary R. Dennis | Deputy Dean, School of Science, Western Sydney University |
Keywords | polymer, chromatography, diffusion, chemical analysis, surface chemistry |
Collaborators (internal) |
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Contact Details | Associate Professor Gary R. Dennis Nanoscale Organisation and Dynamics Group | School of Science Parramatta Campus - Building EHA.1.22 Western Sydney University Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW, 2751 AUSTRALIA E-mail: g.dennis@westernsydney.edu.au Phone: [+61 2] 9685 9939 |
Research Candidates
Current PhD Candidates:
# Associate Professor Dennis is Co-Supervisor to these students.
Past Group Members:
Mr David Shock # | 2008 - 2018 | "Destroying soil contamination with high power ultrasound" |
Ms Danijela Kokic # | 2010 - 2017 | "Advanced analytical methods for biological analysis" |
Ms Kristina Eriksson-Scott | 2009 - 2016 | "Aqueous silane systems for corrosion protection" |
Dr James Stranger # | 2012 - 2016 | "NMR studies of molecular dynamics in liquid electrolytes" |
Dr Marlene van der Sterren | 2010 - 2013 | "Assessment of the impact of rainwater tanks on urban run-off quantity and quality characteristics" |
Dr Michelle Camenzuli # | 2010 - 2013 | "Advances in HPLC column technology" |
Dr Gregory Czaban # | 2009 - 2013 | "Synthetic studies towards the human telomerase inhibitors the Rubromycins" |
Dr Arienne Soliven # | 2009 - 2013 | "Exploring the retention characteristics of stationary phases" |
Dr Scott Willis # | 2009 - 2013 | "Development of brownian ratchets for solution phase chemical separation" |
Dr Colleen Milroy # | 2008 - 2011 | "Targeted isolations in preparative scale 2DHPLC" |
Dr Paul Stevenson # | 2008 - 2011 | "In-situ modification of monolithic columns towards improved selectivity & faster separations" |
Dr Andrew Norris # | "Endocrine disruption assessment using quantitative biomarkers: a case study of Gambusia holbrooki" |
# Associate Professor Dennis Co-Supervised these students.
Research Interests
My interests are polymer chemistry, surface chemistry and chromatography and I/we are currently working on projects in the following areas;
- Silane passivation of metals for control of corrosion
- Brownian ratchets for separation of molecules
- Synthesis and characterization of new chromatographic surfaces
- Polymer chromatography
- Polymers for stabilization of tear films
- Mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites
- UV and EB cured polymer coatings
- Surface properties of polymer Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett films
- Effect of molecular shape on polymer diffusion
- Analysis of endocrine disruptors in waste waters
- Surface chemistry of red mud after high power ultrasound
- Use of high power ultrasound for remediation of dioxins
- The effects of rainwater detention on water quality in the Hawkesbury catchment
- Production and optimisation of Bioconcrete
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