Materials Node - Australian National Fabrication Facility Limited

ANFF Materials Node

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Overview

The ANFF Materials Node brings together specific strengths in the fabrication of both hard and soft materials, particularly organic and inorganic electronic materials.

The Materials Node is based at the University of Newcastle (UoN) and the University of Wollongong (UoW). It combines the skills, facilities and expertise of the Translational Research Initiative for Cell Engineering and Printing (TRICEP), the ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES), the UoW Intelligent Polymer Research Institute (IPRI), and the UoN’s Centre for Organic Electronics. Between them, these partners offer extensive and unique capabilities in the design, development and fabrication of nanostructured electronic materials and devices.

Node Competencies

3D printing; Bioprinting; Specialist ink manufacture; Organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs); Organic photovoltaics (OPVs); Polymer actuators; Non-conventional organic electronics applications; Ceramics; Batteries and Energy Storage; Superconductivity; Electronic, spintronic, ferroelectronic and thermoelectric materials; Light metals and steel processing.

Contact

Node Director: Prof Peter Innis
Email: innis@uow.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 4221 3600

Facility Manager: Daniel Lawrence
Email: ldaniel@uow.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 4033 9007

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Location

University of Wollongong

Address

AIIM Facility (Building 231), Innovation Campus
University of Wollongong
Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500

University Newcastle

Address

A409, NIER
University of Newcastle
Callaghan NSW 2308

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Experts

Prof Peter Innis

(PEE-ter INN-uhss)

Node Director

Peter is the director of ANFF Materials and has extensive world recognised expertise in the area of conducting polymers. He brings significant experience in the areas of electroactive materials development and characterisation with applications in areas such as fibres, smart textiles, electrofluidics, electrochromics. Additionally, Peter has extensive experience in the development of novel devices utilising 3D printing, melt extrusion and fibre production utilising nano-composites. With over 10 years' experience in facilities management, intellectual property and research contracts, he not only understands the research ecosystem but is also able to assist in facilitating the commercial aspects of project development.

University of Wollongong

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Daniel Lawrence

(DAN-yuhl lorrence)

Facility Manager

Daniel Lawrence, formerly a Design Engineer with the ANFF-supported Translational Research Initiative for Cell Engineering and Printing (TRICEP), brings extensive engineering experience to the leadership team. With expertise spanning medical, aerospace, nuclear physics and regenerative medicine, he has consistently delivered engineering solutions that advance scientific research and enhance market potential.

Manufacturing and machining, Modelling and Device Design

University of Wollongong

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Dr Matthew Barr

(MATH-yoo bar)

Senior Support Officer

Matthew is a research associate and support officer in the Centre for Organic Electronics (COE), which comprises one half of the Materials Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF).

Deposition, Testing and validation

University of Newcastle

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