Dr Diana Tran
Position | Lecturer |
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Org Unit | Chemical Engineering |
diana.tran@adelaide.edu.au | |
Telephone | 831 32902 |
Location |
Floor/Room
N108
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Engineering North
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North Terrace
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Biography/ Background
· Jan 2019-present: Lecturer and Researcher, School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, SA
· Jul 2017-Dec 2018: ARC Senior Research Associate (B) for ARC Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation Research Hub, School of Chemical Engineering, The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, SA
· Feb 2017-Jul 2017: Teaching Assistant for Level IV CHEM ENG 4056 Research Practice Course, School of Chemical Engineering, The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, SA
· Aug 2016-Feb 2017: Interim Hub Manager for ARC Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation Research Hub, School of Chemical Engineering, The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, SA
· Mar 2014-Aug 2016: Postdoctoral Research Fellow (A), Leader of Graphene Research team, School of Chemical Engineering, The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, SA
· Jul 2013-Mar 2014: Visiting Postdoctoral Research Fellow (A), School of Chemical Engineering, The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, SA
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Qualifications
- 2010 Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Minerals and Materials), The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, Ian Wark Research Institute
- 2005 Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours (II class), The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, School of Chemical Engineering
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Awards & Achievements
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Research Funding
· 2014-2016: Industry funding from SA largest graphite companies Valence Industries and Archer Exploration (total $800K), and several other industry projects with Talga Resources, Adiden, MRL Corporation, IMO and SA Water (total funding >$150K)
· 2015: The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematics Sciences (ECMS) Research Support Scheme, Cobwebs and cocoons for biomedicine: Investigating silk proteins for biomedical applications ($26,400), Chief Investigator: Dr Gretal Png
· 2015: The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, Interdisciplinary Research Grant, Graphene terahertz metamaterials for biological sensing ($27,000), Chief Investigator: Prof. Derek Abbott, Other investigators: Dr Alex Dinovitsoer, Prof. Dusan Losic
· 2014: The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematics Sciences (ECMS) Research Support Scheme for capital equipment ($20K) for Particle Sizer Analyser
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Publications
Book Chapters
- Md J Nine, D. N.H. Tran, M. A. Cole, D. Losic, Graphene and graphene based materials for surface protection, Eds: M. Aliofkhazraei, Handbook of Modern Coating Technologies: VOL 4, Elsevier, 2016
- Md J. Nine, T. Tran, D. Losic, Building complex graphene architecture by self-assembly, Eds. C. Raston et al, Comprehensive Supramolecular Chemistry II, Elsevier, 2016
Peer Reviewed Papers
- R. Karunagaran, C. Coghlan, T. T. Tran, S. Kabiri, D. N. H. Tran, C. Doonan, D. Losic, Electrocatalytic Activity of Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Phases in Graphene Aerogels, New Journal of Chemistry, 2017 (in review).
- S. Kabiri, F. Degryse, D. N. H. Tran, R. da Silva, M. McLaughlin, D. Losic, Graphene Oxide a New Carrier for Slow Release of Plant Micronutrients, ACS Applied Materials & Interface, 2017 (in review).
- S. Kabiri, R. Baird, D. N. H. Tran, I. Andelkovic, M. McLaughlin, D. Losic, Co-granulation of Low Rates of Graphene and Graphene Oxide with Macronutrient Fertilizers Remarkably Improves Their Physical Properties, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2017 (in review).
- A. Gholampour, M. V. Kiamahalleh, D. N. H. Tran, T. Ozbakkaloglu, D. Losic, Influence of Graphene Oxide Contents on the Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortar Composites, Cement and Concrete Research, 2017 (in review).
- F. Alotabi, T. T. Tran, M. D. Nine, S. Kabiri, D. N. H. Tran, D. Losic, Ultrafast and High Performing Reduction of Graphene Oxide Films Using Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet Method, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2017 (in review).
- S. Lath, D. A. Navarro, D. N. H. Tran, A. Kumar, D. Losic, M. McLaughlin, Sorption of Cadmium and Arsenate Ions onto Graphene-Based Materials: Towards Mixed-Mode Remediation of Heavy Metals, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2017 (in review).
- T. T. Tran, M. J. Nine, M. Krebsz, T. Pasinszki, C. Coghlan, D. N. H. Tran, D. Losic, Recent Advances in Sensing Applications of Graphene Assemblies and Their Composites, Advanced Functional Materials, 2017 (in press).
- M. J. Nine, Md Ayub, A. C. Zander, D. N. H. Tran, B. S. Cazzolato, D. Losic, Graphene Based Lamella Network for Enhanced Sound Adsorption, Advanced Functional Materials, 2017 (in press).
- R. Karunagaran, T. T. Tran, C. Shearer, D. N. H. Tran, C. Coghlan, C. Doonan, D. Losic, A Unique 3D Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Composite as High-Performance Oxygen Reduction Catalyst, Materials, 2017, 10, 921-930.
- M. J. Nine, T. T. Tran, S. Kabiri, D. N. H. Tran, D. Losic, Graphene-Borate as an Efficient Fire Retardant for Cellulosic Materials with Multiple and Synergetic Modes of Action, ACS Applied Materials & Interface, 2017, 9, 10160-101168.
- M. J. Nine, T. T. Tung, F. K. Alotaibi, D. N. H. Tran, D. Losic, Facile Adhesion-Tuning of Superhydrophobic Surfaces Between “Lotus” and “Petal” Effect and Their Influence on Icing and De-icing Properties, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2017, 9, 8393-8402.
- M. J. Nine, D. N. H. Tran, A. ElMekawy, D. Losic, Interlayer Growth of Borates for Highly Adhesive Graphene Coatings with Enhanced Abrasion Resistance, Fire-Retardant and Antibacterial Performance, Carbon, 2017, 117, 252-262.
- M. J. Nine, M. A. Cole, L. Johnson, D. N. H. Tran, D. Losic, Robust Superhydrophobic Graphene-Based Composite Coatings with Self-Cleaning and Corrosion Barrier Properties, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2017, 7, 28482-28493
- Q. J. Le, T. Wang. D. N. H. Tran, F. Dong, Y. X. Zhang, D. Losic, Morphology-Controlled MnO2 Modified Silicon Diatoms for High-Performance Asymmetric Supercapacitors, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2017, 5, 10856-10865.
- T. T. Tran, J. Yoo, F. K. Alotaibi, Md. J. Nine, R. Karunagaran, M. Krebsz, G. T. Nguyen, D. N. H. Tran, J-F. Feller, D. Losic Graphene Oxide-Assisted Liquid Phase Exfoliation of Graphite into Graphene for Highly Conductive Film and Electrochemical Sensors, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2016, 8, 16521-16532.
- S. Kabiri, D. H. N. Tran, M. A. Cole, D. Losic, Functionalized Three-dimensional (3D) Graphene Composite for High Efficiency Removal of Mercury, Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 2016, 2, 390-402
- S. Kabiri, D. H. N. Tran, S. Azari, D. Losic, Graphene-Diatom Silica Aerogels for Efficient Removal Of Mercury Ions from Water, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2015, 7, 11815-11823.
- I. Andjelkovic, D. H. N. Tran, S. Kabiri, S. Azari, M. Markovic, D. Losic, Graphene Aerogels Decorated with α-FeOOH Nanoparticles for Efficient Adsorption of Arsenic From Contaminated Waters, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2015, 7, 9758-9766.
- D. H. N. Tran, S. Kabiri, L. Wang, D. Losic, Engineered Graphene-Nanoparticle Aerogel Composites for Efficient Removal of Phosphate From Water, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2015, 3, 6844-6852.
- M. J. Nine, M. A. Cole, D. H. N. Tran, D. Losic, Graphene: A Multipurpose Material for Protective Coatings, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2015, 3, 12580-12602.
- D. H. N. Tran, S. Kabiri, T. R. Wang, D. Losic, Selective Adsorption of Oil-Water Mixtures Using Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-Graphene Sponges, Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 2016, 2, 390-402, Featured as Journal Cover
- S. Kabiri, D. H. N. Tran, T. Altalhi, D. Losic, Outstanding Adsorption Performance of Graphene-Carbon Nanotube Aerogels for Continuous Oil Removal, Carbon, 2014, 80, 523-533.
- D. H. N. Tran, S. Kabiri, D. Losic, A Green Approach for the Reduction of Graphene Oxide Nanosheets Using Non-Aromatic Amino Acids, Carbon, 2014, 76, 193-202.
- A. H. Leung, E. L. Prime, D.N.H. Tran, Q. Fu, A.J. Christofferson, G.Yiapanis, I. Yarovsky, G.G. Qiao, D. H. Solomon, Dynamic performance of duolayers at the air/water interface. 1. Experimental analysis, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2014, 118, 10919-10926.
- A. J. Christofferson, G. Yiapanis, A. H. Leung, E. L. Prime, D. N. H. Tran, G.G. Qiao, D. H. Solomon, I. Yarovsky, Dynamic performance of duolayers at the air/water interface. 2. Mechanistic insights from all-atom simulations, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2014, 118, 10927-10933.
- D.N.H. Tran, E. L. Prime, M. Plazzer, A.H.M. Leung, I. Yarovsky, G.G. Qiao, D. H. Solomon, D.H. Molecular interactions behind the synergistic effect in mixed monolayers of 1-octadecanol and ethylene glycol monooctadecyl ether, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2013, 117, 3603-3612.
- E. L. Prime, D.N.H. Tran, A.H.M. Leung, D. Sunartio, G. G. Qiao, D. H. Solomon, Formation of dynamic duolayer systems at the air/water interface by using non-ionic hydrophilic polymers, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Journal of Chemistry, 2013, 66, 807-813.
- P.W. Schouten, S. Putland, C. J. Lemckert, I. D. Underhill, D. Solomon, D. Sunartio, A. Leung, E. Prime, D.N.H. Tran, G. Qiao, Evaluation of an evaporation suppressing monolayer system in a controlled wave tank environment: A pilot investigation, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Journal of Water Resources, 2012, 16, 49-64.
- E. Prime, D.N.H. Tran, A. Leung, H. Gill, D. Solomon, G. Qiao, I. Dagley, New technology to reduce evaporation from large water storages, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Government National Water Commission, Waterlines Report Series No 80, 2012, 1-40.
- E.L. Prime, D.N.H. Tran, M. Plazzer, D. Sunartio, A.H.M. Leung, G. Yiapanis, S. Baoukina, I. Yarovsky, G. G. Qiao, D. H. Solomon, D.H. Rational design of monolayers for improved water evaporation mitigation, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2012, 415, 47-58.
- D.N.H. Tran, C. P. Whitby, D. Fornasiero, J. Ralston, Selective separation of very fine particles at a planar air-water interface, International Journal of Mineral Processing, 2010, 94, 35-42.
- D.N.H. Tran, C. P. Whitby, D. Fornasiero, J. Ralston, J. Foamability in the presence of fine graphite and quartz particles with a triblock copolymer, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2010, 348, 460-468.
Conference Papers
- I. Andjelkovic, S. Kabiri, S. Azari, M. Markovic, D.N.H. Tran, R. Karungagaran, D. Losic, Outstanding adsorption of arsenic from contaminated waters using graphene/iron oxide nanoparticles-aerogles, RACI ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n National Congress, 7-12 Dec 2014, Adelaide (oral presentation)
- S. Kabiri, D. Tran, D. Losic, Graphene aerogel composite for removal oil from waste waters, RACI ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n National Congress, 7-12 Dec 2014, Adelaide (poster presentation)
- H. Dalal, D. Tran, A. Santos, D. Losic, Graphene oxide membranes with advanced controllable properties for ionic and molecular transport , ANN Early Career Workshop, 9 July 2014, Sydney, NSW, (abstract and oral presentation)
- S. Kabiri, D.N.H. Tran, D. Losic, Graphene/carbon nanotube hydrogels and aerogels for selective removal of oils and organic contaminants, NanoTech Conference USA, Washington, 15-18 June, 2014 (abstract and oral presentation)
- D.N.H. Tran, S.Kabiri, D. Losic, A green approach for the reduction of graphene oxide nanosheets using non-aromatic amino acids, NanoTech Conference USA, Washington, 15-18 June, 2014 (poster presentation)
- D.N.H. Tran, S. Karbiri, D. Losic, Reduction of graphene oxide nanosheets via amino acids, ICONN 2014 International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and ACMM23, 23th ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2-6 Feb 2014 Adelaide, paper 00410, (oral presentation)
- D.N.H. Tran, S. Kabiri, D. Losic, Green Approach for Reduction of Graphene Oxide Using Amino Acids, OzCarbon 2013, 1-3 Dec 2013, Melbourne ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, Melbourne, (abstract and poster presentation)
- P.W. Schouten, S. Putland, C.J. Lemckert, D. Solomon, A. Leung, A., D. Tran, G. Qiao, Assessment of new chemical film monolayers for use as long-term evaporation reduction systems, Urban Water Security Research Alliance 3rd Science Forum, Brisbane, QLDS, Sept 2011 (abstract and oral presentation)
- D. Tran, C. Whitby, D. Fornasiero, J. Ralston, Particles in foams, 83rd ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, New York, USA, June 2009 (abstract and oral presentation)
- D. Tran, C. Whitby, D. Fornasiero, J. Ralston, Selective separation of fine particles at an air-water interface, 83rd ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, New York, USA, June 2009 (abstract and oral presentation)
- D. Tran, C. Whitby, D. Fornasiero, J. Ralston, Novel fine particle separation - Particles at liquid-vapour interfaces, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Colloid and Interface Symposium, Adelaide, SA, Feb 2009 (oral presentation)
Patent
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Losic, Md. J. Nine, D. N.H. Tran,
Graphene composites for fire retardants, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n patent application 35254616, 2017
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Losic, Md. J. Nine, D. N.H. Tran,
Multipurpose graphene composites, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n patent application 35256201, 2017
- D. Losic, S. Kabiri, D. N.H. Tran, Graphene for fertilizer applications,
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n patent application 2016905131, 2017
- D. Losic, D.N,H. Tran, S. Kabiri, Graphene 3-d composites, Aust Patent Application, 2015
- D.N.H. Tran, C.P. Whitby, D. Fornasiero, D. Faulkner, J. Ralston, New ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Provisional Patent Application “A Process and Device for Effecting Selective Separation of Particles”, Reference number: 2009902629, 2009
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Professional Associations
2014-present Member of Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS)
2004-present Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
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Community Engagement
- 2014-present: Regular reviewer for Journal papers in materials science including Carbon, Materials Chemistry, ACS Materials & Interface, etc.
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