Person
Ellis, Amanda
FTSE
- Occupation
- Chemical engineer, Chemist and Nanotechnologist
- Website
- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0053-5641
Summary
Amanda Ellis, a chemist, chemical engineer and nanotechnology expert, was awarded an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellow 2017-2019 at the University of Melbourne and was appointed Professor of Chemical Engineering/Nanotechnology. In 2019 she was appointed Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Melbourne, and then Head of School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering in 2022. [2025 CV held by the Encyclopedia].
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"Professor Amanda Ellis FTSE
Professor of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne
Nanotechnology trailblazer
Professor Amanda Ellis is a leading applied chemist and nanotechnology researcher. She is internationally recognised for her work in surface and interface science, with diverse applications spanning energy harvesting and storage, DNA nanotechnologies and sustainable building materials. Her patented inventions include turbostatic carbon films, transparent electrodes, DNA genotyping, antibiofouling membranes and nanoscale device fabrication. Through collaborations with industry, Professor Ellis has translated surface science into practical technologies including Australian banknotes, desalination membranes and lithium-ion battery anodes. She has extensive senior leadership experience, having led complex, multi-institutional projects and diverse strategic portfolios across science and engineering. Currently President of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, she has received multiple honours recognising significant contributions to leadership, innovation and professional service." [from https://www.atse.org.au/who-we-are/our-fellows/new-fellows-2026/#Ellis 2026-10-06]
Chronology
- 2026 -
- Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
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Created: 9 July 2025, Last modified: 6 October 2026