Dr Cara Doherty

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https://people.csiro.au/D/C/Cara-Doherty

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Biography

Cara undertook her PhD studies in Physical Chemistry at the University of Melbourne, developing porous electrode materials for high power lithium-ion batteries. She is presently a materials research scientist at CSIRO Manufacturing in the Advanced Materials and Processes Program. Her current research efforts are to develop cutting-edge porous materials used for the benefit of the environment including sensors for toxic water systems, energy storage devices and membranes for fuel cells. Cara is developing MOF encapsulated biomolecules for sensors and is working toward building a direct air capture (DAC) demonstrator.

Academic Qualifications

2009

PhD Physical Chemistry
The University of Melbourne
2002

BSc Applied Physics (1st Class Honours)
Curtin University of Technology

Professional Experiences

2002-2004

R&D Scientist/Engineer
Structural Monitoring Systems

Achievements and Awards

2017-2020

Veski Inspiring Women Fellowship
Veski
2018-2019

Participant in Homeward Bound Women in Science Leadership Program
https://homewardboundprojects.com.au/
2014-2017

Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA)
ARC
2014-2015

L’Oréal Woman in Science Award
L’Oréal
2014-2017

Julius Career Award
CSIRO
2013-2014

Victorian Young Tall Poppy Science Award
Australian Institute of Policy and Science

Publications

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