Biography
Dr Holmes is formally trained as a polymer chemist. She has broad expertise in polymer science, ranging from modification and characterisation of polymers, nano-composites, fire retardant polymers, biodegradable polymers and composites, polymer recycling, multifunctional surface coatings as well as organic synthesis. She is currently leading the Polymer Interfaces and Composites team, which delivers to terrestrial and extra-terrestrial aerospace industries as well as working with Australian based SME's.
Fields of Research
Current Roles
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Team Leader & Senior Research Scientist
Development of multifunctional coatings, biobased composites, design of biodegradable polymers.
Academic Qualifications
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2004
Doctor of Philosophy Applied Science
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology -
2000
Bachleor of Applied Science (Applied Chemistry) Honours
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology -
1999
Bachelor of Applied Science (Applied Chemistry)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Professional Experiences
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2009-2004
Research Scientist
Co-operative Research Centre for Polymers (CRC-P) -
2004-2004
Research & Development Chemist
Toyo Ink
ORCID 0000-0002-9651-3438