Dr Melissa Skidmore

Senior Research Scientist

https://people.csiro.au/S/M/Melissa-Skidmore

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Biography

Leading the Polymer Chemistry Team Dr Skidmore is an experienced organic, polymer and computational chemist who specialises in the development and commercialisation of CSIRO’s Reversible Addition Fragmentation chain Transfer (RAFT) polymerisation technology. Dr Skidmore’s current research interests include the commercial uptake of RAFT technology and RAFT agents. Melissa’s current research interests include using RAFT polymerisation technology to tailor PAN (polyacrylonitrile) material to enable the development of the next generation of carbon fibre, the development of improved aqueous polymer compositions (paint) and improvement of photochromic lens performance. Dr Skidmore is a former recipient of the Monica Elizabeth Reum Memorial Prize and CSIRO Payne-Scott Award.

Professional Areas

Current Roles

Team Leader
Polymer Chemistry
Research Scientist/ Engineer
Polymer Synthesis

Academic Qualifications

1996-1999

PhD Chemistry
The University of Melbourne
1995

Bachelor of Science (1st Class Honours)
The University of Melbourne
1992-1994

Bachelor of Science
The University of Melbourne

Achievements and Awards

2010-2012

Payne-Scott Award
CSIRO
2003

CSIRO Medal for Research Achievement
CSIRO
2000

Monica Reum award for best PhD organic chemistry thesis
The University of Melbourne
1999

Writing Scholarship
The University of Melbourne
1998

G. I Feutrill Award
The University of Melbourne

Community and Corporate Citizenship

2007-20014

CSIRO Child Care Committee
2001-2017

First Aid Officer Level 2

Publications

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