Dr Diana Tran

Dr Diana Tran
 Position Lecturer
 Org Unit Chemical Engineering
 Email diana.tran@adelaide.edu.au
 Telephone +61 8 8313 2902
 Location Floor/Room N108 ,  Engineering North ,   North Terrace

  • Biography/ Background

    ·         Jan 2019-present: Lecturer and Researcher, School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University 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 University of Adelaide, SA 

    ·         Feb 2017-Jul 2017: Teaching Assistant for Level IV CHEM ENG 4056 Research Practice Course, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, SA

    ·         Aug 2016-Feb 2017: Interim Hub Manager for ARC Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation Research Hub, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, SA  

    ·         Mar 2014-Aug 2016: Postdoctoral Research Fellow (A), Leader of Graphene Research team, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, SA

    ·         Jul 2013-Mar 2014: Visiting Postdoctoral Research Fellow (A), School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, SA

     

     

  • Qualifications

    • 2010  Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Minerals and Materials), The University of South Australia, Ian Wark Research Institute 
    • 2005  Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours (II class), The University of Adelaide, School of Chemical Engineering

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Awards & Achievements

     

     

  • 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 University 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 University 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 University of Adelaide, Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematics Sciences (ECMS) Research Support Scheme for capital equipment ($20K) for Particle Sizer Analyser    

  • Publications

    Book Chapters

    1. 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
    2. 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

    1. 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).
    2. 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).
    3. 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).
    4. 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).
    5.  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).
    6. 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).
    7. 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).
    8.  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).
    9. 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.
    10. 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.
    11. 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.
    12. 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.
    13. 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
    14.  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.
    15. 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.
    16.  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
    17. 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.
    18. 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.
    19. 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.
    20.  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.
    21.  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
    22. 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.
    23.  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.
    24. 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.
    25. 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.
    26. 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.
    27. 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, Australian Journal of Chemistry, 2013, 66, 807-813.
    28. 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, Australian Journal of Water Resources, 2012, 16, 49-64.
    29. 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, Australian Government National Water Commission, Waterlines Report Series No 80, 2012, 1-40.
    30. 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.
    31. 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.
    32. 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

    1. 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 Australian National Congress, 7-12 Dec 2014, Adelaide (oral presentation)
    1. S. Kabiri, D. Tran, D. Losic, Graphene aerogel composite for removal oil from waste waters, RACI Australian National Congress, 7-12 Dec 2014, Adelaide (poster presentation)
    2. 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)
    3. 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)
    4. 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)
    5. 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 Australian conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2-6 Feb 2014 Adelaide, paper 00410, (oral presentation)
    6. 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 University, Melbourne, (abstract and poster presentation)
    7. 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)
    8. 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)
    9. 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)
    10. D. Tran, C. Whitby, D. Fornasiero, J. Ralston, Novel fine particle separation - Particles at liquid-vapour interfaces, Australian Colloid and Interface Symposium, Adelaide, SA, Feb 2009 (oral presentation) 

    Patent

    1. D. Losic, Md. J. Nine, D. N.H. Tran, Graphene composites for fire retardants, Australian patent application 35254616, 2017
    2. D. Losic, Md. J. Nine, D. N.H. Tran, Multipurpose graphene composites, Australian patent application 35256201, 2017
    3. D. Losic, S. Kabiri, D. N.H. Tran, Graphene for fertilizer applications, Australian patent application 2016905131, 2017
    4. D. Losic, D.N,H. Tran, S. Kabiri, Graphene 3-d composites, Aust Patent Application, 2015
    5. D.N.H. Tran, C.P. Whitby, D. Fornasiero, D. Faulkner, J. Ralston, New Australian Provisional Patent Application “A Process and Device for Effecting Selective Separation of Particles”, Reference number: 2009902629, 2009

  • Professional Associations

     

     

    2014-present        Member of Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS)

    2004-present        Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

     

  • Community Engagement

    • 2014-present: Regular reviewer for Journal papers in materials science including Carbon, Materials Chemistry, ACS Materials & Interface, etc.

     

     

     

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