DrHoang Chinh Nguyen
Research Fellow
Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences/Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts
- Research FellowFaculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences/Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts
- +61 3 522 73720 (Work)
- Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216
BIO
Dr Hoang Chinh Nguyen is a research scientist specializing in organic waste valorisation, bioprocessing, green process development, process optimization, and sustainable bioproduct innovation. His research focuses on developing integrated biorefinery platforms and circular bioeconomy solutions that transform biomass and organic residues into high-value products and functional ingredients, including hydrogels, biomedical materials, sunscreens, bioplastics, biofertilizers, biofuels, omega-3 oils, collagen, bioactive polysaccharides, and phenolic compounds. By integrating fundamental science, engineering innovation, artificial intelligence, and industrial translation, Dr Nguyen develops sustainable technologies that bridge the gap between laboratory research and commercial implementation.
Dr Nguyen has successfully led and co-led multiple research and industry-funded projects supported by the Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre, Deakin University, and industry partners. Committed to addressing global sustainability challenges, he fosters strong collaborations between academia and industry to develop scalable and commercially viable technologies that promote resource recovery, waste minimization, and value creation from underutilized biomass. His research contributes to the commercialization of sustainable bioproducts and supports the global transition towards a circular and low-carbon bioeconomy.
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT
- Research FellowDeakin University, School of Life and Environmental Sciences
FIELDS OF RESEARCH
- Chemical engineering
- Physical chemistry
- Food sciences
- Industrial biotechnology
- Plant biology
AREA/FACULTY
- Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences
SPECIALIST RESEARCH GROUP
- Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts