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DrHridip Sarma

Research Engineer

Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/Institute for Frontier Materials

  • Research Engineer
    Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/Institute for Frontier Materials
  • Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216

BIO

Materials Chemist with 7+ years of research and project leadership in critical technologies, including

advanced electro-materials, polymers, textiles research, and sustainable chemistry. Recognized for pioneering textile-waste-derived

batterye anodes and polymer-based solid electrolytes that advance Australia’s clean energy and circular economy

priorities. Experienced in managing multi-million-dollar, industry-funded research projects with Petronas, Li-S Energy, and

AEA Ignite, delivering high-impact outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and translational research.

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT

  • Research Engineer
    Deakin University, Institute for Frontier Materials Fibres and Textiles

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Associate Research fellow
    Deakin University, Institute for Frontier Materials, Geelong, Australia5 Feb 2024 - 20 Dec 2024
  • Casual Professional
    Deakin University, Institute for Frontier Materials, Geelong, Australia15 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025

DEGREES

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
    Deakin University, Geelong, Australia13 Nov 2019 - 9 Nov 2023
  • Integrated M.Sc., Chemistry
    Tezpur University, Tezpur, India1 Aug 2012 - 30 Jun 2017

AREA/FACULTY

  • Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE

  • Institute for Frontier Materials