DrAlishba John
Executive Dean of Health Research Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Faculty of Health/School of Medicine/Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation
- Executive Dean of Health Research Postdoctoral Research FellowFaculty of Health/School of Medicine/Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation
- Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216
BIO
Dr Alishba Tanya John is an Executive Dean of Health Research Fellow in the School of Medicine. She completed her PhD at the Australian National University in July 2025. Her background is in nanotechnology, materials engineering, and electrochemistry. Her research focuses on developing biosensors for wearable and point-of-care health applications. Alishba is particularly interested in advancing biosensing technologies beyond proof-of-concept studies into practical use. Through her research, she aims to support the development of accessible diagnostic tools and encourage collaborations across healthcare, engineering. and industry.
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT
- Executive Dean of Health Research Postdoctoral Research FellowDeakin University, School of Medicine
FIELDS OF RESEARCH
- Nanotechnology
- Macromolecular and materials chemistry
- Sensor technology (incl. chemical aspects)
AREA/FACULTY
- Faculty of Health
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE
- School of Medicine
SPECIALIST RESEARCH GROUP
- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation