Professor Dr. Warren Batchelor

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Professor Warren Batchelor is the Deputy Head of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Monash University. His research interests focus on producing cellulose nanofibres and developing fully recyclable biodegradable nanofibres created from cellulose fibres derived from wood and agricultural residues. His work aims to reduce the diameter of fibres, thereby improving the performance of barrier sheets against water vapour and oxygen. Batchelor's research group aims to utilize plant waste products like wood resins and carrot peels, and he is recognized as an expert in the recyclability of paper-based materials. He is an active member of the Standards Australia committee for the pulp and paper industry, where he developed standards to assess the recyclability of paper and paper laminates. His course commitments at Monash include teaching advanced subjects in heat and mass transfer, capstone design projects, advanced biopolymers, and sustainability innovation, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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