Dr. Warren Batchelor

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Deputy Head

2014-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Overseeing academic programs and research within the department.

Awards

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Ken Maddern Award

2014-08-01
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Outstanding Research Paper Prize

Courses

CHE2163 Heat Mass Transfer CHE4170 Capstone Design Project CHE5886 Advanced Biopolymers CHE5888 Sustainability Innovation

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.