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Biography
Phil completed his PhD at the University of Strathclyde, in Glasgow and joined Monash as a Research Fellow in 1995 and was subsequently successful in being awarded a five-year ARC QEII Fellowship in 1997. He was appointed as a lecturer in the School in 2004. Prior to joining Monash Professor Andrews was an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow, at the Philipps Universität, Marburg, Germany, and he held a Royal Society Fellowship, at Griffith University in Queensland.
The highly esteemed chemist is a Fellow of both the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Phil is currently Professor and Interim Head of the School of Chemistry.
In 2020, Phil joined the Monash Centre to Impact AMR as a founding member and is helping drive the Centre's industry engagement strategy.
Research interests
Discovering new bioactive metal compounds as anti-inflammatory, antitumour and antimicrobial agents, development of new antimicrobial materials, synthesis of homo- and hetero-bimetallic metal cages and materials for medical imaging and therapeutics, and exploring metal-mediated anion rearrangements in main group organometallic complexes.
His main research areas of interest are:
- Main Group Organometallic Chemistry: Synthesis, Structure and Application
Novel chiral main group metal organometallic and amido complexes in asymmetric synthesis.
Synthesis and structural studies of homo- and hetero-bimetallic main group metal complexes.
Investigations into the synthesis, structure and stability of novel heavy p-block metal complexes. - Medical Imaging
New bismuth and rare-earth based contrast media for optical and radiographic imaging. - Medicinal Chemistry
Development of new bioactive bismuth compounds as anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and anti-microbial
agents.
Development of new metallo-drugs for combating Leishmania.
Cellular uptake and bio-distribution of Bi(III). - Green and Sustainable Chemistry
Solvent-free and microwave assisted metal mediated syntheses.
New catalysts for sustainable chemistry.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Chemistry, PhD, 'Synthesis and Characterisation of Novel Alkali Metal Amides, University of Strathclyde
Award Date: 19 Jul 1992
Research area keywords
- Organometallic Chemistry
- Metals in Medicine
- Biological Chemistry
- Green and Sustainable Chemistry
- Antimicrobials
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ARC Training Centre for Development of Advanced Radiochemical Technologies
Robinson, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Donnelly, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rendina, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McIntosh, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hagemeyer, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tuck, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Andrews, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Alt, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ritchie, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Turner, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chan, P. W. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Aulsebrook, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hutton, C. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), White, J. M. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rutledge, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), New, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ackerman, U. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fraser, B. H. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Greguric, I. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Le, L. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Kopka, K. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Zarschler, K. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Oldham, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Santamaria, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Walsh, B. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Campbell, D. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Poniger, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Wheatcroft, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Graf, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Toups Dugas, D. (Project Manager)
Australian Research Council (ARC)
1/10/24 → 30/09/29
Project: Research
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Combating Antimicrobial Resistance with Bismuth, Gallium and Indium
Andrews, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Dove, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Ferrero, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Meagher, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/22 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Enhanced X-Ray Analysis and Characterisation Facility
Junk, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Adams, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Akolekar, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Andrews, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Batten, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bhargava, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bhattacharya, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Deacon, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Johnston, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Langford, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Latham, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Macfarlane, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mainwaring, D. E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Murray, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Scott, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shanks, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sood, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Spiccia, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Australian Research Council (ARC), Monash University, RMIT University, University of Melbourne
1/01/05 → …
Project: Research
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CO2 Incubator
Andrews, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Coppel, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Peleg, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Werrett, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
4/05/21 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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The antibacterial activity and selectivity of bismuth(III) tris(8-hydroxyquinolinates)
Soukup, C. R. M., Duffin, R. N., Burke, K. J., Meagher, L. & Andrews, P. C., May 2025, In: Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry. 266, 9 p., 112836.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Composite membranes of cellulose–mesoporous silica: optimization of membrane fabrication and adsorption capacity
Miri, S., De Girolamo, A., Nadeem, H., Chin, B. W. X., Hora, Y., Andrews, P. C. & Batchelor, W., Jan 2023, In: Cellulose. 30, p. 339–357 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus) -
Enhanced antibacterial activity of dimethyl gallium quinolinolates toward drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in low iron environments
Duffin, R. N. & Andrews, P. C., Dec 2023, In: Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry. 249, 6 p., 112371.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus) -
Gallium reactivates first and second generation quinolone antibiotics towards drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
Sultana, T., Duffin, R. N., Blair, V. L. & Andrews, P. C., 21 Nov 2023, In: Chemical Communications. 59, 74, p. 11093-11096 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Structure-activity effects in the anti-leishmanial activity of di-alkyl gallium quinolin-8-olates
Duffin, R. N. & Andrews, P. C., 21 Nov 2023, In: Dalton Transactions. 52, 43, p. 15848-15858 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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From grave to cradle: Hunting new antimicrobials through sustainable drug discovery
Yie Kie, C. (Recipient), Yeong, K. Y. (Recipient), Joo Kheng, Emily, G. (Recipient), Yau Yan, L. (Recipient), Yuen Lin, C. (Recipient), Chee Wei, A. (Recipient), Kooi Yeong, K. (Recipient), Ahemad, N. (Recipient), Robinson, A. (Recipient), Andrews, P. (Recipient), Prasetyoputri, A. (Recipient), Ahmad Kamil Hj Mohd Jaafar (Recipient) & Zainal Baharum (Recipient), 22 Jul 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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