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Biography
Simon completed his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering and PhD in physical chemistry at the University of Queensland, before undertaking postdoctoral studies at the HPV Research Laboratory at the University of Washington, Seattle, USA. He completed an ARC DECRA Fellowship in Prof. Mark Kendall's group at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at The University of Queensland. Simon is a chief investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent BioNano Science and Technology. His research interests lie in developing nanoparticles and related biomaterials for applications in biosensing, bioassays and biocatalysis.
We are currently recruiting students to undertake Hons/MPhil/PhD projects within the Nanosensor Engineering Lab, and as part of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Carbon Science Innovation.
For more information on projects, and to apply, please see the group website.
Research interests
My research interest is focused on (a) developing biosensors and bioassays for monitoring disease biomarkers in real biological environments and (b) developing biocatalysts for green chemistry applications. The Nanosensor Engineering Lab works on the design, synthesis, characterisation and testing of both synthetic nanoparticle scaffolds (e.g. organosilica materials), biological scaffolds (e.g. cells and proteins), and novel biological reporters (e.g. enzymes and antibody fragments). This requires an interdisciplinary approach, combining aspects of materials science, chemistry, molecular biology, and we are incorporating AI approaches as well. We work closely with collaborators and end-users to design convergent research projects focussed on real world unmet needs.
For more information please see our group website: www.nanosensorengineering.net
Supervision interests
One of the best things about being an academic is working with a range of students on different projects. RHD students face a number of challenges in the course of their projects, and I enjoy trying new approaches to keep them motivated, up-to-date, and to feel part of the wider scientific community. If you have a STEM background, and are interested in interdisciplinary projects in biodiagnostics or biocatalysis, please join us!
Monash teaching commitment
I teach both core Chemical & Biological Engineering units, as well as elective units on nanotechnology, protein structure/function, and biorefinery applications.
Research area keywords
- Biosensors
- Bioassays
- Biocatalysis and Enzyme Technology
- Nanobiosensors
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Rapid point-of-care tests for concussion management
Williams, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Corrie, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cohen, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Garnier, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mokkapati, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cohen, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Pase, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Manor, T. (Partner Investigator (PI))
Inventive Healthcare Solutions Pty Ltd
11/02/26 → 10/02/27
Project: Research
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ARC Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies
Meagher, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bray, L. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Voelcker, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Risbridger, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hutmacher, D. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Batra, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dargaville, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Elnathan, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Saifzadeh, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Heng, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Aguilar, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lim, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Klein, T. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fisher, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), McGovern, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dislakis, V. (Partner Investigator (PI)), McLellan, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Dulleck, U. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Steck, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Scott, W. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Corrie, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thissen, H. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Cameron, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Haupt, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Werner, C. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Levett, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Whyte, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Forsythe, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Smith, N. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Frith, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hicks, C. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Rackham, O. J. L. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Sohal, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Polo, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), May, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Reimers, N. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Toh, Y.-C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McKee, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Adams, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Obschonka, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Subramaniam, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yambem, S. D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Russell-Bennett, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bertram, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Schierjott, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Hollands, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Currie, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ball, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Trapani, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Cadarso Busto, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Loessner, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ecker, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Boyd, R. L. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Lim, J. (Partner Investigator (PI))
ARC - Australian Research Council, PolVax Pty Ltd, Cartherics Pty Ltd, TissueGUARD GmbH, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, TissueGnostics GmbH
13/01/21 → 30/11/27
Project: Research
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Enzyme engineering for rapid pesticide biosensors
Corrie, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Grinter, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lema, A. T. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Establishing a novel human model for anti-fibrotic drug screening in silicosis
Bourke, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Royce, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Leong, T.L.-T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Corrie, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Harris, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sim, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hoy, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Westall, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bardin, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Chen, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI))
iCare NSW (Insurance and Care NSW) (New South Wales)
1/01/23 → 27/03/26
Project: Research
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Near Infrared Fluorescence and Photoacoustic Imaging Facility
Egan, G. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bansal, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wood, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Boyer, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Voelcker, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cavalieri, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hagemeyer, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Corrie, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
26/10/22 → 25/10/23
Project: Research
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Automated analysis of pore structures in biomaterials
Rossberg, N., Corrie, S., Grøndahl, L. & Jayawardena, I., 10 Jul 2025, In: Journal of Materials Chemistry B. 13, 31, p. 9377-9391 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Engineering the retention of coloured latex and red blood cells for paper agglutination diagnostics
Tripathi, A., Corrie, S. & Garnier, G., 15 Dec 2025, In: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 700, Part 1, 13 p., 138336.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Graphene Oxide Coated QCM Sensor Module for Wireless and Batteryless Humidity Sensing
Sinhalathilakage, D. D. J., Kesuma, H. P., Lim, W. Y., Corrie, S. & Ramakrishnan, N., 15 Dec 2025, In: IEEE Sensors Journal. 25, 24, p. 43847-43853 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Nanotherapeutics in Kidney Disease
Roointan, A., Xu, R., Corrie, S., Hagemeyer, C. E. & Alt, K., Mar 2025, In: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 36, 3, p. 500-518 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Bionano Interactions of Organosilica Nanoparticles with Myeloid Derived Immune Cells
Henderson, E., Wilson, K., Huynh, G., Plebanski, M. & Corrie, S., 7 Aug 2024, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 16, 33, p. 43329-43340 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Breakthrough blood test detects positive covid-19 result 20 minutes
17/07/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research