Prof Russell Varley

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Professor of Composite Materials

Faculty

Instit for Frontier Materials

Department

Instit for Frontier Materials

Campus

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University, 2001

Contact

Research interests

Materials chemistry of advanced composites; structure/property/durability relationships in engineering polymers and composites, toughening of composites, self-healing polymers and composites, high temperature resins, processing of thermoplastic composites via ring opening polymerisation; nano-composite and nano-structured materials; computational methods for crosslinked polymers; synthesis and characterisation of novel epoxy resins

Knowledge areas

Materials chemistry of advanced composites: Monomer synthesis and resin development for network polymers, high performance processable thermoplastic composites, self healing materials, toughening of composites, structure/property relationships in engineering and network polymers.

Awards

  1. AAS/JSPS Research Visits to Japan, Travelling Fellowship, 2014
  2. Newton-Turner Award for Scientific Excellence at CSIRO, 2012
  3. Australia-Malaysia Institute, Grant for Science and Technology Exchange to Malaysia, 2012
  4. CSIRO Medal for Business Excellence, PETRONAS Engagement Team, 2009
  5. CSIRO-Monash Collaborative Research Support Scheme 2007/2008
  6. Australian Academy of Science Travelling Fellowship to Europe (University of Padova and the Czech Institute of Macromolecular Sciences), 2005
  7. CSIRO Chief Executive’s Study Award, 1999

Publications

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2024

Impact of Stoichiometry on the Network Structure, Properties, and Processing Relationships of an Epoxy Tannic Acid Resin System

Rusheni Senanayake, Houlei Gan, Juan Zhang, Dan Liu, Russell Varley

(2024), ACS Applied Polymer Materials, Washington, D.C., C1

journal article

Reclamation and reformatting of waste carbon fibers: A paradigm shift towards sustainable waste management

P Heidarian, F Mokhtari, M Naebe, L Henderson, R Varley

(2024), Vol. 203, pp. 1-20, Resources, Conservation and Recycling, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article
2023

An introduction to lignin-based carbon fibre

C Creighton, N Le, H Khan, S Nunna, R Varley, C Song

(2023), pp. 87-111, BioProducts: Green Materials for an Emerging Circular and Sustainable Economy, B1

book chapter

A review of the structural factors which control compression in carbon fibres and their composites

S Nunna, A Ravindran, J Mroszczok, C Creighton, R Varley

(2023), Vol. 303, pp. 116293-116293, Composite Structures, C1

journal article

Environmental, property and cost impact analysis of carbon fibre at increasing rates of production

T Groetsch, M Maghe, C Creighton, R Varley

(2023), Vol. 382, Journal of Cleaner Production, C1

journal article

Bioinspired Hard-Soft Interface Management for Superior Performance in Carbon Fibre Composites

B Newman, J Randall, R Varley, F Stojcevski, L Henderson

(2023), Fibers and Polymers, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Economic and environmental effects of precursor variation in a continuous carbon fibre manufacturing process

T Groetsch, M Maghe, C Creighton, R Varley

(2023), Vol. 127, pp. 554-566, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Development of non-combustible weaveable yarn through oxidative control of a textile acrylic fibre

E Pakdel, M Khan, N Nguyen, M Maghe, R Varley

(2023), Vol. 218, pp. 1-10, Polymer Degradation and Stability, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Degradation of Polyalkylene Glycol: Application of FTIR, HPLC, and TGA in Investigating PAG Oil Thermal Stability and Antioxidant Reaction Kinetics

S Kashi, M De Souza, C Creighton, S Al-Assafi, R Varley

(2023), Vol. 62, pp. 19638-19648, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Washington, D.C., C1

journal article

Synthesis and cure kinetics of bisoxazoline monomers during cationic ring-opening polymerization

S Issazadeh, M Khan, H Gan, J Zhang, L Henderson, R Varley

(2023), Journal of Applied Polymer Science, C1

journal article
2022

Fire-retardant unsaturated polyester thermosets: The state-of-the-art, challenges and opportunities

S Seraji, P Song, R Varley, S Bourbigot, D Voice, H Wang

(2022), Vol. 430, pp. 1-18, Chemical Engineering Journal, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, C1

journal article

Aromatic tetra-glycidyl ether versus tetra-glycidyl amine epoxy networks: Influence of monomer structure and epoxide conversion

S Swan, C Creighton, J Griffin, B Gashi, R Varley

(2022), Vol. 239, pp. 1-11, Polymer, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Superhydrophobic natural melanin-coated cotton with excellent UV protection and personal thermal management functionality

E Pakdel, W Xie, J Wang, S Kashi, J Sharp, Q Zhang, R Varley, L Sun, X Wang

(2022), Vol. 433, pp. 1-13, Chemical Engineering Journal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Enhancement of ionic conduction and mechanical properties for all-solid-state polymer electrolyte systems through ionic and physical bonding

J Choi, O Zabihi, R Varley, B Fox, M Naebe

(2022), Vol. 23, pp. 1-14, Materials Today Chemistry, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Investigation of the processability, thermal, mechanical and flame retardant properties of bisoxazoline composites

S Issazadeh, S Seraji, M Khan, H Gan, L Henderson, R Varley

(2022), Vol. 232, pp. 1-11, Composites Part B: Engineering, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Chemically Accelerated Stabilization of a Cellulose-Lignin Precursor as a Route to High Yield Carbon Fiber Production

N Le, M Trogen, R Varley, M Hummel, N Byrne

(2022), Vol. 23, pp. 839-846, Biomacromolecules, United States, C1

journal article

Multiple Hydrogen Bond Channel Structural Electrolyte for an Enhanced Carbon Fiber Composite Battery

J Choi, O Zabihi, R Varley, J Zhang, B Fox, M Naebe

(2022), Vol. 5, pp. 2054-2066, ACS Applied Energy Materials, C1

journal article

Continuous, pilot-scale production of carbon fiber from a textile grade PAN polymer

H Khan, J Kaur, M Naebe, S Hutchinson, R Varley

(2022), Vol. 31, pp. 1-12, Materials Today Communications, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

3D printed continuous fibre composite repair of sandwich structures

Mathew Joosten, Michael Neave, Andrew Rider, Russell Varley

(2022), Vol. 290, pp. 115518-115518, Composite Structures, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Antibacterial textile and the effect of incident light wavelength on its photocatalytic self-cleaning activity

E Pakdel, W Daoud, R Varley, X Wang

(2022), Vol. 318, pp. 1-5, Materials Letters, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

A 3D printable dynamic nanocellulose/nanochitin self-healing hydrogel and soft strain sensor

P Heidarian, S Gharaie, H Yousefi, M Paulino, A Kaynak, R Varley, A Kouzani

(2022), Vol. 291, pp. 1-9, Carbohydrate Polymers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Carbon fiber polypropylene interphase modification as a route to improved toughness

J Randall, F Stojcevski, N Djordjevic, A Hendlmeier, B Dharmasiri, M Stanfield, D Knorr, N Tran, R Varley, L Henderson

(2022), Vol. 159, pp. 1-11, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

The effect of DOPO concentration and epoxy amine stoichiometry on the rheological, thermal, mechanical and fire‐retardant properties of crosslinked networks

Seyed Seraji, Houlei Gan, Nguyen‐Duc Le, Juan Zhang, Russell Varley

(2022), pp. 1-10, Polymer International, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Improving mechanical properties and processability of a very high Tg epoxy amine network via anti-plasticizer fortification

S Swan, H Gan, C Creighton, J Griffin, B Gashi, R Varley

(2022), Vol. 139, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, C1

journal article

Universal Cure-Induced Shrinkage Model Applied to an Epoxy Amine as a Method to Optimize Composite Processing Time, Shrinkage, and Residual Stress

R Varley, M Khan, C Creighton

(2022), Vol. 61, pp. 13364-13374, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, C1

journal article

High Performance Carbon Fiber Structural Batteries Using Cellulose Nanocrystal Reinforced Polymer Electrolyte

J Choi, O Zabihi, R Varley, B Fox, M Naebe

(2022), Vol. 14, pp. 45320-45332, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, United States, C1

journal article

A review of future directions in the development of sustainable carbon fiber from bio-based precursors

N Le, R Varley, M Hummel, M Trogen, N Byrne

(2022), Vol. 20, Materials Today Sustainability, C1

journal article

A New Sustainable Self-Healing System; Autonomous Repair for Glass Reinforced Epoxy Liner for Water Injector Tubing

N Aba, M Samsudin, M Zakaria, A Nor, R Varley, J Zhang

(2022), SPE 2022 : Proceedings Society of Petroleum Engineers Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Adelaide, South Australia., E1

conference

DEVELOPMENT OF BASALT FIBRE REINFORCED POLYMER (BFRP) REBAR INFUSED WITH GEOPOLYMER BINDER

M Subhani, S Shill, E Garcez, R Varley, J Gan

(2022), fib 2022 : Concrete innovation for sustainability : Proceedings of the 6th fib International Congress 2022, Oslo, Norway, E1

conference

The Toughening of Highly Crosslinked Epoxy Networks using Core-Shell Rubber Particles

S SWAN, C Creighton, R Varley, J Griffin, B Gashi, S Seraji

(2022), Vol. 2022-June, pp. 457-462, ANTEC 2022 : Proceedings of the SPE Annual Technical Conference 2022, Charlotte, NC., E1

conference
2021

The role of β relaxations in determining the compressive properties of an epoxy amine network modified with POSS and mono-functional epoxy resins

L Reyes, S Swan, H Gan, S Seraji, J Zhang, R Varley

(2021), Vol. 93, Polymer Testing, C1

journal article

The role of β relaxations in controlling compressive properties in hyperbranched polymer-modified epoxy networks

L Reyes, S Swan, H Gan, S Seraji, J Zhang, R Varley

(2021), Vol. 53, pp. 393-401, Polymer Journal, C1

journal article

Polyaryletherketone (PAEK) thermoplastic composites via in-situ ring opening polymerisation

J Masasi, B Dao, C Dell'Olio, S Swan, S Issadazeh, J Wiggins, R Varley

(2021), Vol. 201, Composites Science and Technology, C1

journal article

Effect of boric acid on the stabilisation of cellulose-lignin filaments as precursors for carbon fibres

N Le, M Trogen, R Varley, M Hummel, N Byrne

(2021), Vol. 28, pp. 729-739, Cellulose, C1

journal article

Understanding the influence of key parameters on the stabilisation of cellulose-lignin composite fibres

N Le, M Trogen, Y Ma, R Varley, M Hummel, N Byrne

(2021), Vol. 28, pp. 911-919, Cellulose, C1

journal article

Study of the acoustic emission response to a core-shell rubber-toughened, high-temperature composite

S Swan, T Devenport, S Seraji, J Griffin, B Gashi, C Creighton, R Varley

(2021), Vol. 56, pp. 5609-5623, Journal of materials science, Cham, Switzerland, C1

journal article

A healable polyethylene adhesive using poly(ethylene methacrylic acid) (EMAA) for three-layer pipe coatings

Mel Dell'Olio, Juan Zhang, K Leong, Shamsul Samsudin, Russell Varley

(2021), Vol. 4, pp. 1-15, Multifunctional materials, Bristol, Eng., C1

journal article

Investigation of the Dual Polymerization of Rapid Curing Organophosphorous Modified Epoxy/Amine Resins and Subsequent Flame Retardancy

S Seraji, H Gan, S Issazadeh, R Varley

(2021), Vol. 222, Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, C1

journal article

Modelling and analysis of the energy intensity in polyacrylonitrilie (PAN) precursor and carbon fibre manufacturing

A Dér, N Dilger, A Kaluza, C Creighton, S Kara, R Varley, C Herrmann, S Thiede

(2021), Vol. 303, Journal of Cleaner Production, C1

journal article

Phosphazene as an effective flame retardant for rapid curing epoxy resins

S Seraji, H Gan, S Swan, R Varley

(2021), Vol. 164, Reactive and Functional Polymers, C1

journal article

Dynamic nanohybrid-polysaccharide hydrogels for soft wearable strain sensing

P Heidarian, H Yousefi, A Kaynak, M Paulino, S Gharaie, R Varley, A Kouzani

(2021), Vol. 21, Sensors, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Dynamic nanocellulose hydrogels: Recent advancements and future outlook

P Heidarian, A Kaynak, M Paulino, A Zolfagharian, R Varley, A Kouzani

(2021), Vol. 270, Carbohydrate Polymers, England, C1

journal article

Carbon fibre waste recycling into hybrid nonwovens for electromagnetic interference shielding and sound absorption

E Pakdel, S Kashi, T Baum, K Usman, J Razal, R Varley, X Wang

(2021), Vol. 315, Journal of Cleaner Production, C1

journal article

Superhydrophobic and photocatalytic self-cleaning cotton fabric using flower-like N-doped TiO2/PDMS coating

E Pakdel, H Zhao, J Wang, B Tang, R Varley, X Wang

(2021), Vol. 28, pp. 8807-8820, Cellulose, C1

journal article

Recycled carbon fiber nonwoven functionalized with fluorine-free superhydrophobic PDMS/ZIF-8 coating for efficient oil-water separation

E Pakdel, J Wang, R Varley, X Wang

(2021), Vol. 9, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, C1

journal article

Cure Kinetics and Network Development of a Very High Tg Naphthalene-Based Epoxy Amine Network

S Swan, C Creighton, B Gashi, J Griffin, R Varley

(2021), Vol. 3, pp. 5717-5726, ACS Applied Polymer Materials, C1

journal article

Gas Emission Study of the Polyacrylonitrile-Based Continuous Pilot-Scale Carbon Fiber Manufacturing Process

T Groetsch, M Maghe, R Rana, R Hess, S Nunna, J Herron, D Buckmaster, C Creighton, R Varley

(2021), Vol. 60, pp. 17379-17389, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, Washington, D.C., C1-1

journal article

A modular LCA/LCC-modelling concept for evaluating material and process innovations in carbon fibre manufacturing

T Groetsch, C Creighton, R Varley, A Kaluza, A Dér, F Cerdas, C Herrmann

(2021), Vol. 98, pp. 529-534, Procedia CIRP 2021 : Proceedings of the 28th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering 2021, Jaipur, India, E1

conference

Boronic Ester-Polyurethane as a Self-Healing Coating Material for Offshore Top Side Structures Application

M Samsudin, N Aba, M Zakaria, A Nor, R Varley, J Zhang

(2021), ADIP 2021 : Proceedings of the Society of Petroleum Engineers - Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, E1

conference
2020

Water activated healing of thiolene boronic ester coatings

M de Souza, C Dubois, J Zhang, R Varley

(2020), Vol. 139, Progress in Organic Coatings, C1

journal article

Double dynamic cellulose nanocomposite hydrogels with environmentally adaptive self-healing and pH-tuning properties

Pejman Heidarian, Abbas Kouzani, Akif Kaynak, Mariana Paulino, Bijan Nasri-Nasrabadi, Russell Varley

(2020), Vol. 27, pp. 1407-1422, Cellulose, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Synthesis of tri-aryl ketone amine isomers and their cure with epoxy resins

L Reyes, B Dao, W Vogel, J Bijleveld, S Tucker, S Christensen, J Wiggins, T Dingemans, R Varley

(2020), Vol. 31, pp. 827-837, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Dynamic plant-derived polysaccharide-based hydrogels

P Heidarian, A Kouzani, A Kaynak, M Paulino, B Nasri-Nasrabadi, A Zolfagharian, R Varley

(2020), Vol. 231, Carbohydrate Polymers, England, C1

journal article

Synthesis of Tri-Aryl Methane Epoxy Resin Isomers and Their Cure with Aromatic Amines

L Reyes, S Issazadeh, J Zhang, B Dao, R Varley

(2020), Vol. 305, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, C1

journal article

Subtle variations in the structure of crosslinked epoxy networks and the impact upon mechanical and thermal properties

L Reyes, J Zhang, B Dao, D Nguyen, R Varley

(2020), Vol. 137, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, C1

journal article

New approaches to bonding thermoplastic and thermoset polymer composites

J Zhang, M de Souza, C Creighton, R Varley

(2020), Vol. 133, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, C1

journal article

Experimental and simulation study of effect of thickness on performance of (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) and poly lactide nanocomposites incorporated with graphene as stand-alone electromagnetic interference shielding and metal-backed microwave absorbers

S Kashi, R Gupta, S Bhattacharya, R Varley

(2020), Vol. 195, Composites Science and Technology, C1

journal article

Synthesis of tri-aryl ether epoxy resin isomers and their cure with diamino diphenyl sulphone

Larry Reyes, Jane Zhang, Buu Dao, Russell Varley

(2020), Vol. 58, pp. 1410-1425, Journal of Polymer Science, Hoboken, N.J., C1

journal article

1D/2D Nanomaterials Synergistic, Compressible, and Response Rapidly 3D Graphene Aerogel for Piezoresistive Sensor

X Cao, J Zhang, S Chen, R Varley, K Pan

(2020), Vol. 30, Advanced Functional Materials, C1

journal article

Beyond the ring flip: A molecular signature of the glass-rubber transition in tetrafunctional epoxy resins

F Vuković, S Swan, L Reyes, R Varley, T Walsh

(2020), Vol. 206, Polymer, C1

journal article

Rapid Cross-Linking of Epoxy Thermosets Induced by Solvate Ionic Liquids

Nishar Hameed, Daniel Eyckens, Benjamin Long, Nisa Salim, Jaworski Capricho, Linden Servinis, Mandy De Souza, Magenta Perus, Russell Varley, Luke Henderson

(2020), Vol. 2, pp. 2651-2657, ACS Applied Polymer Materials, Washington, D.C., C1

journal article

Cellulose-lignin composite fibers as precursors for carbon fibers: Part 2 - The impact of precursor properties on carbon fibers

N Le, M Trogen, Y Ma, R Varley, M Hummel, N Byrne

(2020), Vol. 250, Carbohydrate Polymers, England, C1

journal article

Synthesis of a phosphorus‑silicone modifier imparting excellent flame retardancy and improved mechanical properties to a rapid cure epoxy

H Gan, S Seraji, J Zhang, S Swan, S Issazadeh, R Varley

(2020), Vol. 157, Reactive and Functional Polymers, C1

journal article

Rational Design of Mussel-Inspired Hydrogels with Dynamic Catecholato-Metal Coordination Bonds

P Heidarian, A Kouzani, A Kaynak, B Bahrami, M Paulino, B Nasri-Nasrabadi, R Varley

(2020), Vol. 41, Macromolecular Rapid Communications, Germany, C1

journal article
2019

Phosphorus-based α-amino acid mimetic for enhanced flame-retardant properties in an epoxy resin

M Stanfield, F Stojcevski, A Hendlmeier, R Varley, J Carrascal, A Osorio, D Eyckens, L Henderson

(2019), Vol. 72, pp. 226-232, Australian Journal of Chemistry, C1

journal article

Effect of aromatic substitution on the kinetics and properties of epoxy cured tri-phenylether amines

R Varley, B Dao, S Tucker, S Christensen, J Wiggins, T Dingemans, W Vogel, M Marchetti, Z Madzarevic

(2019), Vol. 136, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, C1

journal article

Understanding the effects of in-service temperature and functional fluid on the ageing of silicone rubber

S Kashi, M De Souza, S Al-Assafi, R Varley

(2019), Vol. 11, Polymers, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Time dependent structure and property evolution in fibres during continuous carbon fibre manufacturing

S Nunna, M Maghe, R Rana, R Varley, D Knorr, J Sands, C Creighton, L Henderson, M Naebe

(2019), Vol. 12, Materials, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Effect of aromatic substitution on the cure reaction and network properties of anhydride cured triphenyl ether tetraglycidyl epoxy resins

R Varley, B Dao, T Nguyen, S Lee, T Nishino

(2019), Vol. 30, pp. 1525-1537, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, C1

journal article

Recovery of Mode I self-healing interlaminar fracture toughness of fiber metal laminate by modified double cantilever beam test

L Shanmugam, M Naebe, J Kim, R Varley, J Yang

(2019), Vol. 16, pp. 25-29, Composites Communications, Piscataway, N.J., C1

journal article

Facile one pot synthesis of strong epoxy/agar hybrid hydrogels

M Jabarulla Khan, Q Guo, R Varley

(2019), Vol. 26, Journal of Polymer Research, C1

journal article

Development of a light-weight seat structure using a hybrid material approach

Claudia Creighton, Mandy De Souza, Russell Varley, John Antony

(2019), pp. 61-67, Technologies for economical and functional lightweight design : Conference proceedings 2018, Wolfsburg, Germany, E1

conference

Multi-aromatic epoxy-amine thermosets with high performance properties

Russell Varley, Luke Henderson, Larry Reyes

(2019), Vol. 257, pp. 1-1, Abstracts of papers of the American Chemical Society, Orlando, Fla., E1

conference

3D printed continuous fibre composites: Validation of design & analysis methods

Mathew Joosten, Harper Huang, Callum Vidler, Russell Varley

(2019), pp. 1-7, ICCM 2019 : Proceedings of the 22nd Composite Materials International Conference 2019, Melbourne, Vic., E1

conference

Evaluation of the effect of tension during carbon fibre processing

C Creighton, L Papenbreer, M Warnecke, B Fox, R Varley

(2019), ICCM22 : Proceedings of the International Conferences on Composite Materials 2019 international conference, Melbourne, Vic., E1-1

conference
2018

Mechanical, thermal, and morphological behavior of silicone rubber during accelerated aging

S Kashi, R Varley, M De Souza, S Al-Assafi, A Di Pietro, C De Lavigne, B Fox

(2018), Vol. 57, pp. 1687-1696, Polymer - plastics technology and engineering, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Microwave attenuation of graphene modified thermoplastic poly(butylene adipate-coterephthalate) nanocomposites

S Kashi, S Hadigheh, R Varley

(2018), Vol. 10, Polymers, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Life cycle engineering of carbon fibres for lightweight structures

A Dér, A Kaluza, D Kurle, C Herrmann, S Kara, R Varley

(2018), Vol. 69, pp. 43-48, LCE 2018 : Proceedings of the 25th CIRP Life Cycle Engineering Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, E1

conference

3D printed continuous fibre composites: exploiting design flexibility to achieve application specific properties

M Joosten, Matt Alizzi, C Wiles, R Varley

(2018), Vol. 5, pp. 2991-3001, ASC 2018 : Proceedings of the 18th US-Japan Conference on Composite Materials & ASTM Committee D30 Meeting, Seattle, Washington, E1

conference

Optimization of carbon fiber surfaces for reinforcement in advanced polymer composites

L Henderson, R Varley, F Stojcevski, J Randall, D Eyckens, B Demir, T Walsh

(2018), Vol. 4, pp. 2492-2498, ASC 2018 : Proceedings of the 33rd Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites, Seattle, Washington, E1

conference
2017

TRI-aromatic ether linked amines cured with bisf epoxy resin

R Varley, B Dao, S Tucker, S Christensen, J Wiggins, T Dingemans, W Vogel, M Marchetti

(2017), pp. 1-10, CAMX 2017 : Combined strength unsurpassed innovation : Proceedings of the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo, Orlando, Fla., E1

conference

Characterisation and cure kinetics of multi-aromatic tetra-functional epoxy resins

R Varley, B Dao, S Lee, T Nishino

(2017), ICCM-21 : Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Composite Materials 2017, Xi'an, China, E1

conference

Development of high temperature overwrap composite repairs for pipelines

M Samsudin, R Varley, B Dao, M Dell ‘Olio, T Nguyen, P Cass, K Leong

(2017), Vol. 2017-August, pp. 1-7, ICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials, Xi'an, China, E1-1

conference
2016

Polymer coatings for oilfield pipelines

R Varley, K Leong

(2016), Vol. 233, pp. 385-428, Active protective coatings, New York, N.Y., B1-1

book chapter

Adhesives performance of 3-layer PE pipe coatings: effects of MAH loading, PE particles size, coating interval time and service temperature

M Samsudin, M Dell'Olio, K Leong, Z Ahamid, R Varley

(2016), Vol. 99, pp. 157-165, Progress in organic coatings, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Poly(ethylene-co-methacrylic acid) (EMAA) as an efficient healing agent for high performance epoxy networks using diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA)

K Pingkarawat, C Dell'Olio, R Varley, A Mouritz

(2016), Vol. 92, pp. 153-163, Polymer, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article
2015

Solid-state healing of resins and composites

F Jones, R Varley

(2015), pp. 53-99, Recent Advances in Smart Self-healing Polymers and Composites, B1-1

book chapter

Effect of modification of cyclic butylene terephthalate on crystallinity and properties after ring-opening polymerisation

C Dell'Olio, S Leonard, B Dao, R Varley, K Pingkarawat

(2015), Vol. 50, pp. 8073-8088, Journal of materials science, New York, N.Y., C1-1

journal article

An efficient healing agent for high temperature epoxy composites based upon tetra-glycidyl diamino diphenyl methane

K Pingkarawat, C Dell'Olio, R Varley, A Mouritz

(2015), Vol. 78, pp. 201-210, Composites Part A: applied science and manufacturing, Doetinchem, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Epoxy/poly(ethylene-co-methacrylic acid) blends as thermally activated healing agents in an epoxy/amine network

C Dell'Olio, Q Yuan, R Varley

(2015), Vol. 300, pp. 70-79, Macromolecular materials and engineering, Weinheim, Germany, C1-1

journal article
2014

Mechanical properties of mendable composites containing self-healing thermoplastic agents

K Pingkarawat, C Wang, R Varley, A Mouritz

(2014), Vol. 65, pp. 10-18, Composites part A: applied science and manufacturing, Kidlington, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Synthesis and characterisation of new sulphur-containing epoxy networks

W Vogel, T Dingemans, R Varley, W Tian, B Dao, S Tucker, S Christensen

(2014), Vol. 26, pp. 420-435, High performance polymers, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Healing of fatigue delamination cracks in carbon-epoxy composite using mendable polymer stitching

K Pingkarawat, C Wang, R Varley, A Mouritz

(2014), Vol. 25, pp. 75-86, Journal of intelligent material systems and structures, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Low-molecular-weight thermoplastic modifiers as effective healing agents in mendable epoxy networks

R Varley, B Dao, C Pillsbury, S Kalista, F Jones

(2014), Vol. 25, pp. 107-117, Journal of intelligent material systems and structures, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Special topic issue on self-healing materials: preface

I Bond, R Trask, R Varley

(2014), Vol. 25, pp. 3-3, Journal of intelligent material systems and structures, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article
2013

Thermo-reversible healing in a crosslinked polymer network containing covalent and thermo-reversible bonds

S Khor, R Varley, S Shen, Q Yuan

(2013), Vol. 128, pp. 3743-3750, Journal of applied polymer science, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Different β nucleants and the resultant microstructural, fracture, and tensile properties for filled and unfilled ISO polypropylene

R Varley, M Dell'Olio, Q Yuan, S Khor, K Leong, S Bateman

(2013), Vol. 128, pp. 619-627, Journal of applied polymer science, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Thermoplastic healing in epoxy networks: exploring performance and mechanism of alternative healing agents

R Varley, D Craze, A Mouritz, C Wang

(2013), Vol. 298, pp. 1232-1242, Macromolecular materials and engineering, Weinheim, Germany, C1-1

journal article

Healing of carbon fibre-epoxy composites using thermoplastic additives

K Pingkarawat, T Bhat, D Craze, C Wang, R Varley, A Mouritz

(2013), Vol. 4, pp. 5007-5015, Polymer chemistry, Cambridge, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Effect of ionic content on ballistic self-healing in EMAA copolymers and ionomers

S Kalista, J Pflug, R Varley

(2013), Vol. 4, pp. 4910-4926, Polymer Chemistry, United Kingdom, C1-1

journal article

Effect of mendable polymer stitch density on the toughening and healing of delamination cracks in carbon-epoxy laminates

K Pingkarawat, C Wang, R Varley, A Mouritz

(2013), Vol. 50, pp. 22-30, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, United Kingdom, C1-1

journal article

The effect of surface treatments on the mechanical properties of basalt-reinforced epoxy composites

R Varley, W Tian, K Leong, A Leong, F Fredo, M Quaresimin

(2013), Vol. 34, pp. 320-329, Polymer Composites, United States, C1-1

journal article

New developments in structure/property relationships: Relating fluid ingress to mechanical and thermal properties

W Tian, B Dao, R Varley

(2013), Vol. 2013-July, pp. 6077-6084, ICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials, E1-1

conference
2012

Phosphorus intercalation of halloysite nanotubes for enhanced fire properties of polyamide 6

D Marney, W Yang, L Russell, S Shen, T Nguyen, Q Yuan, R Varley, S Li

(2012), Vol. 23, pp. 1564-1571, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, United Kingdom, C1-1

journal article

self-healing of delamination fatigue cracks in carbon fibre-epoxy laminate using mendable thermoplastic

K Pingkarawat, C Wang, R Varley, A Mouritz

(2012), Vol. 47, pp. 4449-4456, Journal of Materials Science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Self-healing of delamination cracks in mendable epoxy matrix laminates using poly[ethylene-co-(methacrylic acid)] thermoplastic

K Pingkarawat, C Wang, R Varley, A Mouritz

(2012), Vol. 43, pp. 1301-1307, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, United Kingdom, C1-1

journal article

emaa as a healing agent for mendable high temperature epoxy amine thermosets

R Varley, F Charve

(2012), Vol. 43, pp. 1073-1080, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Confirmation of the healing mechanism in a mendable EMAA-epoxy resin

S Meure, R Varley, D Wu, S Mayo, K Nairn, S Furman

(2012), Vol. 48, pp. 524-531, European Polymer Journal, United Kingdom, C1-1

journal article

thermally activated healing in a mendable resin using a non woven emaa fabric

R Varley, G Parn

(2012), Vol. 72, pp. 453-460, Composites Science and Technology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Low molecular weight thermoplastic modifiers as effective healing agents in mendable epoxy networks

B Dao, R Varley, C Pillsbury, S Kalista, F Jones

(2012), Vol. 2, pp. 1380-1385, 8th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials 2012, ACCM 2012 - Composites: Enabling Tomorrow's Industry Today, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, E1-1

conference

Healing mechanisms in thermoplastic modified epoxy/amine networks

R Varley, D Craze, A Mouritz, C Wang

(2012), Vol. 2, pp. 1331-1336, ACCM 2012 : Composites: Enabling Tomorrow's Industry Today : Proceedings of the 8th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, E1-1

conference

Healing of mendable polymer composite by ultrasonic vibration

C Wang, K Hargou, K Pingkarawat, A Mouritz, R Varley

(2012), Vol. 2, pp. 1386-1394, ACCM 2012 : Composites: Enabling Tomorrow's Industry Today : Proceedings of the 8th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, E1-1

conference

Delamination toughening of carbon-epoxy laminate with a polyethylene-co-methacrylic acid (EMAA) self-healing modifier

K Pingkarawat, A Mouritz, C Wang, R Varley

(2012), Vol. 3, pp. 1926-1936, ICAS 2012 : Proceedings of the 28th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences 2012, Brisbane, Queensland, E1-1

conference

Investigation of factors impacting the in-service degradation of aerospace coatings

R Varley, E Simmonds, J Seebergh, D Berry

(2012), Vol. 74, pp. 679-686, Progress in Organic Coatings, E1-1

conference
2010

The effect of cluster plasticisation on the self healing behaviour of ionomers

R Varley, S Shen, S van der Zwaag

(2010), Vol. 51, pp. 679-686, Polymer, United Kingdom, C1-1

journal article

Designing green, self-healing coatings for metal protection

A Hughes, I Cole, T Muster, R Varley

(2010), Vol. 2, pp. 143-151, NPG Asia Materials, Japan, C1-1

journal article

Biocompatibility and modification of the protein-based adhesive secreted by the Australian frog Notaden bennetti

L Graham, S Danon, G Johnson, C Braybrook, N Hart, R Varley, M Evans, G McFarland, M Tyler, J Werkmeister, J Ramshaw

(2010), Vol. 93, pp. 429-441, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, United States, C1-1

journal article

Autonomous damage initiated healing in a thermo-responsive ionomer

R Varley, S van der Zwaag

(2010), Vol. 59, pp. 1031-1038, Polymer International, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article
2008

Moisture induced crack filling in barrier coatings containing montmorillonite as an expandable phase

F Miccichè, H Fischer, R Varley, S van der Zwaag

(2008), Vol. 202, pp. 3346-3353, Surface and coatings technology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Development of a quasi-static test method to investigate the origin of self-healing in ionomers under ballistic conditions

R Varley, S van der Zwaag

(2008), Vol. 27, pp. 11-19, Polymer testing, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Understanding the effect of nano-modifier addition upon the properties of fibre reinforced laminates

M Quaresimin, R Varley

(2008), Vol. 68, pp. 718-726, Composites science and technology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Preparation and characterisation of polyamide-polyimide organoclay nanocomposites

R Varley, A Groth, K Leong

(2008), Vol. 57, pp. 618-625, Polymer international, West Sussex, United Kingdom, C1-1

journal article

The role of nanodispersion on the fire performance of organoclay-polyamide nanocomposites

R Varley, A Groth, K Leong

(2008), Vol. 68, pp. 2882-2891, Composites science and technology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Towards an understanding of thermally activated self-healing of an ionomer system during ballistic penetration

R Varley, S van der Zwaag

(2008), Vol. 56, pp. 5737-5750, Acta materialia, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article
2007

Ionomers as Self Healing Polymers

R Varley

(2007), Vol. 100, pp. 95-114, Springer Series in Materials Science, B1-1

book chapter

Understanding the decomposition and fire performance processes in phosphorus and nanomodified high performance epoxy resins and composites

W Liu, R Varley, G Simon

(2007), Vol. 48, pp. 2345-2354, Polymer, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Effect of ultrasonic dispersion methods on thermal and mechanical properties of organoclay epoxy nanocomposites

K Dean, J Krstina, W Tian, R Varley

(2007), Vol. 292, pp. 415-427, Macromolecular materials and engineering, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Reaction kinetics and phase transformations during cure of a thermoplastic-modified epoxy thermoset

R Varley

(2007), Vol. 292, pp. 46-61, Macromolecular materials and engineering, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article
2006

Phosphorus-containing diamine for flame retardancy of high functionality epoxy resins. Part II. The thermal and mechanical properties of mixed amine systems

W Liu, R Varley, G Simon

(2006), Vol. 47, pp. 2091-2098, Polymer, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Investigation of the reaction mechanism of different epoxy resins using a phosphorus-based hardener

R Varley, W Liu, G Simon

(2006), Vol. 99, pp. 3288-3299, Journal of applied polymer science, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article
2005

Toughening of a carbon fibre reinforced epoxy anhydride composite using an epoxy terminated hyperbranched modifier

M DeCarli, K Kozielski, W Tian, R Varley

(2005), Vol. 65, pp. 2156-2166, Composites science and technology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article
2004

Processing and chemorheology of epoxy resins and their blends with dendritic hyperbranched polymers

D Ratna, R Varley, G Simon

(2004), Vol. 92, pp. 1604-1610, Journal of applied polymer science, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Effect of organo-phosphorus and nano-clay materials on the thermal and fire performance of epoxy resins

M Hussain, R Varley, Z Mathys, Y Cheng, G Simon

(2004), Vol. 91, pp. 1233-1253, Journal of applied polymer science, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article

A phosphorus-containing diamine for flame-retardant, high-functionality epoxy resins. I. synthesis, reactivity, and thermal degradation properties

W Liu, R Varley, G Simon

(2004), Vol. 92, pp. 2093-2100, Journal of applied polymer science, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Influence of substituents on the kinetics of epoxy/aromatic diamine resin systems

H Liu, A Uhlherr, R Varley, M Bannister

(2004), Vol. 42, pp. 3143-3156, Journal of polymer science: part A: polymer chemistry, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Thermal stability and water uptake of high performance epoxy layered silicate nanocomposites

O Becker, R Varley, G Simon

(2004), Vol. 40, pp. 187-195, European polymer journal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Toughening of epoxy resin systems using low-viscosity additives

R Varley

(2004), Vol. 53, pp. 78-84, Polymer international, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Toughening of an epoxy anhydride resin system using an epoxidized hyperbranched polymer

R Varley, W Tian

(2004), Vol. 53, pp. 69-77, Polymer international, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article
2003

Nanocomposites based on a combination of epoxy resin, hyperbranched epoxy and a layered silicate

D Ratna, O Becker, R Krishnamurthy, G Simon, R Varley

(2003), Vol. 44, pp. 7449-7457, Polymer, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Thermal and mechanical characterisation of intercalated epoxy nanocomposites

O Becker, G Simon, R Varley, Y Cheng, J Hodgkin

(2003), Vol. 19, pp. 199-217, International journal of materials and product technology, Olney, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Clay-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites

D Ratna, N Manoj, R Varley, R Singh Raman, G Simon

(2003), Vol. 52, pp. 1403-1407, Polymer international, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Layered silicate nanocomposites based on various high-functionality epoxy resins: the influence of cure temperature on morphology, mechanical properties, and free volume

O Becker, Y-B Cheng, R Varley, G Simon

(2003), Vol. 36, pp. 1616-1625, Macromolecules, Washington, D.C., C1-1

journal article

Synthesis, thermal behavior, and cone calorimetry of organophosphorus epoxy materials

M Hussain, R Varley, M Zenka, G Simon

(2003), Vol. 90, pp. 3696-3707, Journal of applied polymer science, Hoboken, N.J., C1-1

journal article

Toughening of trifunctional epoxy using an epoxy-functionalized hyperbranched polymer

D Ratna, R Varley, G Simon

(2003), Vol. 89, pp. 2339-2345, Journal of applied polymer science, Hoboken, N.J., C1-1

journal article

Layered silicate nanocomposites based on various high-functionality epoxy resins: the influence of an organoclay on resin cure

O Becker, G Simon, R Varley, P Halley

(2003), Vol. 43, pp. 850-862, Polymer engineering and science, Hoboken, N.J., C1-1

journal article

Studies on blends of epoxy-functionalized hyperbranched polymer and epoxy resin

D Ratna, R Varley, R Singh Raman, G Simon

(2003), Vol. 38, pp. 147-154, Journal of materials science, Berlin, Germany, C1-1

journal article
2002

Morphology, thermal relaxations and mechanical properties of layered silicate nanocomposites based upon high-functionality epoxy resins

O Becker, R Varley, G Simon

(2002), Vol. 43, pp. 4365-4373, Polymer, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article
2001

Toughening of a trifunctional epoxy system part VI. Structure property relationships of the thermoplastic toughened system

R Varley, J Hodgkin, G Simon

(2001), Vol. 42, pp. 3847-3858, Polymer, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article
2000

Toughening of a trifunctional epoxy system part III. Kinetic and morphological study of the thermoplastic modified cure process

R Varley, J Hodgkin, D Hawthorne, G Simon, D McCulloch

(2000), Vol. 41, pp. 3425-3436, Polymer, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Toughening of trifunctional epoxy system. V. Structure-property relationships of neat resin

R Varley, J Hodgkin, G Simon

(2000), Vol. 77, pp. 237-248, Journal of applied polymer science, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article
1998

Thermoplastic toughening of epoxy resins: a critical review

J Hodgkin, G Simon, R Varley

(1998), Vol. 9, pp. 3-10, Polymers for advanced technologies, New York, N.Y., C1-1

journal article
1997

Toughening of a trifunctional epoxy system: IV. Dynamic mechanical relaxational study of the thermoplastic-modified cure process

R Varley, J Hodgkin, D Hawthorne, G Simon

(1997), Vol. 35, pp. 153-163, Journal of polymer science part B: polymer physics, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Effect of reinforcing fibres on the morphology of a toughened epoxy/amine system

R Varley, J Hodgkin

(1997), Vol. 38, pp. 1005-1009, Polymer, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article
1995

Toughening of a trifunctional epoxy system: 1. Near infra-red spectroscopy study of homopolymer cure

R Varley, G Heath, D Hawthorne, J Hodgkin, G Simon

(1995), Vol. 36, pp. 1347-1355, Polymer, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article
1993

Toughening epoxy resins with polyepichlorohydrin

M Jackson, L Edmond, R Varley, P Warden

(1993), Vol. 48, pp. 1259-1269, Journal of applied polymer science, Hoboken, N.J., C1-1

journal article

Funded Projects at Deakin

Australian Competitive Grants

A World Class Future Fibre Industry Transformation Research Hub

Prof Xungai Wang, Prof Bronwyn Fox, Prof Tong Lin, Prof Joselito Razal, A/Prof Jingliang Li, Prof Luke Henderson, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, Prof Minoo Naebe, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Murray Height, Dr Ashley Denmead, Dr Rodney Dilley, Prof Marcus Atlas, Prof Gregory Rutledge, A/Prof Friedrich Vollrath, Prof David Kaplan, Prof Uwe Pieles, Dr Rudolf Hufenus, A/Prof Jeffrey Wiggins, Dr Ian Blanchonette, Prof Russell Varley, Dr Tony Pierlot, Dr Andrew Parratt, Dr Mandy De Souza, Dr Linda Hillbrick, Dr Salwan Al-Assafi, Mr Thomas Hussey

ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs

  • 2019: $500,069
  • 2018: $982,400
  • 2017: $986,915
  • 2016: $990,154
  • 2015: $1,434,570

Interfacial Design for High Performance Carbon Fibre Polymer Composites

Prof Tiffany Walsh, Prof Luke Henderson, Prof Russell Varley

ARC - Discovery Projects

  • 2020: $75,691
  • 2019: $73,485
  • 2018: $72,836

High Sound Absorbing Composites from Recycled Cotton DU1901

Prof Russell Varley, A/Prof Christopher Hurren

CRDC Grant - Research - Cotton Research and Development Corporation

  • 2020: $18,778
  • 2019: $18,775
  • 2018: $37,550

ARC Research Hub for Functional and Sustainable Fibres

Prof Joselito Razal, Prof Russell Varley, Prof Minoo Naebe, Prof Luke Henderson, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Maryam Naebe, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Mr Warren Sexton, Mr David Tester, Wayne Best, Mr Joshua Handcock, Dr Murray Height, Mr Thomas Hussey, Dr Ashley Denmead, Mr Blake Harris, Dr Stuart Gordon, Prof Seeram Ramakrishna, Dr Rudolf Hufenus, A/Prof Michael Hummel, Dr Julia Reisser, Phil Warner, Dr Tom Whyte, Mark Dunstan

ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs

  • 2024: $320,890
  • 2023: $1,063,113
  • 2022: $1,027,162
  • 2021: $1,018,000

A design-led approach for multifunctional composites

Prof Luke Henderson, Prof Tiffany Walsh, Prof Russell Varley

ARC - Discovery Projects

  • 2024: $33,120
  • 2023: $109,728
  • 2022: $114,029

Self-reinforced biopolymer composites

Prof Peter Halley, Prof Russell Varley

ARC - Discovery Projects

  • 2024: $13,225
  • 2023: $26,671
  • 2022: $20,003

Other Public Sector Funding

Development of an Improved Polymer Roller Shell

Prof Russell Varley

Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

  • 2018: $26,204
  • 2017: $23,796

Structural Maritime Composite Materials with Superior Wide Spectrum Damping - Faujiya Afrose - MyIP 7859

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Mathew Joosten, Mrs Mst Afrose, Mr Richard William Symes

DSTO Grant - Research - Defence Science & Technology Organisation

  • 2023: $17,000
  • 2022: $6,817
  • 2018: $17,000

Bi-component Wet Spinning of Novel Carbon Fibre Precursors

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Huma Khan, Prof Minoo Naebe, Dr Jasjeet Kaur

CSIRO Scholarship - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

  • 2021: $8,500
  • 2020: $17,000
  • 2019: $17,000
  • 2018: $17,000

Next Generation Prepregs for Advanced Composite Materials.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jerry Gan, Dr Jane Zhang

Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

  • 2019: $34,000

Development and industralisation of flame retardant epoxy resin for aerospace carbon fiber composites.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jerry Gan, Dr Jane Zhang

Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transports and Resources

  • 2021: $60,000
  • 2020: $60,000
  • 2019: $80,000

Rapid Repair to Support Operational Sustainment: 3D Printed Continuous Fibre Composite Repair

Dr Mathew Joosten, Prof Russell Varley

Defence Science and Technology Group - Department of Defence

  • 2020: $119,350
  • 2019: $29,875

Materials Development and Design for Electrification and Automation

Prof Bernard Rolfe, A/Prof Matthias Weiss, Prof Russell Varley, Prof Minoo Naebe, Prof Peter Hodgson, Prof Matthew Barnett, Dr Thomas Dorin, A/Prof Kazem Ghabraie

DIIS Automotive Engineering Graduate Program - ABN 74 599 608 295

  • 2022: $60,676
  • 2021: $101,128
  • 2019: $242,706

Next Generation Prepregs for Advanced Composite Materials Phase II.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jerry Gan, Dr Mandy De Souza

Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

  • 2021: $16,033
  • 2020: $16,033

Fire Proof Carbon Fibre for Building and Construction Applications ¿ Phase II

Prof Russell Varley, Prof Luke Henderson

Department of Jobs, Precincts & Regions

  • 2020: $40,000

ARC Research Hub for Functional and Sustainable Fibres

Prof Joselito Razal, Prof Russell Varley, Prof Minoo Naebe, Prof Luke Henderson, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Maryam Naebe, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Mr Warren Sexton, Mr David Tester, Wayne Best, Mr Joshua Handcock, Dr Murray Height, Mr Thomas Hussey, Dr Ashley Denmead, Mr Blake Harris, Dr Stuart Gordon, Prof Seeram Ramakrishna, Dr Rudolf Hufenus, A/Prof Michael Hummel, Dr Julia Reisser, Phil Warner, Dr Tom Whyte, Mark Dunstan

Transport for NSW, Transport Accident Commission

  • 2023: $50,000
  • 2022: $25,000

Next Generation Carbon Fibre Reinforced Compostite Tray Body.

Prof Russell Varley, Mr Rodney Macaulay, A/Prof Yanan Wang, Dr Johannes Reiner, Prof Bernard Rolfe, Dr Mandy De Souza

Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

  • 2021: $50,000

Next Generation Carbon Fibre Reinforced Tray Body (IC Phase 2).

Mr Andreas Hendlmeier, Dr Jack Fu, Prof Russell Varley, Mr Rodney Macaulay, Dr Johannes Reiner, A/Prof Yanan Wang, Prof Bernard Rolfe

Innovation Connections

  • 2022: $50,000

Manufacture of Lightweight Carbon Fibre Wheels: New adhesives and UV Resistant Structures.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Masihullah Jabarulla Khan, Mr Sam Swan

Innovation Connections

  • 2023: $24,943
  • 2022: $24,942

Transforming contaminated paint containers into value added products.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jane Zhang

Sustainability Victoria

  • 2024: $70,000
  • 2023: $100,000

Industry and Other Funding

A World Class Future Fibre Industry Transformation Research Hub

Prof Xungai Wang, Prof Bronwyn Fox, Prof Tong Lin, Prof Joselito Razal, A/Prof Jingliang Li, Prof Luke Henderson, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, Prof Minoo Naebe, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Murray Height, Dr Ashley Denmead, Dr Rodney Dilley, Prof Marcus Atlas, Prof Gregory Rutledge, A/Prof Friedrich Vollrath, Prof David Kaplan, Prof Uwe Pieles, Dr Rudolf Hufenus, A/Prof Jeffrey Wiggins, Dr Ian Blanchonette, Prof Russell Varley, Dr Tony Pierlot, Dr Andrew Parratt, Dr Mandy De Souza, Dr Linda Hillbrick, Dr Salwan Al-Assafi, Mr Thomas Hussey

Xefco Pty Ltd, Cytomatrix Grant - Research, Quickstep Automotive Pty Limited, Carbon Revolution Pty Ltd, HeiQ Pty Ltd, Ear Science Institute Australia Incorporated, Draggin Jeans

  • 2021: $122,916
  • 2019: $600,000
  • 2018: $600,000
  • 2017: $600,000
  • 2016: $450,000

ARC Training Centre in Lightweight Automotive Structures (ATLAS)

Dr Chun Hui Wang, Prof Adrian Mouritz, Stuart Bateman, Dr Mark Easton, Prof Milan Brandt, Martin Leary, Prof Michael Cardew-Hall, Dr Paul Compston, Dr Matthew Doolan, Prof Matthew Barnett, Prof Bernard Rolfe, Prof Minoo Naebe, A/Prof Matthias Weiss, Prof Luke Henderson, Mr Richard Taube, Bita Ghaffari, Nia Harrison, Dr Adam Best, Prof Russell Varley, Richard Evans, Henry Wolfkamp, Brian Hughes, Carl De Koning, Richard Axe, Edward Albert, Brian Oxley, Albert Sedlmaier, Prof Anthony Kinloch, Michael Wisnom, Paul Sanders, Marion Merklein

Ford USA Grant - Research

  • 2017: $132,087
  • 2016: $130,701

Development of an Improved Polymer Roller Shell

Prof Russell Varley

Conveyor Products and Solutions

  • 2018: $22,540
  • 2017: $40,000

Polymer Composite Forming Technology 7.46

Prof Russell Varley, Mr Vishnu Unnikrishnan

Defence Materials Technology Centre

  • 2018: $2,153
  • 2017: $67,478

Optimization of Carbon Fiber Surfaces for Advanced Composites

Prof Luke Henderson, Prof Tiffany Walsh, Prof Russell Varley

ONR USA Grant - Research - Office of Naval Research USA

  • 2019: $226,681
  • 2018: $197,360
  • 2017: $190,546

Self-Healing Materials for Enhanced Integrity and Reliability of Structures and Pipelines.

Prof Russell Varley, Prof Luke Henderson, Dr Jane Zhang, Dr Claudia Creighton

Petronas Research SDN BHD

  • 2020: $202,000
  • 2019: $45,000
  • 2018: $55,000

Achieving Advanced Processes for the Manufacturing of High Value Composites.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Claudia Creighton, Dr Masihullah Jabarulla Khan

Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre Ltd

  • 2019: $77,446
  • 2018: $82,533

Fire Proof Carbon Fibre for Building and Construction Applications.

Prof Russell Varley, Prof Luke Henderson

Gale Pacific Limited

  • 2018: $40,000

Next Generation Rebars using an Inorganic Glue for Carbon Fibre Reinforced Geo-polymers.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jerry Gan, Dr Masihullah Jabarulla Khan

Austeng

  • 2018: $40,000

Next Generation Prepregs for Advanced Composite Materials.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jerry Gan, Dr Jane Zhang

GMS Composites Pty Ltd

  • 2019: $17,000
  • 2018: $17,000

Next Generation Prepregs for Advanced Composite Materials Phase II.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jerry Gan, Dr Mandy De Souza

GMS Composites Pty Ltd

  • 2021: $16,067
  • 2019: $16,000

ARC Research Hub for Functional and Sustainable Fibres

Prof Joselito Razal, Prof Russell Varley, Prof Minoo Naebe, Prof Luke Henderson, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Maryam Naebe, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Mr Warren Sexton, Mr David Tester, Wayne Best, Mr Joshua Handcock, Dr Murray Height, Mr Thomas Hussey, Dr Ashley Denmead, Mr Blake Harris, Dr Stuart Gordon, Prof Seeram Ramakrishna, Dr Rudolf Hufenus, A/Prof Michael Hummel, Dr Julia Reisser, Phil Warner, Dr Tom Whyte, Mark Dunstan

ELG Carbon Fibre Ltd, HeiQ Pty Ltd, Carbon Revolution Operations Pty Ltd, Conveyor Products and Solutions, C Sea Solutions P/L (trading as ULUU), Xefco Pty Ltd, Nanollose Limited, Simba Global Pty Ltd

  • 2024: $75,000
  • 2023: $587,500
  • 2022: $337,500

Fire Proof Carbon Fibre for Building and Construction Applications.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Masihullah Jabarulla Khan, Dr Mohsen Seraji

Gale Pacific Limited

  • 2021: $20,000
  • 2020: $20,000

Next Generation Carbon Fibre Reinforced Compostite Tray Body.

Prof Russell Varley, Mr Rodney Macaulay, A/Prof Yanan Wang, Dr Johannes Reiner, Prof Bernard Rolfe, Dr Mandy De Souza

Duratray International Pty Ltd

  • 2021: $27,771
  • 2020: $27,771

Next Generation Carbon Fibre Reinforced Tray Body (IC Phase 2).

Mr Andreas Hendlmeier, Dr Jack Fu, Prof Russell Varley, Mr Rodney Macaulay, Dr Johannes Reiner, A/Prof Yanan Wang, Prof Bernard Rolfe

Duratray International Pty Ltd

  • 2022: $28,005
  • 2021: $28,005

Self-Healing Materials for Enhanced Integrity and Reliability of Structures and Pipelines II.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jane Zhang, Dr Jerry Gan

Petronas Research SDN BHD

  • 2023: $340,000
  • 2022: $125,000
  • 2021: $15,000

Lignin Carbon Fibre Project

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Claudia Creighton, Dr Srinivas Nunna

Petronas Research SDN BHD

  • 2023: $660,400
  • 2022: $215,000

Manufacture of Lightweight Carbon Fibre Wheels: New adhesives and UV Resistant Structures.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Masihullah Jabarulla Khan, Mr Sam Swan

Partington.cc Pty Ltd

  • 2023: $24,942
  • 2022: $24,942

Light-weighting Metallic Structures for Dump truck tray for EV applications.

Prof Russell Varley

Nexus Mine Pty Ltd

  • 2023: $30,265
  • 2022: $20,000

Enhancing the performance of polymers and rubbers in wear liner applications for the mining industry.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jane Zhang

Bradken Resources Pty Ltd

  • 2023: $12,573
  • 2022: $12,503

Validation of the use of polyamide as a novel low cost precursor towards high performance carbon fibre.

Prof Russell Varley

CO2 Tech Pty Ltd

  • 2023: $24,000
  • 2022: $15,000

Transforming contaminated paint containers into value added products.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Jane Zhang

Paintback

  • 2024: $10,000
  • 2023: $40,000

Polymer Development and Characterisation for a High Efficiency Electrolyser.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Claudia Creighton

Hysata Pty Ltd

  • 2023: $109,000

Windgrade II: Carbon fibre and Composite Materials for a Sustainable World.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Claudia Creighton

Vestas - Australian Wind Technology Pty Limited

  • 2024: $378,429
  • 2023: $30,000

Development of a New Intermediate modulus and high strength carbon fibre.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Claudia Creighton, Dr Srinivas Nunna

SABIC Global Technologies B.V.

  • 2024: $90,000
  • 2023: $50,000

Other Funding Sources

3-149 - Improved Design of a Composite Front Seat Back for Higher Production at Lower Cost

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Mandy De Souza, Dr Claudia Creighton

AutoCRC Ltd

  • 2017: $279,017

Non-Combustible Fabric Development

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Maxime Maghe, Dr Masihullah Jabarulla Khan

Innovative Manfacturing CRC Limited

  • 2022: $140,089

Development of Lightweight Australian Composite Overwrapped Gun Barrels.

Prof Russell Varley, Dr Maxime Maghe, Dr Claudia Creighton

Innovative Manfacturing CRC Limited

  • 2022: $103,133

Industrialisation of Carbon Fibre Wheel Production for the Global OEM market, APN005

Prof Russell Varley, Prof Luke Henderson, Dr Claudia Creighton, Prof Sally McArthur, Dr Jane Zhang

Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC Ltd (SoMAC CRC)

  • 2024: $301,564
  • 2023: $186,910

Supervisions

Principal Supervisor
2023

Sithila Randhika Bandara Theminimulla

Thesis entitled: SMARTer structures; balancing compromises in the pursuit of multifunctionality within modified CNRP thermoplastic composites

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

2022

Larry Reyes

Thesis entitled: Network Formation of Tri-Aryl Ether Epoxies

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Huma Khan

Thesis entitled: Wet-spinning and carbonisation of bicomponent and non-circular polyacrylonitrile-based precursors

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Salumeh Issazadeh

Thesis entitled: Synthesis and characterisation of high-performance, fire-retardant polymer networks via ring-opening polymerisation

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Samuel Swan

Thesis entitled: Investigating the structure-property relationships of a high-temperature epoxy matrix for structural and thermal applications

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Associate Supervisor
2023

Thomas Michael Groetsch

Thesis entitled: Enhancing Carbon Fibre Production Efficiency Through Life Cycle Analysis

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Kelegedara Dulangana Dharmasiri

Thesis entitled: Surface Modification of Carbon Fibre for High-performance and Multifunctional Composites

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

2022

Melissa Kate Stanfield

Thesis entitled: Multilayer interfaces for carbon fibre composites.

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Jaehoon Choi

Thesis entitled: Structural battery composite for automotive applications

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

Pejman Heidarian

Thesis entitled: Development of Dynamic Nano-polysaccharide Hydrogels for Wearable Strain Sensing

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), School of Engineering

Nguyen Duc Le

Thesis entitled: Bio-based carbon fibre: Stabilisation of cellulose-lignin precursors for sustainable carbon fibre

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials

2021

Yanmullage Wickramasingha

Thesis entitled: Carbon fibre surface modification for high temperature (600C) composites.

Master of Engineering, Institute for Frontier Materials

Andreas Hendlmeier

Thesis entitled: Surface treatment and sizing effects on interfacial adhesion in thermoset and thermoplastic resins

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials