Elsa Antunes

Profile:

Elsa Antunes is a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering in the College of Science & Engineering, James Cook University. She obtained her PhD degree in Chemical Engineering from James Cook University in 2018. Elsa’s PhD was focused on understanding the impact of microwave pyrolysis conditions on biochar properties produced from diverse biomass. Before joining James Cook University, Elsa was Head of Advanced Ceramics Department capitalising more than 10 years employment within industry undertaking research projects.

Elsa’s research is focused in the field of materials engineering, developing new materials and fabrication techniques for biomedical implants, investigating smart materials fabrication, understanding production of value-added products from biomass pyrolysis, and using biochar for water purification and resource recovery.

Current Research Projects:

• 4D Printing of new Smart Materials
• Exploring new Materials and fabrication Techniques for Biomedical Implants
• 3D Printing Hybrid Rocket Fuel Grains
• Production of value-added products from Biomass Pyrolysis
• Investigating new Catalyst for biodiesel production from Biomass Pyrolysis
• PFAS removal using Biochar produced from Biomass Pyrolysis