Minoo Naebe

Professor Minoo Naebe is the Associate Dean of Research at Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment at Deakin University. She specializes in polymers and composites, with a strong focus on developing sustainable materials and processes to support transformative applications for a low-carbon economy. Professor Naebe has successfully led numerous collaborative projects with local and international industry partners across the transport, energy, and construction sectors. She is the Research Program Leader of Solving Plastic Waste Cooperative Research Centre (SPW CRC) and her research has resulted in several commercial outcomes, including the establishment of a spin-off company at Deakin ManuFuture. Recognized globally for her contributions, Professor Naebe has been listed among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists in Materials (Stanford Career Rankings) for six consecutive years (2020–2025).