Negin Amini

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Dr Negin Amini is a Lecturer in Environmental Engineering at Deakin University Burwood campus and graduated with her PhD from Monash University in 2019. Her research is driven by a commitment to improving the sustainability and resource efficiency of industrial processes. Drawing on a diverse and multidisciplinary research background, she has developed a blue-sky research program funded by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Eco-efficient Beneficiation of Minerals. Building on this foundation, she has expanded her research portfolio into broader sustainability challenges. This includes the application of life cycle assessment (LCA) to emerging technologies, with her current research investigating the environmental impacts and sustainability performance of additive manufacturing processes.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Lecturer in Environmental Engineering, Deakin University
  • 2020–2023
    Research Fellow in Minerals Processing, Deakin University
  • 2019–2020
    Associate Research Fellow in Particle Engineering, Deakin University
  • 2018–2019
    Associate Lecturer in Project Managament, Deakin University
  • 2014–2018
    PhD candidate, Monash University
  • 2013–2014
    Regulatory Compliance Advisor, Chemical Safety International
  • 2011–2012
    Internship, KMH Environmental

Education

  • 2023 
    University of Cambridge, Certificate in Sustainability Strategies & Circular Economy
  • 2019 
    Monash University , PhD in Chemical Engineering
  • 2013 
    The University of Melbourne, Master in Engineering Project Managament
  • 2012 
    RMIT University, Bachelor of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry

Publications

  • 2026
    Improved suspension dewaterability using a novel pelleting flocculation device,
  • 2025
    Bioinspired Flavylium Surfactants for Hydrophobic Agglomeration of Fine Kaolinite Particles,
  • 2024
    Quantifying the effects of clays on mineral tailings filtration,
  • 2024
    Circular economy-driven additive manufacturing: A model for recycling PLA/copper composites through multi-extrusion processing,
  • 2023
    Phosphorus adsorption and organic release from dried and thermally treated water treatment sludge,
  • 2023
    RAFT polymer-based surfactants for minerals recovery,
  • 2021
    Polar solvents enhance the efficiency of microwave pre-treatment of woody biomass,
  • 2018
    Microwave assisted pretreatment of eucalyptus sawdust enhances enzymatic saccharification and maximizes fermentable sugar yield,

Grants and Contracts

  • 2025
    AI-enhanced LCA for sustainable additive manufacturing
    Role:
    Lead CI
    Funding Source:
    Deakin Faculty grant
  • 2023
    Microencapsulated seaweed phenolics as natural, sustainable sources of bioactive ingredients
    Role:
    Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Deakin Faculty grant
  • 2021
    Zero Waste 3D Printing: Optimization of Polymer Recycling
    Role:
    Lead CI
    Funding Source:
    Deakin Faculty grant
  • 2021
    Development of a real-time immune-sensor for airborne allergen detection
    Role:
    Lead CI
    Funding Source:
    Deakin Faculty grant
  • 2020
    Revealing the Risks: Exploring the social implications of technology that allows individuals to use intuitive smart-wear to potentially recognize invisible viral threats
    Role:
    Lead CI
    Funding Source:
    Deakin cross disciplinary grant

Professional Memberships

  • IChemE
  • Golden Key International Honour Society

Research Areas

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (050204)
  • Mineral Processing/Beneficiation (091404)
  • Forestry Biomass And Bioproducts (070502)

Contact Negin for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision