RHRI Research Talk Series: Learn from Professor Michael Breadmore (UTAS)

We are delighted to welcome Professor Michael Breadmore, Professor of Analytical Chemistry, University of Tasmania for a two-day seminar hosted by the Rural Health Research Institute (RHRI).

Professor Breadmore is a leading analytical chemist and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). He obtained his PhD from the University of Tasmania in 2001 and was awarded a DSc in 2017. Professor Breadmore has published more than 220 peer-reviewed papers, attracting over 12,000 citations (h-index 56), and secured more than $22 million in research funding. He has held three Australian Research Council fellowships and received numerous accolades, including the Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science for Safeguarding Australia. Recognised among The Analytical Scientist's Top 100 Analytical Chemists in the World, he is also a co-inventor on several patents with four commercial products arising from his research.

https://discover.utas.edu.au/Michael.Breadmore

This talk series is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Gain practical insights into the Australian Research Council (ARC) funding process and research grants.

• Learn from a globally recognised researcher with extensive experience in research leadership and innovation.

• Explore cutting-edge portable analytical technologies with applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and agriculture.

Day 1: 15 September 2026 : 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Experience with the ARC from both inside and outside

Drawing on his experience across the Australian Research Council (ARC) funding process, Professor Michael Breadmore will share practical insights into preparing competitive grant applications, understanding assessment criteria and navigating the ARC landscape.

Day 2: 16 September 2026 : 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Miniaturised and Portable Systems

Traditional sample analysis relies on collection and transport to a central laboratory, often delaying results and action. This presentation explores the challenges of translating laboratory methods into portable analytical systems and highlights innovative solutions developed over the past decade to deliver laboratory-quality data in the field. Applications include personalised pharmacokinetics, autonomous water monitoring, rapid screening of homemade inorganic explosives, and on-site measurement of fertiliser in soil.

All are welcome to join