# Peter Halley

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Professor

# Peter Halley

Email:
:   [p.halley@uq.edu.au](mailto:p.halley@uq.edu.au)

Phone:
:   [+61 7 336 54261](tel:+61 7 336 54261)

## Positions

Affiliate of Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation
:   Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation
:   Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Affiliate of ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites
:   ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites
:   Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Affiliate of Centre for Marine Science
:   Centre for Marine Science
:   Faculty of Science

Professor
:   School of Chemical Engineering
:   Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

## Overview

### Background

**BIO:**

**Noun (n):** I am a Professor in polymer processing in Chemical Engineering, a chief investigator in Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM) centre, a chief investigator/director of external links of the ARC industrial transformation training centre (ITTC) in bioplastics and biocomposites, a chief investigator in food and beverage accellerator (FaBA).and a chief investigator in the solving plastic waste cooperative research centre (spwCRC).

**Verb (v):** I work at the translational research interface between universities and industry. Specifically my research involves rheology, processing and product design of bio-based materials, polymers and nanocomposite materials. I lead translational research projects in biopolymers and biofluid platforms for agrifood, biomedical and high-value manufacturing sectors which attract government and industry funding; and produce patents, licences. industrial know-how as well as fundamental papers.

**History (h):** I have worked in industry (SRI international, Sola Optical, Moldflow), have worked in five cooperative research centres (CRCs -Food Packaging, Sugar Innovation, Polymers, Fighting Food Waste, Solving Plastic Waste), have acquired and managed continuous government and industry research projects since 1994, was heavily involved in the spinoff of Plantic Technologies from the CRC food packaging in 2002 (and ongoing research support with them until 2016), and was involved in the research that led to the TenasiTech (TPU nanocomposite) spinoff from UQ in 2007.I am a fellow of the institute of chemical engineers (IChemE) and a fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). I am on the editorial board of the Plastics, Rubbers and Composites, Starch, the Journal of Renewable Materials, Green Materials and Functional Composite Materials-Springer-Nature. I have experience on the boards of the UQ Dow Centre, the UQ RTA Centre, and the UQ-HBIS Sustainable Steel Innovation Centre. I won IChemE Shedden Uhde Award and Prize for excellence in Chemical Engineering (2004), the CRC Sugar innovation award (2008), the CRCPolymers Chairman’s award for research and commercialisation (2011), and have received the CRC Association Technology Transfer Award, twice, in 2002 and 2015.

**Research:**

Current projects are focused on developing new sustainable and bio-based polymers and biochemicals from formulation through to degradation/disposal, understanding processing of nanostructured polymers, developing smarter biopolymers and materials for biomedical, drug delivery, food and high value applications, understanding rheology and processing of a range of polymer, foods and liquids and is involved in new initiatives in circular plastics.

**Teaching and Learning:**

My teaching has spanned Introduction to Engineering Design, Engineering Thermodynamics, Polymer Engineering, Process Economics, Research Thesis and Engineering Management. I am developing new courses in Sustainability and the Circular Economy. My overall teaching goal is to be a relevant, well organised, enthusiastic and empathetic enabler of learning using multiple teaching and learning modes, and be highly connected to current industrial practices and cutting edge research.

**International links**

I have been a visiting or invited professor at ENSICAEN-University, Caen, Normandy, University of Nottingham, Queen’s University Belfast, the University of Strasbourg and Institut national des sciences appliquées (INSA) de Lyon in France. I have strong international collaborations with the US Department of Agriculture, Albany, USA; Colorado School of Mines, USA; AnoxKaldnes, Sweden; University of Bradford, University of Warwick, University of Nottingham, University of Sheffield, UK, SCION, NZ; Michigan State University, USA, and many Australian universities.

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### Availability

Professor Peter Halley is:
:   Available for supervision
:   Media expert

### Fields of research

[Biomaterials](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5950)
[Biomedical engineering](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4951)
[Bioprocessing, bioproduction and bioproducts](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5118)
[Engineering](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4758)
[Environmental engineering](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4793)
[Food sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4916)
[Functional materials](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6740)
[Industrial biotechnology](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4780)
[Life cycle assessment and industrial ecology](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6120)
[Materials engineering](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4931)
[Nanomaterials](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6517)
[Non-Newtonian fluid flows (incl. rheology)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5028)
[Packaging, storage and transportation (excl. food and agricultural products)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5113)
[Polymers and plastics](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5800)
[Waste management, reduction, reuse and recycling](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6679)

### Qualifications

- Bachelor of Engineering, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland
- Journal Editorial Board Member, Functional Composite Materials, Functional Composite Materials
- Journal Editorial Board Member, Green Materials, Green Materials
- Fellow, Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
- Journal Editorial Board Member, J Renewable Materials, J Renewable Materials
- Journal Editorial Board Member, Plastics, Rubber & Composites: Macromolecular Engineering, Plastics, Rubber & Composites: Macromolecular Engineering
- Fellow, Royal Australian Chemical Institute, Royal Australian Chemical Institute
- Senior Member, Society of plastics engineers, Society of plastics engineers
- Journal Editorial Board Member, Starch/Starke, Starch/Starke

### Research interests

- #### Sustainable materials and polymers

  Current projects are focused on developing new sustainable and bio-based polymers and biochemicals from formulation through to degradation/disposal, understanding processing of nanostructured polymers, developing smarter biopolymers and materials for biomedical, drug delivery, food and high value applications and understanding rheology and processing of a range of polymer, foods and liquids, and circular plastics.

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### Research impacts

I am is a leading international expert in bio-based polymers and translational polymer research. My initial work on Australia's first biodegradable thermoplastic starch polymers led to the establishment of spin-off company Plantic Technologies, more than $75 million in venture financing, sales of commercially-viable products and a continued research provider relationship with Plantic. I have has led translational research projects in biopolymers and biofluid platforms for agrifood, biomedical and high-value manufacturing sectors which have attracted more than $14 million in government and industry funding; and produced patents, licences and new industrial know-how.

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## Works

[Search Professor Peter Halley’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/590)

[All
(358)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/333/all)
[Book
(5)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/333/4747)
[Journal Article
(176)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/333/4748)
[Other Outputs
(7)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/333/4749)
[Edited Outputs
(1)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/333/4750)
[Conference Publication
(147)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/333/4751)
[Book Chapter
(22)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/333/4752)

2026

Book Chapter

##### Real-world factors that impact polyolefin lifetimes

Nikoli, M, Colwell, J., Yeh, C.-L., Cash, G., Laycock, B., Gauthier, E., Halley, P., Bottle, S. and George, G. (2026). Real-world factors that impact polyolefin lifetimes. Lifetimes and Compatibility of Synthetic Polymers. (pp. ---) edited by James Lewicki. Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley and Sons.

[Real-world factors that impact polyolefin lifetimes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:721234)

2026

Journal Article

##### Self-reinforced bio-based polyesters: recent progress and prospects

Heidarian, Pejman, Aziz, Shazed, Halley, Peter, McNally, Tony, Peijs, Ton, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Varley, Russell J. (2026). Self-reinforced bio-based polyesters: recent progress and prospects. Materials Today Sustainability, 33 101290, 101290. doi: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101290

[Self-reinforced bio-based polyesters: recent progress and prospects](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8cec71a)

2025

Journal Article

##### Bioplastic Fibres: Processing, Properties, Applications and Challenges

Aziz, Shazed, Heidarian, Pejman, Mathel, Vincent, McNally, Tony, Peijs, Ton, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Varley, Russell J., Halley, Peter J. and Vandi, Luigi-Jules (2025). Bioplastic Fibres: Processing, Properties, Applications and Challenges. Advanced Fiber Materials, 1-31. doi: 10.1007/s42765-025-00647-1

[Bioplastic Fibres: Processing, Properties, Applications and Challenges](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f1529e6)

2025

Journal Article

##### Synergistic effects of PHAs and biomass fillers on the thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties of biocomposites

Mathel, Vincent, Rouault, Camille, Martin, Darren, Halley, Peter and Vandi, Luigi-Jules (2025). Synergistic effects of PHAs and biomass fillers on the thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties of biocomposites. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 202 109477, 109477. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109477

[Synergistic effects of PHAs and biomass fillers on the thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties of biocomposites](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:32b44a8)

2025

Journal Article

##### Self-reinforced monomaterial polyhydroxyalkanoates for sustainable packaging and piezoelectric applications

Heidarian, Pejman, Aziz, Shazed, Halley, Peter, McNally, Tony, Peijs, Ton, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Mokhtari, Fatemeh and Varley, Russell J. (2025). Self-reinforced monomaterial polyhydroxyalkanoates for sustainable packaging and piezoelectric applications. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 44 e01419, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01419

[Self-reinforced monomaterial polyhydroxyalkanoates for sustainable packaging and piezoelectric applications](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8f9f60c)

2025

Journal Article

##### Uv-blocking and hydrophobicity improvement of chitosan-based film with lignin addition from a pilot scale-up Organosolv process of Banana Pseudostem

Vieira, Rogerio Martins, Gauthier, Emilie, Widanagamage, Gevindu, McKenzie, Neil, Dunn, Kameron, Moghaddam, Lalehvash, Halley, Peter and Brienzo, Michel (2025). Uv-blocking and hydrophobicity improvement of chitosan-based film with lignin addition from a pilot scale-up Organosolv process of Banana Pseudostem. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 313 144254, 144254. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.144254

[Uv-blocking and hydrophobicity improvement of chitosan-based film with lignin addition from a pilot scale-up Organosolv process of Banana Pseudostem](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ba2fdf1)

2025

Journal Article

##### Scalable fabrication of self‐reinforced bioplastic composites using short fiber reinforcements

Aziz, Shazed, Colwell, John, Heidarian, Pejman, Mathel, Vincent, Gauthier, Emilie, McNally, Tony, Peijs, Ton, Varley, Russell J., Halley, Peter J. and Vandi, Luigi‐Jules (2025). Scalable fabrication of self‐reinforced bioplastic composites using short fiber reinforcements. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 310 (6) 2500011, 1-12. doi: 10.1002/mame.202500011

[Scalable fabrication of self‐reinforced bioplastic composites using short fiber reinforcements](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:bb27692)

2024

Journal Article

##### Preparation and utilization of biochar from agricultural wastes as ethylene absorber for ‘Gros Michel’ banana ripening

Charoensuk, Phanawat, Chaiwong, Saowapa, Suwunwong, Thitipone, Halley, Peter John and Suwantong, Orawan (2024). Preparation and utilization of biochar from agricultural wastes as ethylene absorber for ‘Gros Michel’ banana ripening. Industrial Crops and Products, 222 (4) 119860, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119860

[Preparation and utilization of biochar from agricultural wastes as ethylene absorber for ‘Gros Michel’ banana ripening](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:b1f18e8)

2024

Journal Article

##### Antioxidation and rheological modification of polylactide by gallic acid at chain end and stereocomplex formation

Katayama, Shuga, Oura, Maho, Chan, Clement Matthew, Halley, Peter, Yoshida, Shosuke, Chanthaset, Nalinthip and Ajiro, Hiroharu (2024). Antioxidation and rheological modification of polylactide by gallic acid at chain end and stereocomplex formation. Chemistry Letters, 53 (11) upae200, 1-4. doi: 10.1093/chemle/upae200

[Antioxidation and rheological modification of polylactide by gallic acid at chain end and stereocomplex formation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f2fbd0f)

2024

Journal Article

##### Impact of citric acid on guar gum carboxymethylcellulose crosslinked blend films

Morais, Marcos Antonio Pereira, Silva, Mauricio, Barros, Maria, Halley, Peter, Almeida, Yeda and Vinhas, Gloria (2024). Impact of citric acid on guar gum carboxymethylcellulose crosslinked blend films. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 141 (44) e56162. doi: 10.1002/app.56162

[Impact of citric acid on guar gum carboxymethylcellulose crosslinked blend films](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ccbb719)

2024

Journal Article

##### A review of computational approaches used in the modelling, design, and manufacturing of biodegradable and biobased polymers

Laycock, Bronwyn G., Chan, Clement M. and Halley, Peter J. (2024). A review of computational approaches used in the modelling, design, and manufacturing of biodegradable and biobased polymers. Progress in Polymer Science, 157 101874, 101874. doi: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2024.101874

[A review of computational approaches used in the modelling, design, and manufacturing of biodegradable and biobased polymers](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c1a0e8b)

2024

Journal Article

##### Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyvalerate) self-reinforced composites via solvent-induced interfiber welding of nanofibers

Heidarian, Pejman, Aziz, Shazed, Halley, Peter J., McNally, Tony, Peijs, Ton, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Varley, Russell J. (2024). Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyvalerate) self-reinforced composites via solvent-induced interfiber welding of nanofibers. Biomacromolecules, 25 (8), 5039-5047. doi: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00441

[Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyvalerate) self-reinforced composites via solvent-induced interfiber welding of nanofibers](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e059f46)

2024

Journal Article

##### Self-reinforced biodegradable thermoplastic composites

Colwell, John, Halley, Peter, Varley, Russell, Heidarian, Pejman, Mcnally, Tony, Peijs, Ton and Vandi, Luigi (2024). Self-reinforced biodegradable thermoplastic composites. Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 7 (4) 128. doi: 10.1007/s42114-024-00939-x

[Self-reinforced biodegradable thermoplastic composites](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a7d0265)

2024

Conference Publication

##### Sustainable biopolymer films scale-up; examining sustainability across the entire life cycle

Halley, Peter, Gauthier, Emilie, McCaffrey, Nick and Laycock, Bronwyn (2024). Sustainable biopolymer films scale-up; examining sustainability across the entire life cycle. IUPAC MACRO2024, University of Warwick, United Kingdom, 1-4 July 2024.

[Sustainable biopolymer films scale-up; examining sustainability across the entire life cycle](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8ba7ef8)

2023

Journal Article

##### Degradation and lifetime prediction of plastics in subsea and offshore infrastructures

Oluwoye, Ibukun, Machuca, Laura L., Higgins, Stuart, Suh, Sangwon, Galloway, Tamara S., Halley, Peter, Tanaka, Shuhei and Iannuzzi, Mariano (2023). Degradation and lifetime prediction of plastics in subsea and offshore infrastructures. Science of the Total Environment, 904 166719, 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166719

[Degradation and lifetime prediction of plastics in subsea and offshore infrastructures](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:052f520)

2023

Journal Article

##### A perspective on biodegradable polymer biocomposites - from processing to degradation

Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven and Halley, Peter (2023). A perspective on biodegradable polymer biocomposites - from processing to degradation. Functional Composite Materials, 4 (1) 10. doi: 10.1186/s42252-023-00048-w

[A perspective on biodegradable polymer biocomposites - from processing to degradation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5512375)

2023

Book Chapter

##### Characterization of 2D-Poly(glycerol sebacate) bioelastomer films through spectroscopic analysis

Maliger, Raju B., Halley, Peter J. and Cooper-White, Justin J. (2023). Characterization of 2D-Poly(glycerol sebacate) bioelastomer films through spectroscopic analysis. Advanced microscopy: a strong analytical tool for materials science. (pp. 61-76) edited by Merin Sara Thomas, Józef T. Haponiuk, Sabu Thomas and Anne George. Palm Bay, FL ; Boca Raton, FL, United States: Apple Academic Press ; CRC press. doi: 10.1201/9781003282044-4

[Characterization of 2D-Poly(glycerol sebacate) bioelastomer films through spectroscopic analysis](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:b88b0b7)

2022

Journal Article

##### Editorial

Halley, Peter (2022). Editorial. Green Materials, 10 (4), 145-145. doi: 10.1680/jgrma.2022.10.4.145

[Editorial](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8d0f831)

2022

Journal Article

##### Processing and rheological properties of polyol/cellulose nanofibre dispersions for polyurethanes

Haridevan, Hima, Chaleat, Celine, Pooley, Liam, Evans, David A. C., Halley, Peter J., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2022). Processing and rheological properties of polyol/cellulose nanofibre dispersions for polyurethanes. Polymer, 255 125130, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2022.125130

[Processing and rheological properties of polyol/cellulose nanofibre dispersions for polyurethanes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ef3056e)

2022

Journal Article

##### Halophyte biorefinery for polyhydroxyalkanoates production from Ulva sp. Hydrolysate with Haloferax mediterranei in pneumatically agitated bioreactors and ultrasound harvesting

Ghosh, Supratim, Coons, Jim, Yeager, Chris, Halley, Peter, Chemodanov, Alexander, Belgorodsky, Bogdan, Gozin, Michael, Chen, Guo-Qiang and Golberg, Alexander (2022). Halophyte biorefinery for polyhydroxyalkanoates production from Ulva sp. Hydrolysate with Haloferax mediterranei in pneumatically agitated bioreactors and ultrasound harvesting. Bioresource Technology, 344 (Pt B) 125964, 125964. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125964

[Halophyte biorefinery for polyhydroxyalkanoates production from Ulva sp. Hydrolysate with Haloferax mediterranei in pneumatically agitated bioreactors and ultrasound harvesting](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8437473)

## Funding

### Current funding

- 2024 - 2027

  Sustainable polymer construction materials from agricultural waste (ARC Linkage Project administered by Queensland University of Technology)

  Queensland University of Technology

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/69949)
- 2022 - 2027

  ARC Training Centre in Bioplastics and Biocomposites

  ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/55055)

### Past funding

- 2022 - 2025

  Self-reinforced biopolymer composites

  ARC Discovery Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/52196)
- 2021 - 2022

  Medical plastics recovery

  Innovation Connections

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/51185)
- 2021 - 2022

  Value Adding Recycled Plastics - PET product development

  Innovation Connections

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/49886)
- 2020

  Biodegradable nappies from starch hydrogels produced using reactive extrusion

  Shoalhaven Starches Pty Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/43125)
- 2020 - 2021

  Feedstock Trials - Technical assessment of pre-treatment and extrusion of sugarcane tops and trash

  Licella Holdings Limited

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/41885)
- 2018 - 2021

  Fundamental Studies on Efficient Utilisation of Ti- and B-containing Iron Resources and Optimisation of Low-basicity Blast Furnace Slag

  Hamersley Iron Pty Limited

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/35316)
- 2016 - 2021

  Designing starches for increased productivity in mineral flotation

  ARC Linkage Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/28446)
- 2016

  Molecular characterization of complex biological polymers

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/28272)
- 2015 - 2016

  A new integrated photo-electrochemical device fabrication & testing system

  ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/26298)
- 2015

  New biobased adhesives: improved mechanical properties, waterproofing, and reduced energy requirements for corrugated paper products

  UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/43844)
- 2015

  UQ Travel Award 2015 - Dr Luc Averous

  UQ Travel Grants Scheme

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/45761)
- 2014 - 2017

  Novel bioderived and biodegradable wood plastic composites from wastes

  ARC Linkage Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/22444)
- 2014

  Generating advanced bioplastics from pulp and paper waste streams - technology for making PHA from C1 carbon

  UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - FirstLink

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/21405)
- 2013 - 2019

  CRCP 2.1 Fundamentals of Sustainable Films (Soil Effects on Degradation; Postgraduate Student Agreement; Emilie Gauthier)

  CRC for Polymers

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/23608)
- 2012 - 2017

  Polymers for water and food security

  CRC for Polymers

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/26821)
- 2012 - 2017

  Polyolefin-biopolymer films for more sustainable agricultural production

  CRC for Polymers

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15815)
- 2012 - 2015

  High performance thermoplastic starch polymer films for controlled barrier and delivery

  ARC Linkage Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13084)
- 2012

  An integrated electrochemical device assembly and testing system

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14172)
- 2012 - 2014

  Highly functional green materials platform: Starch-ionic liquid-carbon nanotube polymer melt nanocomposites

  ARC Discovery Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13989)
- 2011 - 2012

  Green biopolymer nanocomposites facility: supercritical carbon dioxide characterisation and processing for nanomaterials and biopolymers

  ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13093)
- 2011

  Complete laboratory to semi-industry scale high energy milling and dispersion facility.

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/12986)
- 2011

  Polymer gas barrier property facility for development of smart membranes, packing and biomedical films

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/12988)
- 2010 - 2014

  Extraction and purification of sorghum seed protein for delayed delivery of bioactives (Australia-India Strategic Research Fund grant administered by Curtin University of Technology)

  Curtin University of Technology

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/12348)
- 2010 - 2013

  Next generation bioplastics: Production of PHA bioplastics from organic waste

  ARC Linkage Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11112)
- 2009 - 2010

  Production, Characterization and Processing of Green Aromatic Chemicals from Engineered Sugarcane

  UQ FirstLink Scheme

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11535)
- 2009 - 2012

  A Novel Rheological and Chewing and Swallowing model for the Smart Design of Texture Modified Foods for Increased Aged Health

  ARC Linkage Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10363)
- 2009

  Facility for characterisation of multiscale rheology and tribology of soft matter, food and biofluids

  UQ School/Centre Co-Funding

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/46052)
- 2008 - 2015

  Aircraft prognostic tools to reduce corrosion impacts (DMTC)

  Defence Materials Technology Centre

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/12956)
- 2008

  Advanced processing and characterisation facility for functional polymers and polymer nanofibres (ARC LIEF Administered by Deakin University)

  Deakin University

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/9968)
- 2008

  Solid State NMR Console

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/9991)
- 2007 - 2008

  The Polymer Pharmaceutical/Drug Characterisation and Processing Facility

  ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/9068)
- 2007 - 2009

  Functionable Renewable Plastics: Developing Novel Polysaccharide, Protein and Natural Polyester Based Polymer Nanocomposites.

  ARC Linkage International

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8907)
- 2006

  Form Fundamentals to complex Architecture in Free-Radical Polymerisation

  ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/16301)
- 2006

  Hyphenated techniquest in polymer science and engineering

  ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/16036)
- 2005 - 2006

  Biomass Utilisation

  CRC for Sugar Industry Innovation through Biotechnology

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8294)
- 2005 - 2012

  Cold drawn films for reducing evaporation in on-farm open water storage Project No. 3.4

  CRC for Polymers

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8272)
- 2005 - 2012

  Degradable packaging materials derived from renewable resources

  CRC for Polymers

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11525)
- 2005 - 2012

  Degradable polyolefin films for agricultural production Project No. 3.3

  CRC for Polymers

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8271)
- 2005

  Texture-modified Foods for Individuals with Swallowing Disorders

  UQ FirstLink Scheme

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/19290)
- 2005 - 2008

  Characterization and Optimisation of Myomatrix: A Novel Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel From Muscle.

  University of Melbourne

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7426)
- 2004 - 2005

  Processing and Macromolecular Interactions in Whey-Starch Systems for the Development of High-Protein Low-Carbohydrate Food (HPLC)

  UQ FirstLink Scheme

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7314)
- 2004 - 2006

  Biomass utilisation

  CRC for Sugar Industry Innovation through Biotechnology

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8864)
- 2004

  Nanostructured Polymer Processing Network

  ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7060)
- 2004 - 2007

  Addressing Child Nutritional Deficiency Through Development of a Nutritious Food Based on Dried Vegetable or Fruit

  ARC Linkage Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/18835)
- 2004

  Diffraction studies on structural and organisational changes in starch granules during heat-moisture treatments: Effects of Amylose:Amylopectin ratio

  Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/6831)
- 2004

  Why Thick Fluids Are Hard To Swallow!- Understanding Dysphagic Swallowing By Integrating Rheology, Biochemistry, Biomechanics And Clinical Studies

  University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/46140)
- 2003

  Australian Synchrotron Research Program, Access to Australian National Beamline Facility, Photon Factory, Japan, 25-26 October 2003.

  Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/6706)
- 2003 - 2006

  Tailored Biodegradable Polymers for Injection Moulding Applications

  ARC Linkage Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/18860)
- 2002 - 2003

  Low Cost-High Performance Biodegradable Films

  UQ FirstLink Scheme

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/18758)
- 2002 - 2005

  Biodegradable Films and Tray Testing Support

  Plantic Technologies Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/5848)
- 2002 - 2004

  Microstructure and Rheology of Starch-Gelatine confectionery products as a function of manufacturing process

  ARC Linkage Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/18424)
- 2002 - 2004

  Novel injection moulded polymer substrates for solid phase applications

  ARC Linkage Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/18435)
- 2002 - 2006

  Novel Tough Polymer Composites

  ARC Discovery Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/18339)
- 2000

  High Water Content Hydrogels for Biomedical Uses: Advancement Through Structural and Rheological Investigations.

  UQ Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/4510)
- 2000

  Using novel rheology to understand the relationship between structure and flow properties in thermoplastic polyurethane materials

  UQ Early Career Researcher

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/18181)
- 1999 - 2002

  Improving production efficiency and developing new products and processes for rotationally moulded polymer products

  Department Industry Science & Tourism R&D "Start"

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/3127)
- 1999 - 2001

  Understanding the Effects of Filler Content and Coatings on the Cure of Highly Filled Model Epoxies Used in Microelectronic Encapsulation

  ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/3643)
- 1998

  The Use of Rheology and Videofluoroscopy to Understand the Biomechanics of Dysphagic Swallowing

  UQ Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/3469)
- 1995

  Kinetics and chemorheology of filled generic epoxy systems for aerospace and computer components

  University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/980)

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## Supervision

### Availability

Professor Peter Halley is:
:   Available for supervision

Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).

### Available projects

- #### [solving plastic waste CRC projects](https://www.plasticwastecrc.com/)

  New PhD projects will be offered from Jan 2025 at UQ in the solving plastic waste CRC, covering areas such as recycing films, bioplastics, polymer mechanical recycling, polymer chemical recycling, and microplastics.

  More details soon on scholarships and recruitment processes.

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### Supervision history

#### Current supervision

- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Structure-property-end of life performances of starch-based films

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Bronwyn Laycock](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1873), [Professor Darren Martin](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/650), [Dr Emilie Gauthier](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1723)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Studying end of life options for biopolymers

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Bronwyn Laycock](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1873), [Dr Emilie Gauthier](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1723)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### An Investigation into Wheat Starch Oxidation via Reactive Extrusion

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Bronwyn Laycock](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1873)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Development of novel Biopolymers and Biocomposites

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Luigi Vandi](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2503)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Rheology and Extrusion of Soy Protein Isolates

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Rebecca Forster](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/28631), [Professor Jason Stokes](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2084)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### The potential role of bioplastics in society

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Severine van Bommel](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23475)

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#### Completed supervision

- 2021

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Thickened infant formula for paediatric dysphagia: A) Rheological characterisation and B) Flow rates through bottle teats](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e31ffa9)

  Principal Advisor
- 2017

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Towards service life prediction of aircraft coatings: Mechanical and chemical studies into weathering and mechanisms of crack initiation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:697176)

  Principal Advisor
- 2015

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Understanding the role of water-ionic liquid mixtures on the gelatinization and dissolution of maize starches](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:363289)

  Principal Advisor
- 2012

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Characterisation of photo-oxo-degradable polyethylene films](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:271013)

  Principal Advisor
- 2009

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Synthesis and characterisation of poly (glycerol-sebacate) bioelastomers for tissue engineering applications

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Justin Cooper-White](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/507)
- 2008

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Formulation and biodegradation relationships in thermoplastic starch blends](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:159652)

  Principal Advisor
- 2008

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Structure-properties relationships of plasticised starch/poly (vinyl alcohol) blends](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:157742)

  Principal Advisor
- 2007

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Optimisation of Organically Modified Layered Silicate Based Nanofillers for Thermoplastic Polyurethanes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:152690)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Darren Martin](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/650)
- 2007

  Master Philosophy

  ##### Biodegradable Thermoplastic Starch: Structure - Processing - Property Relationships

  Principal Advisor
- 2006

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### CHARACTERISATION OF NOVEL STARCH MATERIALS: STRUCTURE-FUNCTIONALITY RELATIONSHIP

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Andrew Whittaker](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/138)
- 2005

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### RIGID POLYURETHANE NANOCOMPOSITES - UNDERSTANDING STRUCTURE-PROPERTY RELATIONSHIPS

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Darren Martin](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/650)
- 2005

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### CHARACTERISATION AND PROCESSING OF STARCH/SUGAR/GELATIN CONFECTIONERY GELS

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Emeritus Professor Bhesh Bhandari](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/370)
- 2003

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### THE EFFECTS OF MICROSTRUCTURE ON THE RHEOLOGY AND RELAXATION BEHAVIOUR OF POLYURETHANE ELASTOMERS

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Darren Martin](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/650)
- 2002

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### EFFECTS OF FILLER CONTENT AND COATINGS ON THE CURE OF HIGHLY FILLED MODEL EPOXIES USED IN MICROELECTRONIC ENCAPSULATION

  Principal Advisor
- 2026

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [COMPREHENSIVE PLATFORM FOR DEVELOPING POLYHYDROXYALKANOATE-BASED BIOCOMPOSITES WITH LIGNOCELLULOSIC FILLERS FOR INJECTION MOULDING](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7b0b724)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Darren Martin](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/650), [Dr Michael Heitzmann](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/10496), [Dr Luigi Vandi](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2503)
- 2019

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Development of Bio-derived and Biodegradable Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based Wood Plastic Composites (WPCs)](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5d291d6)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Steven Pratt](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/606), [Dr Luigi Vandi](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2503), [Professor Bronwyn Laycock](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1873)
- 2018

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Understanding and predicting environmental effects on degradation of oxo-degradable polyethylene blown films](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5aa8846)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Bronwyn Laycock](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1873)
- 2017

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Highly functional green materials platform: Starch-ionic liquid-carbon nanotube polymer melt nanocomposites](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:691500)

  Associate Advisor
- 2016

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Processing-Structure-Property Relationships in Copolyester Elastomer Nanocomposites](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:399024)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Darren Martin](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/650), [Dr Grant Edwards](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/801)
- 2016

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Composition of Mixed Culture PHA Biopolymers and Implications for Downstream Processing](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:386019)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Bronwyn Laycock](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1873), [Professor Steven Pratt](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/606)
- 2015

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [A conceptual model of a sustainable system based upon observations of biodegradable plastic packaging film experiments and material flow](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:370534)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Tony Howes](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/346)
- 2015

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Effect of starch structure on the processing, mechanical properties and biodegradability of thermoplastic starch films

  Associate Advisor
- 2014

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Insights into rational design of plant based foods to improve management of dysphagia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:340838)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Jason Stokes](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2084)
- 2014

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [The Rheology and Fluid Mechanics of Oscillatory Squeeze Flow](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:340002)

  Associate Advisor
- 2013

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Conversion of Waste Plastics into Liquid Fuels](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:290285)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Emeritus Professor Suresh Bhatia](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/161)
- 2012

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Targeted release of medications using delivery systems based on proteins derived from maize and sorghum seeds](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:282470)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Kathryn Steadman](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1732)
- 2007

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### THERMAL AND CATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE INTO USEFUL FUELS

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Emeritus Professor Suresh Bhatia](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/161)
- 2005

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### THE MORPHOLOGY AND PROPERTIES OF THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE NANOCOMPOSITES

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Darren Martin](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/650)
- 2005

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### EXTRUSION PROCESSING OF WHEAT STARCH; A RHEOLOGICAL AND MICROSTRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION

  Associate Advisor

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## Media

### Enquiries

Contact Professor Peter Halley directly for media enquiries about:

- Biobased materials
- Biodegradable materials
- Biodegradable plastics
- Biomedical polymers
- Chemical engineering
- Circular plastics
- Extrusion
- Film blowing
- Fluids characterisation
- Injection molding
- Materials characterisation
- Nanocomposites
- Plastics
- Polymer processing
- Polymers
- Rheology
- Sustainable materials
- Viscosity

#### Need help?

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[communications@uq.edu.au](mailto:communications@uq.edu.au)

## External profiles

- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8014-6613)
- [ResearcherID](https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/F-8435-2014)
- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7003569860)

## Personal links

- [Personal profile](https://www.centreforbioplastics.org.au/)
- [AMPAM home page](http://www.uq.edu.au/ampam)
- [UQ chemical engineering](https://chemeng.uq.edu.au/profile/2217/peter-halley)
- [ARC ITTC bioplastics and biocomposites](https://www.centreforbioplastics.org.au/)
- [FABA](https://faba.au/)
- [solving plastic waste CRC](https://www.plasticwastecrc.com/)

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