Professor Alan Rowan

Professor Alan Rowan is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at The University of Queensland. His research interests are in the field of chemical sciences, with a focus on bioengineering and nanotechnology. He is affiliated with the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) and leads the Cope Centre for Molecular Recognition. His work is reflected in his researcher profile and publication list available through the university's staff profile page.

Alan Rowan's research focuses on the design and synthesis of molecular and supramolecular systems with applications in nanotechnology and biotechnology. His work explores self-assembly processes to create complex architectures, such as nanoreactors and responsive hydrogels, with potential in catalysis and biomedical applications. He investigates molecular materials formed from porphyrins, phthalocyanines, and perylenes, as well as the development of functional interlocked systems and bionanoconjugates. His research also includes the study of helical molecular programming and the use of click chemistry for creating hybrid materials. Rowan's contributions span from fundamental studies of molecular self-assembly to the engineering of biomimetic systems for advanced applications.