Rafael Chen
Trainee Patent Attorney
Rafael Chen
Trainee Patent Attorney
Rafael Chen is a trainee patent attorney in our Sydney chemistry team.
He has extensive experience applying chemistry to the development of nanomaterials used in antiviral polymer coatings, cancer stem cell research, and vaccine delivery systems. His strong technical background enables him to work across diverse chemical disciplines, supporting innovative researchers and emerging technologies. Passionate about scientific innovation and commercialisation, he is committed to helping clients protect and translate new scientific discoveries.
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Education
- Bachelor of Biotechnology (Nanotechnology), (Hons I), The University of Queensland
- PhD in Chemistry, The University of Queensland
Industry Expertise
- Antiviral and antimicrobial surface coatings for aerospace applications
- Polymer chemistry including emulsion polymerisation, living radical polymerisation, and stimuli-responsive polymer systems
- Nanomaterials engineering including nanoparticle and dendrimer design, synthesis and self-assembly
- Polymer-based biomaterials for cancer stem cell modulation, self-adjuvating vaccine systems, and drug delivery
Professional Affiliations
- Member - AusBiotech