Dr Mark Barnes ~ First Year Coordinator - Physical Sciences

I am a chemist by trade with a specialty in physical chemistry, particularly in examining chemical reactions/processes. My main expertise includes the following: physical chemistry; anti-fouling expertise; Bayer process; crystal growth, kinetics and thermodynamics of chemical reactions; high power ultrasonics; zeolites; thin film deposition by gas phase and sol gel processes; and carbon nanotubes and nanowires of other materials. I have managed or been actively involved in many research projects, and have attracted more than $2,000,000 in research funding from competitive research grants and external contracts. In all, I have more than 22 years experience in research, and am quite familiar with a range of research environments.

Teaching

• CH1001: Chemistry: A Central Science (Level 1; CNS & TSV)
• CH1002: Chemistry: Principles and Applications (Level 1; TSV)
• CH2043: Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis (Level 2; TSV)
• CH3310: Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (Level 3; TSV)
• CH5002: Advanced Chemistry Research Project (Level 5; TSV)
• MD1010: Introduction to Integrated Medical Studies Part 1 of 2 (Level 1; TSV)
• PC1101: Introduction to Pharmacy (Level 1; CNS & TSV)
• PC1103: Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1 (Level 1; CNS & TSV)
• PC2203: Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2 (Level 2; CNS & TSV)
• TV1103: Fundamentals of Veterinary Science (Level 1; TSV)

Interests

Research

• Thin film deposition using the theory of charged nanoparticles
• Kinetics and thermodynamics of various chemical processes
• Bayer Process
• Anti-fouling strategies
• Crystal growth
• Application of high power ultrasonics to a range of processes
• Carbon nanotubes, graphene and nanowires

Experience

• 2006 to 2009 - Research Fellow, Applied Centre for Structural and Synchrotron Studies (ACeSSS) (University of South Australia)
• 2005 to 2006 - Brain Pool Fellow, Center for Microstructure Science of Materials (Seoul National University)
• 2001 to 2004 - Australian Research Council (ARC) Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship, Ian Wark Research Institute (University of South Australia)
• 1999 to 2001 - Postdoctoral Researcher, Center for Microstructure Science of Materials (Seoul National University)
• 1996 to 1999 - PhD. Student, Ian Wark Research Institute (University of South Australia)

Research Disciplines

• Organic chemistry (3405)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Expanding knowledge (2801)

Fellowships

• 2005 to 2006 - Brain Pool Fellow
• 2001 to 2004 - Australian Research Council (ARC) Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship

Memberships

• 2004 - Australian Nanotechnology Network (2004- present)

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• Welter Gabas R, Santana H, De La Torre L, Barnes M, Taranto O and Oelgemoeller M (2023) Biodiesel Production by Heterogeneous Catalysis and Eco-friendly Routes. ChemBioEng Reviews, 10 (2). pp. 86-111
• Porter G, Lewis A, Barnes M and Williams R (2011) Evaluation of high power ultrasound porous cleaning efficacy in American oak wine barrels using X-ray tomography. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 12 (4). pp. 509-514
• Jiranek V, Grbin P, Yap A, Barnes M and Bates D (2008) High power ultrasonics as a novel tool offering new opportunities for managing wine microbiology. Biotechnology Letters, 30 (1). pp. 1-6
• Sheppard L, Bak T, Nowotny J, Sorrell C, Kumar S, Gerson A, Barnes M and Ball C (2006) Effect of niobium on the structure of titanium dioxide thin films. Thin Solid Films, 510 (1-2). pp. 119-124
• Barnes M, Kumar S, Green L, Hwang N and Gerson A (2005) The mechanism of low temperature deposition of crystalline anatase by reactive DC magnetron sputtering. Surface and Coatings Technology, 190 (2-3). pp. 321-330
• Barnes M, Gerson A, Kumar S and Hwang N (2004) The mechanism of TiO2 deposition by direct current magnetron reactive sputtering. Thin Solid Films, 446 (1). pp. 29-36
• Barnes M, Gerson A, Kumar S and Hwang N (2003) The effect of RF power on the deposition behavior of anatase clusters. Thin Solid Films, 436 (2). pp. 181-185
• Jeon I, Barnes M, Kim D and Hwang N (2003) Origin of positive charging of nanometer-sized clusters generated during thermal evaporation of copper. Journal of Crystal Growth, 247 (3-4). pp. 623-630
• Barnes M, Jeon I, Kim D and Hwang N (2002) Generation of charged clusters during thermal evaporation of gold. Journal of Crystal Growth, 242 (3-4). pp. 455-462
• Lee B, Barnes M, Kim D and Hwang N (2002) Spontaneous generation of charged clusters of a few nanometers during thermal evaporation of copper. Journal of Crystal Growth, 234 (2-3). pp. 599-602
• Barnes M, Kim D, Ahn H, Lee C and Hwang N (2000) Deposition mechanism of gold by thermal evaporation: approach by charged cluster model. Journal of Crystal Growth, 213 (1-2). pp. 83-92
• Barnes M, Kim D and Hwang N (2000) The mechanism of gold deposition by thermal evaporation. Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 1 (1). pp. 45-52

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 19+ research outputs authored by Dr Mark Barnes from 1999 onwards.

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

• Sustainable production of commodity chemicals from renewable materials (PhD , Secondary Advisor)

Completed

• Development and optimisation of fatty acid ester synthesis by enzymatic catalysis and TiO2-photocatalysis (2023, PhD , Secondary Advisor)