Prabhpreet Kaur

Biography:

Dr. Prabhpreet Kaur is a researcher specialising in biomass valorisation, nanocellulose, and bio-based functional materials. She earned her PhD in Biology and Chemistry from Deakin University, Australia, where she investigated the extraction of cellulose from agricultural residues, particularly rice straw, and the development of cellulose-based hydrogels for agricultural and biomedical applications. Recipient of the 2023 Rex Williamson Prize at Deakin University, awarded to the highest-achieving PhD student in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment whose research includes a significant component of chemistry. Her research experience also includes microbial enzyme production, lignocellulosic biomass conversion, and biofuel-related applications. Her broader research interests include sustainable biopolymer development, biomass conversion, and the environmental implications of bio-based technologies, with an emphasis on translating laboratory research into practical applications.