Mohan Jacob
Position:
Professor of Electrical Engineering & Associate Dean of Research Education
Department:
Role:
Researcher
Themes:
Topics:
- Agriculture & environment
- Battery & energy storage
- Energy & infrastructure
- Technology solutions
- Circular economy & sustainability
Research Institution:
Geographic Coverage:
International
Email:
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Professor Mohan Jacob is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Associate Dean of Research Education at the College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University. He is a leading expert in plasma-based material fabrication and surface modification, polymer-based coatings, nanomaterials, and waste processing systems using microwave pyrolysis.
With a strong focus on sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing, Professor Jacob has made significant contributions to research in bio-based polymers, electronics, biomaterials for medical devices, and the circular economy. His expertise spans graphene, plasma polymerisation, microwave characterisation, and thin films. Professor Jacob has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications and works closely with industry partners to develop innovative ‘waste-to-energy’ and ‘waste-to-resources’ solutions. His research plays a key role in advancing environmentally friendly materials for industrial applications