{"id":31906,"date":"2022-12-20T22:16:44","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T23:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peymantaeidi.net\/stem-cell\/?p=31906"},"modified":"2022-12-20T23:36:20","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T23:36:20","slug":"brushstroke-of-genius-intersecting-science-and-creativity-a-fine-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peymantaeidi.net\/stem-cell\/2022\/12\/20\/brushstroke-of-genius-intersecting-science-and-creativity-a-fine-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Brushstroke of genius: intersecting science and creativity a fine art"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liquid marbles, implantable electronic materials and diagnosing medical conditions with \u2018micro elastofluidics\u2019 \u2013 it sounds like the stuff of dreams. But for a renowned Griffith University researcher, an in-built nurtured creative streak means that scientific advancements such as these could very well become a reality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Professor Nam-Trung Nguyen<\/a>, Director of Griffith\u2019s Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre<\/a>, has been fortunate to experience a globe-trotting life on his journey to developing his research expertise in the microfluidics field.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

His expertise in this field has been developed by exploring the use of novel micro and nanoscale technologies and instruments for biomedical applications such as diagnostics.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Art plays a part<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n

In between producing highly cited research papers and being named among the top 2% of influential scien<\/span>tists in the world, Professor Nguyen is also an esteemed portrait artist, with his paintings exhibited in a range of galleries and art competitions in Australia.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Prof Nam-Trung Nguyen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This cross-section of producing complex science and creative masterpieces suggests that the two are far removed from one another, however for Professor Nguyen the two share key similarities in terms of what they can achieve \u2013 a new way of thinking and delivering impact.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe beauty of nature is my inspiration for a career in research,\u201d he said. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI was trained as an engineer but have been drawing and painting for a hobby. As a hobby painter, I express the beautiful shapes, forms, and colours with fine art. Oil on canvas is my medium. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs a scientist, I can formulate and describe the beauty of nature with mathematics and physical laws. As an engineer, I can make this knowledge useful. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis full circle inspires my research.\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Small science with big impact<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n

Professor Nguyen began his life at Griffith University in 2013. In that time, he has trained 44 PhD students, five of which were awarded with ARC DECRA fellowships. He has published more than 500 journal papers and filed eight patents, of which three have been granted. <\/span><\/p>\n

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A lab close-up of the mechanobiological changes of breast cancer cells at different pathological stages.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

His research breakthroughs include: <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n