After studying textile engineering in Iran, Dr Nasim Amiralian decided to move to Australia to pursue a PhD. Nasim now works as a materials scientist with spinifex grass and agricultural waste to produce innovative materials for biodegradable packaging, medical textiles, and other biocomposites. As a Group Leader at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Nasim gets to supervise her own research group, guiding the focus of their work.In this conversation, Nasim talks about working closely with Indigenous Australian communities, taking on leadership roles while developing your own career, how we can address plastic pollution and agricultural waste, and working across cultures.Donate now to support future episodes of Women in Science: www.justgiving.com/campaign/women-in-science-podcastRead more about Nasim’s work: https://researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/11106Season 3 of Women in Science has been made possible with the generous support of Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo.

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