Adjunct (Honorary) Professor · Australia

Pioneering Polymer Chemistry & Industrial Innovation

Professor of Polymer Chemistry and Technology

Five decades of research, invention and industrial consulting, translating advanced polymer science into real-world materials for construction, agriculture, packaging, environment, medicine and energy.

Professor Georgius Abidal Adam

Prof. Georgius Abidal Adam

Polymer Chemistry & Technology

  • Ph.D. Birmingham University, UK
  • B.Sc. First Honours — Baghdad
  • Affiliations Sydney · WSU · UNSW · UTS
28Granted US Patents
37National (IQ) Patents
250+Published Papers
77Theses Supervised
What I Do

Areas of Expertise

Tailor-made polymers and advanced materials engineered for demanding industrial applications.

Concrete & Building Materials

Superplasticizers, hardeners, waterproofing, ultra-high-strength grouts, acid-resistant and geopolymer concrete.

Industrial Polymers & IPNs

Composites, interpenetrating polymer networks, conductive polymers and nanomaterials for industry.

Fire-Resistant & Ablative

Fire-retardant resins, ablative thermal insulators, refractories and smoke-suppressant composites.

Hydrogels & Agriculture

Super-absorbents, controlled-release fertilizers, water-stop systems and agricultural hydrogels.

Controlled-Release & Medical

Drug-supported polymers, biodegradable materials for medical use, pesticides and aseptic carriers.

Sustainable Chemistry

Lignin-based surfactants, resins and fertilizers, and green, chemical-resistant building materials.

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About

A Career Devoted to Polymer Science

Professor Georgius A. Adam earned his Ph.D. in industrial chemistry — chemistry and technology of polymers — from the University of Birmingham, UK (1975), following a B.Sc. in Chemistry with First Honours from Baghdad University (1971).

His career bridges academia and industry, including roles as Technology Manager at Parchem / Dulux Group (Australia) and technical consultant in the UAE, alongside honorary professorships at four Australian universities.

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At a Glance

Granted US patents28
National (IQ) patents37
Total inventions filed46
PhD / Master's theses28 / 49
Authored textbooks5
Published papers250+
Honours

Awards & Recognition

USA Platinum Inventor Medal

International recognition for a prolific record of granted inventions.

Three National Scientist Medals

National scientist medals and prizes, grade (A), for research excellence.

Numerous Scientific Prizes

Decades of awards spanning research, innovation and applied industrial science.

Five Authored Textbooks

Reference texts in industrial chemistry, polymer technology and chemical safety.