| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Arun, M., Bigger, S., Guerrieri, M., Joseph, P., & Tretsiakova-Mcnally, S. (220401). Thermal and Calorimetric Investigations of Some Phosphorus-Modified Chain Growth Polymers 1: Polymethyl Methacrylate. Polymers, 14(7), |
| 2022 | Arun, M., Bigger, S., Guerrieri, M., Joseph, P., & Tretsiakova-McNally, S. (220401). Thermal and Calorimetric Investigations of Some Phosphorus-Modified Chain Growth Polymers 2: Polystyrene. Polymers, 14(8), |
| 2022 | Bastante, C. C., Cran, M. J., Cardoso, L. C., Serrano, C. M., & Bigger, S. W. (220101). Mass Transfer and Optical Properties of Active PET/PP Food-Grade Films Impregnated with Olive Leaf Extract. Polymers, 14(1), |
| 2021 | Joseph, P., Arun, M., Bigger, S., Guerrieri, M., Pospiech, D., & Harnisch, C. (211001). Mode of action of condensed-and gaseous-phase fire retardation in some phosphorus-modified polymethyl methacrylate-and polystyrene-based bulk polymers. Polymers, 13(19), |
| 2021 | Sedayu, B. B., Cran, M. J., & Bigger, S. W. (210201). Effects of surface photocrosslinking on the properties of semi-refined carrageenan film. Food Hydrocolloids, 111 |
| 2020 |
Sedayu, B. B., Cran, M. J., & Bigger, S. W. (201105). Improving the moisture barrier and mechanical properties of semi-refined carrageenan films. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 137(41), doi: 10.1002/app.49238 |
| 2020 | Cejudo-Bastante, M. J., Cejudo-Bastante, C., Cran, M. J., Heredia, F. J., & Bigger, S. W. (200601). Optical, structural, mechanical and thermal characterization of antioxidant ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer films containing betalain-rich beetroot. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 24 |
| 2020 | Sedayu, B. B., Cran, M. J., & Bigger, S. W. (200501). Reinforcement of refined and semi-refined carrageenan film with nanocellulose. Polymers, 12(5), |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Chemistry
- Advanced active packaging systems for food storage & transport
- Oil spill and wildlife remediation using magnetic polymer particles
- Non-isothermal chemical kinetics and its application to lifetime prediction in polymeric materials
- Laser-based time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy of photostabilizers
Available to supervise research students
Not available for media queries
About Stephen Bigger
Professor Bigger is a graduate of the University of Melbourne. He is currently a professor of international standing and senior academic in the First Year College at Victoria University and has published widely in his scientific research fields of polymer science and physical chemistry as well as in the peer-reviewed chemical education literature.
His longstanding interest in STEM-related education has been manifested through his life membership of the Chemistry Education Association which fosters chemical education across the transitional interface between senior secondary school and first-year university level science.
Professor Bigger has served on the subject expert committee for state university entrance examinations and has received a number awards for his contributions to learning and teaching including the:
- Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence
- Australian Teaching and Learning Council Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning “For developing and disseminating over a sustained period original and innovative approaches to teaching chemistry to students with diverse backgrounds and interests”.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Melbourne, 1983
- BAppSci, University of Melbourne, 1978
- GradCertTertEduc, Victoria University, 2019
Key publications
Conference paper (showing 2)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Joseph, P., Arun, M., Bigger, S., Smallridge, A., Guerrieri, M., & Tretsiakova-McNally, S. (240512). Chemical modification of some acrylic polymers with phosphorus-containing groups: Effects on their flame retardance American Chemical Society. |
| 2023 | Joseph, P., Arun, M., Bigger, S., Smallridge, A., & Guerrieri, M. (230122). A preliminary investigation of the tacticity of some chain-growth polymers obtained through radical routes using high-field NMR spectroscopy International Polymer Characterization Forum. |
Journal article (showing 8 of 139)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2017
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Development of sustainable bio-materials for mitigating climate change.
From: PVC (Research and Research Training), College of Engineering and Science
Other investigators: Dr Paul Joseph, Mr Nitin Muttil, Prof Khalid Moinuddin, Prof Vassili Novozhilov
For period: 2017-2020
|
$90,000 |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
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Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masters by Research | Associate supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| Masters by Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 13 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Masters by Research | Principal supervisor |
| 3 | Masters by Research | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Master of Applied Research | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (9) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (13) | Associate supervisor |
| Masters by Research (1) | Principal supervisor |
| Masters by Research (3) | Associate supervisor |
| Master of Applied Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 - Present |
Director - Research and Research Training
|
College of Engineering and Science, VU |
| Aug 2012 - Dec 2012 |
Acting Executive Dean
|
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science, VU |
| Feb 2009 - Jun 2012 |
Deputy Dean
|
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science, VU |
| Jul 2006 - Feb 2009 |
Associate Dean - Teaching and Learning
|
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science, VU |
| Jan 2003 - Jul 2006 |
Head, School of Molecular Sciences
|
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science, VU |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jan 2013 -
Present
|
Director - Research and Research Training
College of Engineering and Science, VU |
| Aug 2012 -
Dec 2012
|
Acting Executive Dean
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science, VU |
| Feb 2009 -
Jun 2012
|
Deputy Dean
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science, VU |
| Jul 2006 -
Feb 2009
|
Associate Dean - Teaching and Learning
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science, VU |
| Jan 2003 -
Jul 2006
|
Head, School of Molecular Sciences
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science, VU |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2008 |
Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning - Australian Teaching and Learning Council |
| 2005 |
VC Award for Research Excellence (Research Supervision) - Victoria University |
| 2005 |
VC Award for Teaching Excellence - Victoria University |
| 2005 |
Citation for Teaching Excellence - Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science VU |
Keynote and invited speeches
| Year | Title/Description |
|---|---|
| 2017 |
Advanced thermal analysis modelling for the characterization of active poly(lactic acid)/natural fibre food-packaging composite materials Invited lecture presented at 253rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Francisco, USA, 2-6 April, 2017. |
| 2014 |
Formulation and Characterization of Materials Containing Natural Antimicrobial Agents for Food Packaging Applications Keynote address presented at 3rd International Conference on Materials Processing and Characterization (ICMPC 2014), Hyderabad, India, 8-9 March, 2014. |
| 2013 |
Non-Isothermal Non-Single Step Arrhenius Polymer Degradation Studies Invited lecture presented at 29th Polymer Degradation Discussion Group Meeting, Paris, France, 1-4 September, 2013. |
| 2011 |
Developments in Non-Isothermal Degradation Studies Keynote address presented at 29th Polymer Degradation Discussion Group Meeting, Sestri Levante, Italy, 5-7 September, 2011. |
| 2011 |
The Properties and Use of Biodegradable Packaging Film Materials Keynote address presented at the 2011 China Academic Conference on Green Printing and Packaging Materials, Harbin, China, 20-21 August, 2011. |
Professional memberships
- Fellow, The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc.
- Academic Member, American Chemical Society
- Academic Member, Society of Chemical Industry UK
- Academic Member, Australian Academy of Forensic Science
- Academic Member, Chemistry Education Association
