Professor Muhammad J. A. Shiddiky is a Distinguished Professor of Nanotechnology at Charles Sturt University and a Fellow of both the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (FRACI). His pioneering research integrates nanotechnology, molecular diagnostics, biosensing, and biotechnology to develop innovative, accessible diagnostic tools for healthcare, agriculture, and biosecurity.

Prof Shiddiky’s work focuses on improving health systems for aged care, individuals with disabilities, and remote and rural communities by creating affordable and inclusive diagnostic solutions. In agriculture, he has revolutionized crop health monitoring and biosecurity through molecular diagnostic technologies that minimize crop losses, and support food security in the face of climate change.

With over 200 publications in leading journals such as Nature Communications, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Analytical Chemistry, ACS Nano, Chemical Communications, Small, and Chemical Society Reviews, Prof Shiddiky’s research has received over 11,950 citations (h-index: 62) and multiple patents. He has secured over $11.5 million in competitive funding, including nine ARC projects and two prestigious national fellowships (ARC DECRA and NHMRC CDF).

Prof Shiddiky serves on the editorial boards of several top journals, including Analytical Chemistry (ACS) and Analyst (RSC), and is a member of the Australian Research Council’s College of Experts (2023–2025). Since 2020, he has been consistently ranked among the top 2% of global researchers by Stanford University, with his research making impactful contributions to healthcare, sustainable agriculture, and biosecurity. His achievements have been recognized through multiple awards, including the 2021 PVC Award and the 2022 Vice Chancellor's Research Excellence Award at Griffith University.