ANFF South Australia
Overview
ANFF SA is a world-class micro and nanofabrication facility providing access to cutting-edge equipment with support from expert staff specialising in microfluidics, organic electronics, biomaterials, novel semiconductor materials and characterisation.
Node Competencies
ANFF SA houses state-of-the-art photolithography, micromachining, hot embossing and bonding, micro-injection moulding, plasma etching, thin film coating, fluidic simulation, and advanced characterisation in ISO Class 5 & 6 clean room environments.
Contact
Node Director: Professor Craig Priest
Email: craig.priest@adelaide.edu.au
Facility Manager: Mark Cherrill
Email: mark.cherrill@adelaide.edu.au
Location
Adelaide University
Address
Future Industries Institute
Adelaide University
Mawson Lakes SA 5095
Flinders University
Address
Sturt Rd,
Flinders University,
Bedford Park SA
Equipment
Experts
Dr Mohamed Taha Amen
(mo-HA-muhd TA-ha AH-min)
Process Engineer
Mohamed received his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of South Australia, specialising in the development of nanoscale field-effect transistors for biosignal monitoring. Prior to that, he obtained his Master's degree in Biomaterial Engineering from Chonbuk National University (South Korea) in 2019. His current research interests lie in translating solid-state nanosensor technology for biosignal monitoring and point-of-care testing of heart failure and traumatic brain injury.
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Deposition, Etching, Lithography
Adelaide University
Contact Dr Mohamed Taha Amen
Mr Stephen Blakeney
(STEE-vuhn BLAKE-nee)
Innovations Manager
Stephen bridges the gap between engineering precision and global market strategy. Drawing on a diverse career spanning mechanical design and international trade missions, he leverages deep technical expertise in medical devices, from ophthalmic tools to deep brain stimulation, to accelerate innovation and strategic partnerships for South Australia’s health and life sciences sector.
Flinders University
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Mark Cherrill
(mark CHEH-ruhl)
Facility Manager
Prior to his move to Australia, Mark worked in Formula 1 as a CNC machinist/programmer for the Honda Racing Team, for Brawn GP where he completed a BSc in Engineering Design and the Mercedes AMG Petronas Team in R&D. Mark's main focus is on the design and manufacture of microfluidic devices and components using the Kira CNC Micro Milling Machine. As of 22 September 2025, he was appointed Facility Manager at ANFF-SA.
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Manufacturing and machining, Modelling and Device Design
Adelaide University
Contact Mark Cherrill
News
SA Nano receives ANFF-C pre-seed funding
March 23, 2026
Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute receives ANFF-C pre-seed funding
March 23, 2026
Fabrication pushes innovation towards success
March 3, 2026
Australian technologies on the path to real-world use
February 23, 2026
ANFF Ltd announces a change of Auditor
February 11, 2026
Reflect on Your ANFF Experience – Client Survey Open
January 30, 2026
Industry innovations forged through ANFF
January 14, 2026
ANFF-C Helps Turn Ideas to Impacts
December 8, 2025
ANFF NEXT celebrates Australian innovation
October 17, 2025
Mark Cherrill promoted to ANFF-SA Facility Manager
October 1, 2025
Striking gold in our discarded electronics
July 1, 2025
Clear vision for the globe
June 23, 2025
Publications
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Establishing the capacity to monitor proteins relevant to the study of drug exposure and response using liver-derived extracellular vesicles
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
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Year: 2024
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Vol. 90
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Issue: 12
A miniaturized culture platform for control of the metabolic environment
Biomicrofluidics
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Year: 2024
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Vol. 18
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Issue: 2
Confocal Raman spectromicroscopy of graphene
Carbon
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Year: 2024
,
Vol. 229
Modification of Polysulfide Surfaces with Low-Power Lasers
Angewandte Chemie - International Edition
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Year: 2024
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Vol. 63
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Issue: 23
Optimized analytical approach for the detection of process-induced defects using acoustic emission during directed energy deposition process
Additive Manufacturing
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Year: 2024
,
Vol. 86
On the laser surface pre-treatment to enhance the surface texture, wettability and adhesion bonding strength of aluminium 7075-T6 laminates
Composite Interfaces
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Year: 2024
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Vol. 31
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Issue: 1
A review of ion scattering spectroscopy studies at liquid interfaces with noble gas ion projectiles
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
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Year: 2024
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Vol. 333
Biomimetic Bacterium-like Particles Loaded with Aggregation-Induced Emission Photosensitizers as Plasma Coatings for Implant-Associated Infections
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
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Year: 2024
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Vol. 16
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Issue: 15
Au9 nanocluster adsorption and agglomeration control through sulfur modification of mesoporous TiO2
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
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Year: 2024
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Vol. 26
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Issue: 12
Ultrathin Ru-CdIn2S4 nanosheets for simultaneous photocatalytic green hydrogen production and selective oxidation of furfuryl alcohol to furfural
Chemical Engineering Journal
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Year: 2024
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Vol. 493
Transforming Spirulina maxima Biomass into Ultrathin Bioactive Coatings Using an Atmospheric Plasma Jet: A New Approach to Healing of Infected Wounds
Small
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Year: 2024
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Vol. 20
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Issue: 39
Flotation recovery of monazite from kaolinite using sodium oleate collector: Understanding mineral–collector interaction
Minerals Engineering
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Year: 2024
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Vol. 209