Professor Muhammad J. A. Shiddiky is a Distinguished Professor of Nanotechnology at Charles Sturt University and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (FRACI). His extensive expertise spans microfluidics, electroanalytical chemistry, nanobiotechnology, biosensing, proteomics, and genomics, with a primary focus on developing innovative diagnostic tools for rapid and accessible disease detection across healthcare, agriculture, and biosecurity. In the healthcare sector, Professor Shiddiky’s research addresses critical preventive diagnostics for a range of key diseases, including cancers, maternal health complications, and metabolic disorders. His work is particularly vital for aged care, individuals with disabilities, and remote communities, where access to timely diagnostics can significantly improve health outcomes. In agriculture, he has pioneered molecular diagnostic devices that allow farmers, growers and diagnosticians to regularly monitor crop health, serving as early warning systems for diseases. These advancements enhance precision agriculture and help minimize crop losses while also supporting plant and livestock biosecurity, ultimately protecting the agricultural, meat, and dairy industries.

Professor Shiddiky’s contributions to science are evidenced by multiple patents, several industry collaborations, and background intellectual property for a few startups, highlighting his dedication to translational research. He has authored over 200 articles in prestigious journals, including the Journal of the American Chemical Society, Analytical Chemistry, Nature Communications, and Chemical Society Reviews, receiving over 10,900 citations with an h-index of 62. He serves on the editorial boards of seven leading journals, such as Analytical Chemistry (ACS) and Analyst (RSC), and is a member of the Australian Research Council’s College of Experts for 2023–2025.

Professor Shiddiky’s research has secured over $10.5 million in funding since 2011, including seven Australian Research Council (ARC) projects as the lead CI or co-CI, as well as two prestigious national fellowships: the ARC DECRA Fellowship (2012–2014) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Career Development Fellowship (2015–2019). He has been awarded multiple awards, including the 2022 Griffith University Vice Chancellor's Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to research.

Recognized among the top 2% of global researchers by Stanford University since 2021, Prof. Shiddiky is an international leader in diagnostics and translational science, with a profound impact on healthcare, sustainable agriculture, and biosecurity initiatives.