Amy Cruickshank
BSc (Hons), PhD
Amy is part of Lincoln Agritech’s New Materials Group, where she researches innovative uses for wool in applications such as personal care, filtration, and textiles. She combines a strong interest in chemistry and materials science with experience across both academic and commercial environments.
She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Canterbury, where her research developed an alternative electrochemical approach to wool processing with reduced environmental impact. She later worked at Imperial College London developing electrodeposited ZnO nanostructured materials for photovoltaic applications, before returning to New Zealand to contribute to start‑up technology companies focused on advanced batteries for micro-hybrid cars and lactose biosensors for product loss monitoring in dairy processing plants.
Today, Amy applies her expertise to developing novel wool‑based materials and processing methods that connect science with industry, creating sustainable solutions for diverse applications.
Focus areas:
- Smart, functional wool keratin biopolymer products
- Sustainable materials and processes
- Electrochemistry and synchrotron X-ray techniques
- Applied research bridging science and industry
Publications
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Wool powder and pigments for pollution protection — a proposal, Cosmetics & Toiletries
Cruickshank A, Krsinic G, Clark C.
Cosmetics & Toiletries
