Dr Floreana Coman is a global leader with applied research expertise in Technical Textiles and Composite Materials.

Based in Australia, Floreana has an international background and extensive experience in high-tech industries – most notably in the textile and composite industries. From early in her career she has gained considerable experience in, and maintains a strong connection to, the aerospace sector.

Her materials and processes expertise include leading design and manufacturing of structural preforms and prepregs for composite materials; complex structures for a range of defence applications; and high performance sporting equipment.

Her research and development capabilities led to inventions related to materials and process technologies, including UV curing resins and preforms for composite materials.

Floreana is an Adjunct Professor in RMIT’s School of Engineering; and has developed a broad network of colleagues in Universities, R & D agencies and industry – which she is able to leverage in support of FCST and its customers.