Who We Are
Formulation expertise grounded in fundamental science translating research into engineered skincare and suncare systems
Engineered encapsulation for stability and smart delivery
AUVScreen is a science-led formulation consultancy specializing in advanced suncare/SPF and high-performance skincare.
We work with founders, brands, and manufacturers who treat formulation as a strategic asset.
Our approach bridges fundamental research and industrial application.
We translate scientific understanding, customer needs, and product concepts into formulation systems designed to perform under real-world manufacturing, regulatory, and commercial conditions.
Accelerated collapse testing for formulation robustness
Deposition behaviour captured at microsecond resolution
We bring together a multidisciplinary team with specialised expertise across complex fluid design, formulation development, sensory mapping and evaluation, and product innovation.
We provide clients with direct access to research-level thinking applied to practical formulation challenges.
Our work draws on core scientific principles spanning colloidal and interfacial science, microscopy and rheology analysis, advanced UV filter chemistry, formulation architecture, and stability engineering.
These foundations guide the design of formulation systems that are robust, reproducible, and commercially reliable.
Microstructural self-assembly guiding product performance
Meet The Scientists
Dr Jie Song, PhD
Director & Lead Formulation ScientistSpecialising in advanced suncare and skincare formulations. Leading research in UV filter technologies and smart delivery systems.
Dr. Song has extensive experience in developing chemical, mineral, and hybrid sunscreen formulations, with a strong focus on achieving high SPF and broad-spectrum protection alongside elegant sensorials. She brings an advanced understanding of UV filter chemistry, interactions, and stabilisation strategies, allowing the creation of systems that are photostable, physically robust, and highly effective. Her strong troubleshooting capability allows her to resolve complex formulation challenges related to dispersion, incompatibility, texture optimisation, and manufacturing robustness.
Dr. Song's formulation philosophy is grounded in more than a decade of research in colloidal and interfacial science. She has a deep technical understanding of rheology and microscopy, supporting the rational design of complex fluid systems with tailored flow and response behaviours that directly translate into product performance.
At AUVScreen, Dr. Song leads formulation strategy with a clear belief that sun protection should be engineered with scientific precision, designed for skin comfort, and trusted for everyday use.
Associate Professor Patrick Spicer
Scientific Advisory Board MemberGlobally recognised expert in complex fluid systems and soft matter physics. Academic leadership in colloid and interface science.
A/Prof. Spicer leads the Complex Fluids Group at the School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW. His research focuses on the design and characterisation of structured fluids, using advanced rheology, microscopy, and microfluidics to engineer materials with tailored functional properties. This work underpins how modern topical formulations achieve performance, stability and sensory optimisation.
Prior to joining UNSW, A/Prof. Spicer spent over 15 years at Procter & Gamble, where he led advanced research in formulated products, developing a deep understanding of how fluid microstructure, flow behaviour, and material interactions govern real-world product performance.
At AUVScreen, A/Prof. Spicer provides strategic guidance on formulation design and performance optimisation, helping ensure that every product is built on a strong foundation of science, performance, and reliability.
Dr Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini, PhD
Lead Research ScientistSpecialising in structural characterisation of soft materials. Advanced expertise in emulsion science and material properties.
Dr. Hosseini is a Research Associate at UNSW's School of Chemical Engineering. Her research has explored nanocellulose systems, responsive microcapsules, and emulsion coalescence dynamics, using advanced imaging and analytical techniques to uncover how fluid structures evolve under different conditions. This deep understanding of microstructure and dynamics is directly relevant to the design of stable, effective, and elegant skincare and suncare formulations.
Dr. Hosseini's work provides valuable insight into dispersion stability, structural evolution, and performance consistency, helping explain how sunscreen and skincare formulations behave during processing, application, and wear.
At AUVScreen, Dr. Hosseini contributes advanced scientific insight into microstructure analysis and formulation stability, supporting the development of products that are not only effective, but scientifically robust and well-engineered.
Dr Shiva Farabi, PhD
Cosmetic Scientist and Innovation StrategistBridging scientific research with commercial product development. Expertise in skincare research, formulation, and product innovation.
Previously, Dr. Farabi served as Innovation & R&D Director at Ultraceuticals, where she led the development of high-performance skincare products and supported the brand's expansion across international markets. Her work is known for combining scientific rigour with strong consumer relevance to deliver measurable skin benefits.
Dr. Farabi holds a PhD in Chemistry and an MBA in Marketing, bringing together deep technical expertise with commercial and market insight.
At AUVScreen, Dr. Farabi acts as a Scientific Advisor, providing strategic input on formulation principles and innovation direction, supporting the translation of robust science into effective, market-ready skincare solutions.