David Pham

Dr David Pham is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Southern Queensland with affiliations to the Centre for Future Materials. He holds a PhD in Materials Chemistry from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and has held postdoctoral positions at QUT and Pukyong National University.

• BEng (HoChiMinh University of Technology, 2009)
• MEng (Pukyong National University, 2013)
• PhD (Queensland University of Technology, 2020)

His research focuses on electrochemical energy storage, green chemistry, and chemical recycling, with expertise in synthesizing materials for sustainable technologies. Recent work includes upcycling waste materials, deep eutectic solvents, and potassium ion capacitors. Publications span topics like Li-ion battery recycling, supercapacitor design, and hydrothermal processes for waste valorization.

Scientific awards include Best Oral Presentation (2021), Executive Dean’s Commendation for Outstanding Thesis (2020), and recognition for top-cited work (2024). He has contributed to Elsevier's Supercapacitors: Materials, Design, and Commercialization as an editor.