Gobinath Rajarathnam

Gobinath Rajarathnam is a Lecturer in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and Director of External Engagement at the University of Sydney's School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. He holds a B.Eng (1st Class Honours) and Ph.D. in Electrochemical Engineering from the University of Sydney, with research time at Imperial College London. His work focuses on leveraging AI/ML, AR/VR, and interdisciplinary approaches to advance sustainable engineering solutions.

Research interests include machine learning applications for engineering design, ethics integration in engineering, and AR/VR educational tools. Key projects involve PFAS degradation modeling, AI-driven study agents, and energy systems optimization for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. He coordinates courses like CHNG1108 and CHNG5009, embedding research training and AI skill development.

He has facilitated $1M+ in industrial partnerships and launched the Sydney Open Journal for undergraduate research. His work spans energy storage (Zn/Br flow batteries), circular economy metrics, and bioenergy lifecycle analysis. He serves on the Engineering Faculty Research Steering Committee and collaborates internationally with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

Publications highlight innovations in energy systems, sustainable materials, and electrochemical engineering. Awards and grants include competitive funding for interdisciplinary projects, though specific honors are listed in his full profile.