Stuart Batten

Professor Stuart Batten is a faculty member in the School of Chemistry at Monash University. His research focuses on Crystal Engineering, Coordination Polymers, Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), and related areas such as Metallosupramolecular Chemistry and Small Cyano Anions. He leads and collaborates on projects addressing materials science challenges, including separations technology and catalytic systems.

Key research interests include the design and synthesis of MOFs for applications in environmental remediation, energy storage, and catalysis. His work integrates structural analysis via X-ray crystallography with functional material development. Projects such as 'Charge-Controlled Materials for Separations of Important Resources' and 'Enhanced X-Ray Analysis and Characterisation Facility' highlight his contributions to materials innovation.

• Current projects: 3 active (2024–2028)
• Research outputs: 348 publications since 1991
• Collaborations: International partnerships in materials science and chemistry

His lab (Batten Group) explores structural dynamics, anion chemistry, and topology-driven material design. Ongoing work emphasizes practical applications of MOFs in CO₂ capture, catalysis, and sensor development.