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Dr. Alexander Yuen is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Science, affiliated with the Sydney Nano Institute. He holds a BSc (Advanced Honours) and PhD from the University of Sydney (2001 and 2006, respectively). His career includes postdoctoral research at institutions like CEA-Saclay (France) and leadership roles in SIEF projects. He specializes in catalytic biomass conversion, hydrothermal chemistry, and renewable energy materials.
Education:
- BSc (Hons I, Medal), University of Sydney, 2001
- PhD, University of Sydney, 2006
Research Interests: Dr. Yuen focuses on transforming lignin and macroalgae into renewable chemicals via catalytic and hydrothermal processes. His work bridges chemistry, materials science, and sustainable energy solutions. Key areas include designing catalysts for biomass depolymerization, optimizing hydrothermal liquefaction systems, and exploring solar-driven chemical production.
Grants & Awards:
- 2022: Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project grant for 'Electrocatalytic Generation of Ammonia from Air and Water' (with T. Maschmeyer and S. Zhao).
Lab & Collaborations: His research group is part of Sydney Nano's interdisciplinary network. Projects often involve industry partnerships for scaling biofuel and chemical production technologies.
