Alfonso Chinnici

Dr. Alfonso Chinnici is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering under the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He specializes in Sustainability, Net-Zero Technologies, and Energy Innovation, with a focus on hydrogen production, decarbonization of heavy industries, and solar thermal energy systems. Dr. Chinnici has secured over $10 million in R&D funding and holds 4 patents. He leads research in the Australian Heavy Industry Low-Carbon Transition CRC and advises international bodies like the International Energy Agency and South Australian Government on green fuels and critical mineral supply chains.

His research integrates advanced engineering principles with clean energy solutions, addressing challenges in clean tech analysis, decarbonization pathways, and techno-economic evaluations. Key areas include combustion science, multi-phase flows, and circular economy practices. Dr. Chinnici has published over 100 articles in top journals, with recent work focusing on hydrogen-blended combustion systems, concentrated solar thermal processes, and CO2 mineralization technologies. He actively collaborates with industry partners to bridge research innovation with practical industrial applications.