Anthony Masters

Professor Anthony Masters is a Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Sydney's School of Chemistry within the Faculty of Science. He holds academic qualifications including a BSc (Hons I) from the University of Melbourne (1972) and a PhD from the Australian National University (1976). His career spans roles at Imperial College London, Case Western Reserve University, La Trobe University, and CSIRO, before joining the University of Sydney in 1986. His research focuses on catalysis, green chemistry, renewable energy materials, and integrating First Nations knowledge into scientific practice. Awards include FRACI, CChem, GAIDC, and an Honorary Fellowship from Western Sydney University.

Professor Masters' research spans interdisciplinary areas such as cobalt carboxylate chemistry, molybdenum carbide catalysis, and sustainable synthesis methods. His work emphasizes environmental applications, including converting lignin into renewable chemicals and advancing hydrogen production via visible light. He has contributed to over 120 peer-reviewed articles and holds patents in catalytic systems. Recent grants include studies on electrode-supported ionogels and in situ environmental electrochemistry.

Professor Masters collaborates on projects blending scientific innovation with cultural respect, exemplified by initiatives like 'Elements of Country,' promoting Indigenous perspectives in chemistry education. He advises on PhD admissions and postdoctoral positions, emphasizing competitive scholarship requirements for international candidates.