Cameron Shearer

Dr. Cameron Shearer is an ARC Externally-Funded Research Fellow in the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences at the University of Adelaide. He holds a PhD from Flinders University (2012) and has held postdoctoral and research roles at institutions including the University of Münster (Germany) and industry collaborations with Membrane Systems Australia. His research focuses on photocatalytic materials for environmental remediation and renewable energy, particularly addressing persistent organic pollutants and hydrogen production via photocatalytic water splitting. He has developed novel perovskite-based photocatalysts and co-catalyst strategies to enhance efficiency while reducing costs.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Design of perovskite materials (e.g., SrTiO₃, NaTa₂O₃) for light-driven pollutant degradation
• Hydrogen production through optimized metal oxide photocatalysts
• Industry partnerships for scalable PFAS remediation solutions
• Nanomaterial synthesis (graphene, MXene, carbon nanotubes)

His work emphasizes translating lab-scale innovations into real-world applications, with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental impact mitigation. While no specific awards are listed, his research has been supported by ARC grants and industry collaborations.