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Professor Chong Meng Nan is a leading academic at Monash University Malaysia, serving as Director of the Centre for Net-Zero Technology. With over 18 years of experience in academia and research, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of Adelaide and has held roles at CSIRO. His research focuses on renewable energy, particularly solar fuels and photoelectrochemical systems, addressing technical challenges like low conversion efficiency and electrode stability. Chong has secured over RM 20 million in research funding and is recognized internationally, including the Royal Society Newton Fellowship and inclusion in Stanford's Top 2% Scientists list. He teaches courses in chemical engineering, including material balances, thermodynamics, and sustainable development.
His work contributes to UN SDGs targeting clean energy and climate action. Key projects include green hydrogen production via photoelectrochemical water splitting and AI-driven microalgae CO2 fixation. Collaborations span Malaysia, Australia, and global institutions. Awards include the Green Talents Award and Top Research Scientist Malaysia. Chong actively advises on grants and mentors researchers, with a focus on advancing sustainable technologies. His lab explores nanostructured materials and advanced characterization using synchrotron facilities.
- Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (University of Adelaide), B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering
- Grants: Over RM 20M secured as PI/CI for projects on solar fuels, CO2 reduction, and urban water systems
- Labs/Teams: Leads the Centre for Net-Zero Technology and collaborates with industry partners like Microsoft
