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Derek Hao is a materials scientist and environmental engineer holding the Vice Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship at RMIT University's School of Science. His research focuses on advanced materials for environmental sustainability and energy conversion, particularly in waste plastic valorization, photocatalytic systems, and nanotechnology. He has secured over AU$1.2m in research funding and commercialized two patents on bismuth catalysts, generating significant industry impact. His work spans collaborations across Australia, Germany, China, and beyond.
- Education: PhD in Engineering (University of Technology Sydney, 2022); Bachelor’s in Chemical Sciences (China University of Geosciences).
- Research Priorities: Sustainable waste plastic solutions, photocatalytic energy conversion, nanomaterials, and environmental toxicology.
- Awards: Humboldt Research Fellowship (2022), RMIT Vice Chancellor’s Fellowship (2023), inclusion in Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists (2022–2023).
- Teaching: Teaches Analytical Chemistry and supervises 5 PhD students in areas like electrocatalysts for hydrogen production and CO₂ reduction.
- Grants & Patents: AU$1.2m+ in funded projects; commercialized bismuth catalyst patents yielding AU$500k+ annually.
His research bridges fundamental science and practical environmental solutions, with over 100 peer-reviewed papers (H-index 46), including ESI Highly Cited and Hot Papers. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Science for Energy and Environment and Nano Research Energy.
