Dylan Cuskelly

Dr Dylan Cuskelly is a Lecturer in the School of Engineering at the University of Newcastle, Australia. His research focuses on advanced materials development for energy storage and sustainable manufacturing, alongside STEM education innovation. He co-founded MGA Thermal, a company commercializing thermal energy storage materials derived from miscibility gap alloys (MGAs).

Education:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering (University of Newcastle, 2015)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Hons) (University of Newcastle, 2009)

Research Interests:

• Development of novel materials for energy storage applications
• Synthesis of MAX/MAB phase ceramics and metal alloys
• Economical material production processes
• Integration of renewable energy storage solutions
• STEM education pedagogy and curriculum design

Grants & Awards:

• 2022: iSTEM Zero to Hero grant (Google Australia, $11,863)
• 2019: Optimisation of Thermal Energy Storage grant (MGA Thermal, $192,000)
• 2017: Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award (University of Newcastle)

Collaborations: Active partnerships with industry (MGA Thermal, Sunburnt Space Co), academia (University of Melbourne), and international research networks.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Advanced Materials Group at Newcastle, focusing on thermal energy storage materials and sustainable manufacturing processes.