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Professor Graham Nathan is a leading academic at The University of Adelaide's School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He holds prestigious fellowships from the Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering and the Combustion Institute, and is an ARC Discovery Outstanding Researcher Awardee. His research focuses on clean energy technologies, particularly high-temperature processes involving combustion, solar thermal systems, and hydrogen-enabled industrial decarbonization.
Professor Nathan leads major initiatives such as the $215M Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre and the Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative. He has pioneered innovations like the Gyrotherm low-NOx burner and contributed to reducing CO₂ emissions in alumina production through solar thermal hybridization. His work spans over 300 peer-reviewed publications, 17 patents, and collaborations with industry giants like Alcoa and Calix.
Key research areas include solar-driven industrial processes, carbon capture via mineral carbonation, and hydrogen production systems. He actively advises on clean energy transitions and has led landmark projects for low-carbon technologies in heavy industries.
- Major Roles: Director of the Centre for Energy Technology, Research Director of the Heavy Industry CRC, Node Leader in Solar Fuels Program
- Notable Achievements: Sydney Olympic Torch Combustion System Design, ISF Workshop Co-founder, HiTeMP Forum Chair
- Industry Partnerships: Alcoa, Hatch, Calix, Rio Tinto, BHP
