Guoping Hu

Guoping Hu is an Adjunct Research Fellow in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the School of Engineering, University of Western Australia. His research focuses on separation sciences and engineering, particularly gas separations using solvent absorption and solid adsorption, as well as hydrometallurgy involving mineral leaching and solvent extraction. He is also interested in the development of novel sorbents, biocatalysts, carbon dioxide utilization, and clean energy systems. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption.

Guoping holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Shandong University, a Master's project from the Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Melbourne (2014–2018), focusing on promoted carbonated solvents for carbon capture.

His research interests include gas separation techniques such as pressure swing adsorption and solvent absorption, carbon capture technologies, methane enrichment processes, hydrometallurgical methods for mineral leaching and solvent extraction, and the development of sustainable energy solutions through novel sorbents and biocatalysts. He is particularly interested in bio-inspired approaches and carbon dioxide utilization to advance clean energy systems.

• 2021 Young Engineer of the Year (WA)
• Innovation Prize (2019)
• Best oral presentation award (2019)
• Production of High Purity Hydrogen from Mixed Pipeline Gases Fellowship (2019)
• IChemE Global Award for Young Researchers Finalist (2017)

Guoping has advised on pilot plant demonstrations of hydrometallurgical processes and methane enrichment technologies. While no formal students are listed, his work involves collaboration on projects such as carbon capture tests and clean energy systems development. He has been a member of the Joint Chemical Engineering Committee (JCEC) in Western Australia and actively participated in conferences like the GWPore Network and the Federation of European Zeolite Associations.

He contributes to collaborative networks such as the GWPore Network, focusing on porous materials for energy applications, and engages with the Joint Chemical Engineering Committee (JCEC) in Western Australia to foster interdisciplinary research and industry partnerships.