Hao Liu

Professor Hao Liu is a joint Professor at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Shanghai University, working part-time on high-energy electrode materials. He leads a team focused on porous carbon-based composites for energy storage and conversion. His expertise spans electrochemistry, nanotechnology, and energy storage systems. With over 170 peer-reviewed publications (h-index 63), his work emphasizes advanced materials for batteries, including lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and zinc-air systems. Notable achievements include $8.1M in research funding, 30+ ESI Highly Cited Papers, and recognition as a 2018 Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher and member of the World's Top 2% Scientists. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Energy Materials and Batteries.

Education: PhD, University of Wollongong (2011); MSc, Fudan University (2006); BE. Current affiliations include UTS's Faculty of Science and School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. His funded research projects include sustainable cathode materials and recycled silicon technologies. Teaching roles include Inorganic Chemistry courses and supervision of 8 PhD students, including recent graduates in 2024.

Research trends reflect a focus on battery durability, novel electrode designs, and sustainable materials. Articles emphasize catalyst engineering, interfacial stability, and high-performance cathode/anode systems. Awards highlight both individual and collaborative contributions to energy storage innovation.