معرفی
Professor Hongqi Sun is a Professor of Chemistry and ARC Future Fellow at the School of Molecular Sciences, University of Western Australia. He leads research in catalysis using nanostructured materials for solar-to-chemical/fuel conversion (e.g., hydrogen) and environmental remediation. His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy, environmental protection, and sustainable resource management.
- Roles: Node Leader (Chemicals for Space, International Space Centre), Board Director (Minerals Research Institute of WA), Delegate (Australia-USA Hydrogen Partnerships).
- Grants: ARC/Australia-USA partnerships, industry collaborations (e.g., Tianqi Lithium).
- Awards: 2023 WA Premier’s Mid-Career Scientist of the Year, Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate, 2019–2022), Top 40 Australian Research Superstars (2020).
Research interests span hydrogen production, solar energy, catalysis, nanomaterials, and lithium resource valorization. Recent projects include decarbonization via lithium carbonate production from CO₂ emissions and circular economy innovations in Australia’s lithium sector.
Publications focus on advanced oxidation processes, photocatalysis, and sustainable catalytic systems. Key contributions include carbon nitride-based catalysts, single-atom catalyst engineering, and Fenton-like reaction mechanisms.
- Grants/Projects: 5 active ARC grants (e.g., photothermal catalysis for hydrogen, 3D solar-driven ammonia conversion).
- Labs/Teams: Leads international collaborations in clean energy, environmental remediation, and space chemicals research.
