معرفی
Dr. Huacheng Zhang is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and Associate Professor in Chemical and Environmental Engineering at RMIT University. He received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2014), and held postdoctoral and academic positions at Monash University before joining RMIT in 2020.
- Academic Positions: Associate Professor (RMIT, 2023–Present), Senior Lecturer (RMIT, 2020–2022), ARC DECRA Fellow (Monash, 2017–2020), Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Monash, 2015–2016)
- Education: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (Institute of Chemistry, CAS, 2014)
His research focuses on bioinspired sub-nanofluidic membranes for energy conversion, water desalination, and ion extraction. Key themes include metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), ion-selective membranes, and stimuli-responsive material design. He has published 70+ peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals like Nature Materials and Science Advances, with 7000+ citations and an H-index of 42.
Recent publications highlight advancements in subnanochannel ion sieving, energy harvesting from nanofluidic systems, and sustainable lithium extraction. These works integrate materials engineering, environmental applications, and chemical innovation.
Scientific Awards:
- 2020 RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellowship
- 2020 ARC Future Fellowship
- 2021 RMIT VC Award for Research Excellence-ECR
- 2022 MSA Membrane Science Award
- 2023 J&J WiSTEM2D Scholars Award
- 2024 NHMRC Investigator Grant (Emerging Leadership 2)
Dr. Zhang actively supervises Masters and PhD students in topics such as bioinspired ion transporters, MOF-based membranes, and subnanofluidic devices. His teaching spans experimental investigations, chemical engineering design, and professional practice in engineering.
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