Judy Hart

Associate Professor Judy Hart is a materials scientist at the School of Materials Science & Engineering, UNSW Sydney, specializing in the development of semiconducting materials for renewable energy applications. Her work integrates computational (DFT) and experimental approaches to understand composition-property relationships in systems like solid solutions, heterostructures, and doped materials for photocatalysis and solar cells. She leads projects funded by ARC Discovery and Linkage grants, including work on photo-electro-catalysis systems and stabilizing ceramic materials.

• Education: PhD in Materials Engineering (Monash University, 2007), BEng (Materials) (Monash, 2002)
• Professional Experience: Senior Lecturer (UNSW, 2017–), Lecturer (UNSW, 2013–2017), University of Bristol (2007–2012)

Research Interests

Her research focuses on designing materials for renewable energy, particularly photoelectrochemical water splitting and organic oxidation reactions. Key areas include Density Functional Theory (DFT), defect engineering, band gap tuning, and nanostructured materials. She investigates ferroelectric polarization effects, metal oxide heterostructures, and stability of battery components, with applications in hydrogen production, CO2 conversion, and advanced battery materials.

Scientific Awards

• Ramsay Memorial Fellowship (University of Bristol, 2007–2009)

Teaching Contributions

She is co-author of the 1st Australian & New Zealand edition of "Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction", and teaches courses on computational materials science, corrosion-resistant surfaces, mechanical behavior of metals, and materials design.