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Professor Kazuhiro Nogita is a Professor and Director of the Nihon Superior Centre for the Manufacture of Electronic Materials (NS CMEM) within the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at the University of Queensland. He holds additional roles as an invited Professor at Kyushu University and the University of Malaysia Perlis. His research focuses on environmentally sustainable materials, including lead-free solders, hydrogen storage alloys, Li-ion battery anodes, and structural alloys. Nogita has authored over 200 peer-reviewed papers and holds 15 international patents. His work has led to the establishment of Hydrexia Pty. Ltd. and the NS CMEM, which emphasize commercially relevant and sustainable research.
Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Japan, 1990), PhD from Kyushu University (1997). Prior to academia, he worked in nuclear power at Hitachi Ltd. His research has been recognized with awards such as the Queensland Government Smart Futures Fellowship and contributed to significant industry collaborations, including with Nihon Superior Co. Ltd.
Research Interests: Lead-free solder alloys, hydrogen storage materials, Li-ion battery anodes, Mg-based alloys, and corrosion-resistant coatings. His work aims to advance sustainable materials for electronics, energy, and transport sectors. Recent projects include developing solid-state hydrogen storage alloys and high-reliability electronic interconnects.
Selected Awards: Queensland Government Smart Futures Fellowship, National Report recognition for ATN Go8 EIA Trial. His research impacts include over $20M in investments for Hydrexia and contributions to industry IP protection through patent litigation victories.
Grants and Collaborations: Extensive funding from ARC Linkage Projects, industry partners like Nihon Superior, and facilities through ANSTO and synchrotron programs. Current projects include hydrogen storage alloys and Sn-Bi solder alloy development.
Labs and Teams: Director of NS CMEM, leading the UQ-Kyushu University Oceania Project, and advising on solar car racing teams like Team Arrow.
