Linhua Fan

Associate Professor Linhua Fan is a prominent academic in Chemical & Environmental Engineering at RMIT University's School of Engineering. He specializes in wastewater treatment, membrane technology, and resource recovery, with over 20 years of R&D experience in the water industry. His research focuses on advancing sustainable water management solutions, including nanoplastics removal, advanced oxidation processes, and desalination technologies.

• Professional Memberships: International Water Association (IWA), International Desalination Association (IDA), Engineers Australia (EA).
• Teaching: Coordinates courses such as PROC2086 Environmental and Hazard Analysis and CIVE1252 Advanced Technologies for Wastewater Reclamation.
• Supervision: Open to supervising Masters and PhD students in areas like CO₂ capture integration with wastewater treatment and hydrogel nanocomposites for contaminant removal.

His research emphasizes innovative membrane technologies and environmental remediation, addressing global challenges in water quality and sustainability. Key projects include developing superhydrophobic nanofiber membranes and bioinspired ion transporters for energy-efficient water treatment.

Linhua's work bridges academic research with industrial applications, contributing to cleaner water systems and resource recovery strategies. His collaborations span interdisciplinary teams, focusing on translating lab innovations into real-world solutions.