Marcello Solomon

Dr. Marcello Solomon is a Researcher at the University of Sydney's School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and the Net Zero Institute, focusing on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for carbon capture and sustainable energy applications. He earned his PhD in 2017 at Sydney under Prof. Deanna D'Alessandro and Kate Jolliffe, followed by postdoctoral roles at the University of Adelaide (with Christian Doonan, supported by Petronas) and Graz University of Technology (with Paolo Falcaro), before joining Southern Green Gas and returning to Sydney in 2023.

• Current research spans MOF composite materials, CO₂ reduction technologies, and net-zero project leadership
• Active in education with teaching roles in sustainable engineering courses

His research interests include:

• Porous Materials Scale-Up
• Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Technologies
• MOF Composite Development
• Net-Zero Project Leadership

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in MOF-based CO₂ adsorption, enzyme encapsulation, and redox-active frameworks, with 2024 work on the 'Gore-Tex® effect' in hydrophobic MOFs showing innovative approaches to gas separation. His work bridges fundamental coordination chemistry with industrial decarbonization applications.

Current grants include:

• 2024 Research and Translation Hub for Environmental Remediation Technologies (A$2.1M)
• Expanding Capabilities for New Energy Technologies in India-Australia collaboration