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Dr. Richard Zhang is a Research Fellow at the ANU School of Engineering. His work focuses on carbon capture and storage, thermal energy systems, and bio-inspired designs for sustainable energy solutions. He holds a PhD from ANU (2025), a joint Master’s in Sustainable Energy from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Renewable Energy Engineering and Economics from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Research Interests include gas hydrate technologies, phase change materials for thermal storage, and multiphysics modeling of heat and mass transfer. Notably, his work explores bio-inspired designs, such as red blood cell encapsulation for carbon capture systems.
His publications (15+ in total) span applications in decarbonization, cold-chain logistics, and energy efficiency. Key contributions include advancements in hydrogen storage via nanoporous materials and CO₂ capture using hydrogel-based systems.
- Recipient of ANU 3MT Competition awards (2024)
- Collaborations with global institutions on energy and environmental projects
Research emphasizes practical applications of novel materials and systems for addressing climate challenges.
