Rohan Stanger

Dr. Rohan Stanger is a Senior Lecturer and Research Associate in Chemical Engineering at the University of Newcastle's School of Engineering, affiliated with the College of Engineering, Science and Environment. He serves as principal researcher at the Priority Research Centre for Frontier Energy Technology and Utilisation.

His research focuses on transforming carbon resources through innovative approaches to carbon manufacturing, CO2 capture technologies, and mineral processing. Dr. Stanger pioneers methods for converting coal and biomass into high-value carbon products like carbon fibers and supercapacitors, while developing sustainable solutions for industrial emissions reduction. His expertise spans pyrolysis, oxy-fuel combustion, and advanced analytical techniques for material characterization.

Recent publications investigate thermal extrusion for carbon fiber production, coal maceral behavior during coking, and flue gas treatment for carbon capture systems. His work with Australian coals demonstrates practical applications for resource utilization and emission reduction.

Dr. Stanger maintains industry partnerships and has secured over $5M in research funding. His teaching emphasizes practical engineering applications to prepare students for renewable energy careers.