San Hoa Thang

San Hoa Thang is a Professor (Research) in the School of Chemistry at Monash University. He specializes in Polymer Chemistry, with a focus on RAFT polymerization, drug delivery systems, and sustainable materials. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in environmental sustainability and innovation.

• Education: Not explicitly stated in the text.
• Research Interests: Polymer synthesis, stimuli-responsive materials, mineral flotation, nanotechnology, and applications in drug delivery and environmental science.

His research outputs include over 190 publications, emphasizing RAFT-based polymers and their applications in materials science. Recent projects involve developing bio-polymer reagents for mineral separation and hydrophobic materials for selective separations.

• Key Projects:
  • Upgrading rare earth minerals via collector design (2024–2028)
  • Stimuli-responsive Bio/RAFT polymers (2024–2026)
  • Novel hydrophobic materials for selective separations (2024–2027)

Thang received the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in 2018 for his contributions to science. He actively supervises PhD students and collaborates internationally on mineral processing and polymer technologies.