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Tianyi Ma is a Distinguished Professor at RMIT University's School of Science, specializing in renewable energy and materials science. He holds positions as Director of the ARC Industrial Transformation Hub for Intelligent Energy Efficiency in Future Protected Cropping and Research Director of the Centre for Atomaterials and Nanomanufacturing (CAN). His work focuses on developing advanced materials for energy conversion, carbon capture, and storage technologies. He has secured over AU$40 million in research funding and supervised over 35 PhD students.
Education & Experience:
- PhD, Nankai University (China)
- Prior roles at University of Adelaide, University of Newcastle, and Swinburne University of Technology
Research Interests:
His research spans photocatalytic materials, electrocatalytic systems, energy storage (batteries/supercapacitors), and carbon capture/utilization (CCUS). Key innovations include solar-to-hydrogen generators, CO₂ electrolyzers, and high-energy battery packs.
Grants & Collaborations:
- AU$40M+ funding from ARC, Victorian Government, and industry partners (e.g., Siemens, Viva Energy)
- Industry collaborations for scaling prototypes into pilot plants
Awards:
- 2024 Prime Minister's Malcolm McIntosh Prize (Physical Sciences)
- Australian Academy of Science's Le Févre Medal (2023)
- Clarivate ESI Highly Cited Researcher in Chemistry & Materials Science
Labs & Teams:
Leads RMIT's Carbon Neutrality Group and collaborates globally with researchers from the USA, China, Japan, and beyond to advance carbon-neutral energy solutions.
