معرفی
Yijiao Jiang is a Professor at Macquarie University's School of Engineering and Co-Director of the Transforming Energy Markets Research Centre. She specializes in sustainable technologies for converting greenhouse gases, plastics, and biowaste into fuels and chemicals. Her work is supported by grants from ARC Discovery Projects, Industry Transformation Hubs, and international organizations like the European Commission and CSIRO. She leads a research group of 2 postdocs, 5 PhD candidates, and 5 undergraduate students.
Education:
- PhD in Chemical Technology (University of Stuttgart, Germany)
- BEng/MEng in Environmental Engineering (Kunming University of Science and Technology)
- Postdoctoral research at ETH Zurich and UNSW Australia
Research Interests:
Her research focuses on catalysis engineering, electrochemical energy conversion, and photochemical processes. Key areas include CO2 reduction, waste plastics upcycling, and hydrogen production. She explores novel catalyst designs and in situ characterization techniques to enhance reaction efficiency and sustainability.
Publications:
Her articles highlight advancements in CO2 electroreduction mechanisms, waste valorization via transesterification, and novel catalyst materials. Recent work emphasizes improving electrolyte stability and catalyst durability in energy conversion systems.
Awards & Roles:
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC)
- ARC College of Experts Member
- Recipient of the Monash Engineering Women's Leadership Award (2017)
- Associate Editor for ACS Energy & Fuels and Carbon Capture Science & Technology
Grants & Supervision:
Secured over 40 grants totaling millions in funding. Supervised 21 HDR students and 57 thesis students, with notable completions like Wenwen Zhang (VC Commendation) and Alena Kochubei (Executive Dean’s Commendation).
Labs & Networks:
Leads research on energy markets and participates in the NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub. Collaborates globally on projects like Powerfuels and Hydrogen Networks.
