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Professor Ziqi Sun is a leading academic in the Faculty of Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where he serves in the School of Chemistry & Physics. He holds the position of Professor and is also an ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellow, reflecting his significant contributions to materials science and sustainable energy research. His work is supported by major competitive grants including ARC Discovery and Future Fellowships.
Education:
- PhD in Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China (2009)
- BEng in Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, China (2003)
Professor Sun's research focuses on nanomaterials design, bio-inspired smart materials, sustainable energy technologies, and functional ceramics. His work spans the synthesis and self-assembly of metal oxide nanostructures, wettability of complex surfaces, and energy storage systems. He has pioneered advances in 2D heterostructures, bioinspired interfaces, and multifunctional coatings, with applications in photovoltaics, batteries, and electrocatalysis.
His recent publications highlight a strong trend toward bioinspired design, 2D materials for energy, and advanced electrochemical systems, particularly in aqueous batteries and water splitting technologies. These works reflect interdisciplinary innovation in materials science, chemistry, and engineering for sustainability.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- TMS FMD Young Leaders Professional Development Award (2015)
- ARC DECRA Fellow (2015)
- ARC Future Fellow (2018)
- UOW Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellowship (2013)
- Alexander von Humboldt and NIMS Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Editor-in-Chief of Sustainable Materials and Technologies (Elsevier)
- Principal Editor of Journal of Materials Research (MRS)
- Chair of the Energy Committee, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)
Professor Sun has secured multiple ARC-funded research projects, including DP200103568 on 2D heterostructures and FT180100387 on bioinspired nanomaterials. He actively supervises research and collaborates internationally. His editorial leadership in high-impact journals underscores his influence in the global materials research community.
He leads and participates in numerous international symposia and conferences, including TMS, MS&T, and ICACC, focusing on energy materials, carbon dioxide utilization, and responsive materials. His research group develops next-generation materials for sustainable applications, emphasizing scalability, performance, and environmental impact.
