Jiyuan Liu, Postdoctoral Fellow
Doctor of Philosophy, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences
My research focuses on the electrocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide and the sustainable utilization of carbon resources. I enjoy traveling and playing badminton in the free time.
Yu Yang, Postdoctoral Fellow
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Sydney
My research topic is catalysts and systems for carbon dioxide electro-conversion. I'm into Chinese calligraphy, mobile gaming.
Jialei Huang, PhD candidate
Master of Engineering, Central South University
My research recently focuses on ammonia decomposition.
Minghao Sun, PhD candidate
Master of Science, Lanzhou University
My research focuses on asymmetric electrocatalysis. I am obsessed with history and badminton.
Wei Zhang, PhD candidate
Master of Science, University College London (UCL)
Hi, I am Wei. My research topic is electrochemical Integrated system for carbon dioxide capture and conversion.
Yaohui Shi, PhD candidate (co-supervision with Prof Jie Zeng, USTC)
PhD candidate at University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
I like reading and playing Genshin Impact in my spare time.
Yawen Hao, PhD candidate
Master of Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology
My research focuses on non-precious metal based electrocatalysts for overall water splitting. I am interested in badminton and reading.
Yifan Zeng, PhD candidate (co-supervision with A/Prof Tongliang Liu)
Master of Science, Hunan University
My research focuses on theory-guided catalyst discovery for ammonia electrocatalysis. As for my hobbies, I enjoy playing table tennis and running.
Yaoti Cheng, PhD candidate
Master of Science, Southern University of Science and Technology
My research focuses on electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide. I like reading and history in my free time.
Qian Zhang, PhD candidate (co-supervision with Antonio Tricoli)
Bachelor of Science, Southwest Forestry University
My research focused on developing novel devices for water electrolysis and proton exchange membrane fuel cells, aiming to minimize mass transfer losses and improve overall electrochemical performance and energy efficiency. In my spare time, I enjoy playing badminton and hiking.
Yuanhong Ren, PhD candidate
Bachelor of Engineering, Shenzhen MSU-BIT University
The focus of my research is thermo-electrocatalysis. In my leisure time, I am an enthusiast of electronic sports and also enjoys city walks.
Dan M. Villamanca, PhD candidate
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science, The University of Newcastle
My research focuses on developing novel green ammonia synthesis methods using electrochemistry and high-throughput catalytic screening. I love going to the gym and playing sports.
Zhenghui Zhu, MPhil candidate
Master of Environmental Studies, The University of Tokyo
My research focuses on electrocatalysts for carbon dioxide conversion. I enjoy playing badminton and board games.
Emily Mackay, Undergraduate Honours
Bachelor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering/Bachelor of International Relations
My thesis research focuses on a TEA of ocean-based carbon capture and conversion, integrating offshore renewable energy sources to power electrochemical CO2 capture and conversion processes. Outside of study, I enjoy traveling & exploring different cultures, socialising, and participating in new sports & activities.
Ella Suita, 3rd Year Undergraduate Student
Bachelor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
My research project focuses on TEA of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) derived from biomass. During my spare time, I enjoy participating in community services, teaching, reading, graphic design, and watching dramas!
Alumni
Dr. Shuzhen Zhang (2020–2023, PhD)
Dr. Yu Yang (2021–2024, PhD)
Dr. Yong Zhao (2021, Research Assistant)
Mr. Haowei Zhang (2022–2023, MPhil)
Mr. Dongfang Li (2021–2022, MPhil)
Mr. Sk Mahmud (2019–2022, MPhil)
Dr. Josip Knezevic (2019–2023, supervisor B)
Dr. Tianqi Zhang (2020–2023, supervisor B)
Dr. Aklima Nasrin (2019–2023, supervisor B)
Ms. Amy Worsfold (2024–2025, Honours)
Ms. Xin Chen (2024–2025, Honours)
Ms. Hannah Jones (2024, Honours)
Ms. Jingwen Chi (2023–2024, Honours)
Ms. Jun Wu (2023–2024, Honours)
Ms. Mia Andersen-Cooke (2023, Honours)
Mr. Muhammad Agus Setiawan (2023, Dissertation)
Ms. Melanie Porter (2021, Honours)
Ms. Sharome Umaharan (2022, Honours)
Mr. Haowei Zhang (2021–2022, Honours)
Mr. Shuyi Lou (2022, Honours)
Mr. Xuechen Jing (2020–2021, Honours)
Ms. Zara Zbrog (2025, MIPPS)
Mr. Theodore Mower (2024, MIPPS)
Ms. Kiri Mitchell (2023, MIPPS)
Ms. Anna Wong (2022, MIPPS)
Ms. Yuqing Li (2021, MIPPS)
Ms. Siyu Zhong (2024, visiting PhD student, KIT)
Ms. Xue Zhou (2023–2024, visiting PhD student, Tianjin University)
Ms. Chengyuan Jin (2025, internship)
Mr. Suvan Shrestha (2024, Sydney Nano Taste of Research Award Internship)
Ms. Celia Chen (2021, internship)
Mr. Shing Hang Yan (2021, internship)
Mr. Jiacheng Wu (2021, internship)
We are located at Chemical Engineering Building J01, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006.