AGMT 2026
Meet the researchers contributing to AGMT 2026. Speaker profiles will continue to be updated as the scientific program develops.
Confirmed program
Université Grenoble Alpes, France
CNRS Research Director, CERMAV
Prof. Redouane Borsali is a CNRS Research Director at CERMAV, Université Grenoble Alpes. His work focuses on the self-assembly of glycopolymers, carbohydrate-based block copolymers and bio-sourced nanostructured materials.
Full speaker profileUNSW Sydney, Australia
Professor and NHMRC Leadership Fellow
Prof. Rona Chandrawati is a professor and NHMRC Leadership Fellow at UNSW Sydney. Her work integrates bioengineering and nanotechnology to create responsive materials, biosensors and therapeutic delivery systems.
Full speaker profileUniversity of Wollongong, Australia
Senior Professor, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute
Prof. Jun Chen is a senior professor in the Intelligent Polymer Research Institute at the University of Wollongong. His research spans electroactive materials, catalysis, electro- and bio-interfaces, advanced printing and smart wearable energy devices.
Full speaker profileUniversity of Wollongong, Australia
Professor, Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials
Prof. Zhenxiang Cheng is a professor in the Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials at the University of Wollongong. His research covers functional materials, ferroelectric and piezoelectric systems, magnetism, nanomaterials and materials design.
Full speaker profileUNSW Sydney, Australia
Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering
Prof. Dewei Chu is a professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at UNSW Sydney. His research covers nanoionic and oxide nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, printed electronics, and materials for energy storage and conversion.
Full speaker profileAustralian National University, Australia
Professor and Head, Department of Electronic Materials Engineering
Prof. Lan Fu is Professor and Head of Electronic Materials Engineering at the Australian National University. Her research advances semiconductor nanostructures and the design, fabrication and integration of lasers, photodetectors, solar cells and other optoelectronic devices.
Full speaker profileAdelaide University, Australia
Senior Lecturer
Dr Junnan Hao is a senior lecturer at Adelaide University. His research focuses on electrochemistry and advanced materials for rechargeable batteries, including interfacial processes and energy-storage performance.
Full speaker profileUNSW Sydney, Australia
Scientia Professor and ARC Laureate Fellow
Prof. Xiaojing Hao is a Scientia Professor and ARC Laureate Fellow at UNSW Sydney. Her research develops low-cost, high-efficiency thin-film and tandem solar cells, with a focus on emerging photovoltaic materials and scalable device engineering.
Full speaker profileLa Trobe University, Australia
Professor and ARC Future Fellow
Prof. Yuning Hong is a professor and ARC Future Fellow at La Trobe University. Her research combines chemical biology, fluorescent probe design and molecular sensing to study biomolecules, cellular processes and protein aggregation.
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Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering
Prof. Xiao Hu is a professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Nanyang Technological University. His research spans polymers, sustainable textiles, materials circularity and environmental materials.
Full speaker profileFlinders University, Australia
Associate Professor, College of Science and Engineering
A/Prof. Zhongfan Jia is an associate professor at Flinders University. His research focuses on precision polymer synthesis, RAFT polymerisation, polymer bioconjugation and functional materials for biomedical applications.
Full speaker profileUNSW Sydney, Australia
Associate Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering
A/Prof. Tushar Kumeria is an associate professor at UNSW Sydney. His research designs porous materials and composites for controlled drug delivery, tissue engineering, diagnostics and biosensing.
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National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
Dean, College of Engineering
Prof. Chi-Ching Kuo is Dean of the College of Engineering at National Taipei University of Technology and leads research spanning electrospun nanofibres, optoelectronic polymers, sensing devices, biomedical polymers and smart textiles.
Full speaker profileGriffith University, Australia
Professor
Prof. Qin Li is a professor at Griffith University. Her research spans carbon dots and graphene, photocatalysis, chemical sensing, water treatment and functional nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications.
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National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Prof. Cheng-Liang Liu is a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at National Taiwan University. His research focuses on electronic and optoelectronic polymers, organic electronics, thermoelectric materials, solution processing and functional device integration.
Full speaker profileRMIT University, Australia
Professor, School of Science
Prof. Dan Liu is a professor in the School of Science at RMIT University. Her research develops functional nanomaterials, catalytic and membrane systems for sustainable energy conversion, environmental purification and advanced electrochemical devices.
Full speaker profileGriffith University, Australia
Professor and ARC Future Fellow, School of Environment and Science
Prof. Porun Liu is a professor and ARC Future Fellow in the School of Environment and Science at Griffith University. His research focuses on materials science, nanotechnology, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis for clean-energy and environmental applications.
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Waseda University, Japan
Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry
Prof. Kenichi Oyaizu is a professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry at Waseda University. His group develops electroactive polymers for organic batteries, redox-flow systems, optical applications and solar-energy conversion.
Full speaker profileUNSW Sydney, Australia
Senior Lecturer and ARC Future Fellow
Dr Shuhua Peng is a senior lecturer and ARC Future Fellow at UNSW Sydney. Her research develops soft and stretchable materials for wearable sensing, energy harvesting and storage, and soft robotic systems.
Full speaker profileUniversity of Technology Sydney, Australia
Professor, School of Electrical, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering
Prof. Bingyang Shi is a professor at the University of Technology Sydney. His research develops nanomedicine, brain-targeted drug delivery systems and targeted protein degradation strategies for translational biomedical applications.
Full speaker profileRMIT University, Australia
Professor, School of Science
Prof. Dawei Su is a professor in the School of Science at RMIT University. His research investigates advanced electrode materials, reaction mechanisms and nanostructure design for rechargeable batteries and electrochemical energy storage.
Full speaker profileThe University of Western Australia, Australia
University Professor of Chemistry · Director, Centre for Future Catalysis
Prof. Hongqi Sun is University Professor of Chemistry and Director of the UWA Centre for Future Catalysis. His research advances photocatalysis, photothermal and electrochemical catalysis, membrane catalysis and environmental remediation.
Full speaker profileQueensland University of Technology, Australia
Professor and Georgina Sweet ARC Laureate Fellow
Prof. Hongxia Wang is a professor and Georgina Sweet ARC Laureate Fellow at Queensland University of Technology. Her research improves the efficiency, durability and manufacturability of next-generation perovskite solar cells and integrated energy devices.
Full speaker profileUniversity of Technology Sydney, Australia
Professor, School of Civil, Environmental and Sociotechnical Engineering
Prof. Qilin Wang is a professor at the University of Technology Sydney. His research develops water and wastewater technologies that improve treatment performance, recover energy and resources, reduce emissions and support carbon-neutral urban water systems.
Full speaker profileMacquarie University, Australia
Professor and ARC Future Fellow
Prof. Yuling Wang is a professor and ARC Future Fellow at Macquarie University. Her research develops nanosensors, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy platforms and biosensing technologies for biomedical analysis and small extracellular vesicles.
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Dean, Faculty of Science · Chair Professor of Chemical Technology
Prof. Raymond Wai-Yeung Wong is Dean of the Faculty of Science and Chair Professor of Chemical Technology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research develops molecular functional materials and metallopolymers for photofunctional, electronic and energy applications.
Full speaker profileCurtin University, Australia
Professor, Chemical Engineering
Prof. Hongwei Wu is a professor of chemical engineering at Curtin University. His research focuses on thermochemical processing of coal, biomass and waste, including biomass-derived fuels, biochar, green chemicals and low-emission pathways for heavy industry.
Full speaker profileDeakin University, Australia
Professor, School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Prof. Wenrong Yang is a professor at Deakin University. His research integrates surface chemistry, electrochemistry, nanotechnology, biosensors and biomaterials for environmental and biomedical applications.
Full speaker profileUniversity of Wollongong, Australia
Professor, School of Science
Prof. Haibo Yu is a professor at the University of Wollongong. His research uses theoretical and computational chemistry to investigate biomolecular structure, enzyme mechanisms, catalysis and molecular recognition.
Full speaker profileThe University of Queensland, Australia
Endowed Dow Chair in Sustainable Engineering Innovation
Prof. Xiwang Zhang is the Endowed Dow Chair in Sustainable Engineering Innovation and Director of the UQ Dow Centre. His research advances membrane technologies, resource-efficient separations, water treatment and sustainable engineering systems.
Full speaker profileSpeaker profiles will continue to be updated as the scientific program develops.