Dr. Kondo Francois Aguey Zinsou

Professor

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Biography

Francois Aguey-Zinsou is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Sydney and leads the Materials Energy Research Laboratory in nanoscale (MERLin) group. With over 20 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in hydrogen technologies and is actively involved in advising key stakeholders in the field. Aguey-Zinsou has held positions such as Director of the Australian Association for Hydrogen Energy and Vice-President of the Australian French Association for Research and Innovation. His academic background includes three master’s degrees in Physics, Physical Chemistry, and Material Science, culminating in a Ph.D. in 2001 under the supervision of Prof. Michel Che. He has worked with renowned institutions like the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon in Germany and Queen Mary University in London, focusing on hydrogen and biofuel projects. Since returning to Australia, he founded MERLin at The University of New South Wales (Sydney). His research has led to the development of novel technologies, including hydrogen bikes and advanced catalysts for hydrogen combustion. Aguey-Zinsou's publication record exceeds 150 publications and he holds numerous grants and awards for his contributions to the field. His research interests align with the Faculty of Science's strengths in renewable energy generation and materials science.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW

Leads the MERLin group focusing on hydrogen technologies and materials energy research.

Awards

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Australia’s Innovative Engineers Award

2018-01-01
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IChemE ChemEng365 Award

2014-01-01
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Finalist

2017-01-01
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Finalist

2015-01-01

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.