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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.
University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW
Leads the MERLin group focusing on hydrogen technologies and materials energy research.
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