Dr. Zhenhai Xia

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Zhenhai Xia is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). His research expertise includes multiscale modelling, characterization, catalysis, and energy conversion and storage materials. He has a strong focus on biological and biomimetic materials, nanostructured materials, and energy-related biomedical applications. With over 200 journal publications to his name, he has garnered approximately 23,000 citations and an h-index of 53, according to Google Scholar data as of August 2022. Professor Xia is also the author of a sole-authored book on biomimetic materials and has contributed to several book chapters. He holds the position of Deputy Director at the Australian Carbon Materials Centre at UNSW. His previous appointments include a full professorship at the University of North Texas and various academic roles at Hebei University of Technology, including Associate Director of the Graduate School and Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. He has received multiple international awards for his contributions to materials research, including the 2019 IUMRS-Somiya Award and the 2019 Scientist Award from the International Association of Advanced Materials.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

University of North Texas • USA

Jointly appointed in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Department of Chemistry.

Assistant/Associate Professor

— Present

University of Akron • USA

Involved in teaching and research within the Mechanical Engineering department.

Senior Researcher

— Present

Brown University • USA

Conducted research in advanced materials and engineering.

Humboldt Scholar

— Present

German Aerospace Centre (DLR) • Germany

Engaged in collaborative research projects.

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

— Present

Hebei University of Technology • China

Held various roles, including Associate Director of Graduate School and Chair for the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

Awards

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IUMRS-Somiya Award

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Scientist Award

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Nanoscience Research Leader Award

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Humboldt Research Fellowship Award

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.