Overview
Background
Dr Jingwei Hou received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of New South Wales in 2015. He then joined the UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology (2015-2017) and University of Cambridge (2017-2019, affiliate of the Trinity College) for this post-doctoral research. In 2019, he returned Australia as an ARC DECRA Fellow at the School of Chemical Engineering, University of Queensland. He was named the ARC Future Fellow in 2021 and then NHMRC Emerging Leadership 2 Fellow and ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellow in 2025. He is currently an Associate Professor and the group leader of the Functional Materials Engineering (FME) Lab, leading a team of enthusiastic and talented researchers in pushing the boundaries of science.
Dr Jingwei Hou has attracted over $9m AUD external research funds as the lead CI or sole CI, and contributed over 40 plenary, keynote and invited talks. So far, he has 1 book chapter and 150+ publications in highly-ranked international peer-reviewed journals (including lead author publications in Science, Nature Communications, CHEM, Cell Report Physical Science, JACS, Angew Chem, Advanced Materials, Journal of Membrane Science, ChemComm etc), which attracted over 11k+ citations and an H index of 63. He is the Membrane Separation Theme Leader of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Green Electrochemical Transformation for Carbon Dioxide (2023-2029). His main research focuses on understanding the physical properties of the microporous materials and translating them into useful devices for membrane separation, optics, energy storage and catalysis.
Availability
- Associate Professor Jingwei Hou is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
Research interests
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Microporous glass composites
One of my research interest is regulating the physical and chemical properties of microporous glass materials, realising efficient separation, catalysis and energy applications.
Research impacts
SELECTED PRIZES, HONOURS AND AWARDS
- Royal Society of Chemistry Dalton Horizon Prize (2025)
- Membrane Society of Australasia Membrane Research Award (2023)
- Mid-Research Leadership Award, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, UQ (2023)
- Australian Synchrotron Research Award (2022)
- Fundemental Research Excellence Award, UQ (2022)
- Rising Star of Science Award, Researcher.com (2022)
- Young Tall Poppy Award, Queensland, AIPS (2022)
- Top 100 of Global Create the Future Design Contest (2022)
- ARC Future Fellowship (2022-2025)
- ARC DECRA Fellowship (2019-2022)
- Research Excellence in Functional Nanomaterials Award, UQ (2021)
- Royal Society of Chemistry, Nanoscale Emerging Research Award (2021)
- Research Excellence in Functional Nanomaterials Award, UQ (2020)
- Westpac Fellow, one of two UQ National Finalists (2020)
- CASS ECR Award, Australia (2020)
- Early-Career Researcher Award, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, UQ (2019)
- John A. Bradie Medal, Engineer Australia (2017)
- Best Presentation Award, Nature Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks, Tianjin, China (2019)
- Best Presentation Award, 2nd prize, 4th International Conference on Desalination, Perth, Australia (2019)
- Best Presentation Award, Membrane Society of Australasia, ECR-Symposium (2020)
- Early Career Researcher Travel Award, IMSTEC, Sydney, Australia (2020)
Works
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2017
Journal Article
Enzyme-embedded metal–organic framework membranes on polymeric substrates for efficient CO2 capture
Zhang, Yiming, Wang, Huixian, Liu, Jindun, Hou, Jingwei and Zhang, Yatao (2017). Enzyme-embedded metal–organic framework membranes on polymeric substrates for efficient CO2 capture. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5 (37), 19954-19962. doi: 10.1039/c7ta03719h
2016
Journal Article
Oriented clay nanotube membrane assembled on microporous polymeric substrates
Qin, Lijuan, Zhao, Yafei, Liu, Jindun, Hou, Jingwei, Zhang, Yatao, Wang, Jing, Zhu, Junyong, Zhang, Bing, Lvov, Yuri and Van Der Bruggen, Bart (2016). Oriented clay nanotube membrane assembled on microporous polymeric substrates. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 8 (50), 34914-34923. doi: 10.1021/acsami.6b12858
2016
Journal Article
Biocatalytic gas-liquid membrane contactors for CO2 hydration with immobilized carbonic anhydrase
Hou, Jingwei, Zulkifli, Muhammad Yazid, Mohammad, Munirah, Zhang, Yatao, Razmjou, Amir and Chen, Vicki (2016). Biocatalytic gas-liquid membrane contactors for CO2 hydration with immobilized carbonic anhydrase. Journal of Membrane Science, 520, 303-313. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.07.003
2016
Journal Article
Cross-linked carbon nanotubes-based biocatalytic membranes for micro-pollutants degradation: Performance, stability, and regeneration
Ji, Chao, Hou, Jingwei and Chen, Vicki (2016). Cross-linked carbon nanotubes-based biocatalytic membranes for micro-pollutants degradation: Performance, stability, and regeneration. Journal of Membrane Science, 520, 869-880. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.08.056
2016
Journal Article
Enhanced CO2/N-2 separation by porous reduced graphene oxide/Pebax mixed matrix membranes
Dong, Guanying, Hou, Jingwei, Wang, Jing, Zhang, Yatao, Chen, Vicki and Liu, Jindun (2016). Enhanced CO2/N-2 separation by porous reduced graphene oxide/Pebax mixed matrix membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 520, 860-868. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.08.059
2016
Journal Article
Janus Membranes: Exploring Duality for Advanced Separation
Yang, Hao-Cheng, Hou, Jingwei, Chen, Vicki and Xu, Zhi-Kang (2016). Janus Membranes: Exploring Duality for Advanced Separation. Angewandte Chemie-International Edition, 55 (43), 13398-13407. doi: 10.1002/anie.201601589
2016
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Status and progress of membrane contactors in post-combustion carbon capture: A state-of-the-art review of new developments
Zhao, Shuaifei, Feron, Paul H. M., Deng, Liyuan, Favre, Eric, Chabanon, Elodie, Yan, Shuiping, Hou, Jingwei, Chen, Vicki and Qi, Hong (2016). Status and progress of membrane contactors in post-combustion carbon capture: A state-of-the-art review of new developments. Journal of Membrane Science, 511, 180-206. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.03.051
2016
Journal Article
Zwitterionic functionalized layered double hydroxides nanosheets for a novel charged mosaic membrane with high salt permeability
Wang, Jing, Zhang, Yatao, Zhu, Junyong, Hou, Jingwei, Liu, Jindun and Van der Bruggen, Bart (2016). Zwitterionic functionalized layered double hydroxides nanosheets for a novel charged mosaic membrane with high salt permeability. Journal of Membrane Science, 510, 27-37. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.03.016
2016
Journal Article
Biodesalination - On harnessing the potential of nature's desalination processes
Taheri, Reza, Razmjou, Amir, Szekely, Gyorgy, Hou, Jingwei and Ghezelbash, Gholam Reza (2016). Biodesalination - On harnessing the potential of nature's desalination processes. Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, 11 (4) 041001, 041001. doi: 10.1088/1748-3190/11/4/041001
2016
Journal Article
Janus membranes with asymmetric wettability for fine bubble aeration
Yang, Hao-Cheng, Hou, Jingwei, Wan, Ling-Shu, Chen, Vicki and Xu, Zhi-Kang (2016). Janus membranes with asymmetric wettability for fine bubble aeration. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 3 (9) 1500774, 1-5. doi: 10.1002/admi.201500774
2016
Journal Article
Biocatalytic degradation of carbamazepine with immobilized laccase-mediator membrane hybrid reactor
Ji, Chao, Hou, Jingwei, Wang, Kai, Zhang, Yatao and Chen, Vicki (2016). Biocatalytic degradation of carbamazepine with immobilized laccase-mediator membrane hybrid reactor. Journal of Membrane Science, 502, 11-20. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.12.043
2016
Journal Article
Formation of ultrathin, continuous metal-organic framework membranes on flexible polymer substrates
Hou, Jingwei, Sutrisna, Putu D., Zhang, Yatao and Chen, Vicki (2016). Formation of ultrathin, continuous metal-organic framework membranes on flexible polymer substrates. Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, 55 (12), 3947-3951. doi: 10.1002/anie.201511340
2016
Journal Article
Surface zwitterionic functionalized graphene oxide for a novel loose nanofiltration membrane
Zhu, Junyong, Tian, Miaomiao, Hou, Jingwei, Wang, Jing, Lin, Jiuyang, Zhang, Yatao, Liu, Jindun and Van Der Bruggen, Bart (2016). Surface zwitterionic functionalized graphene oxide for a novel loose nanofiltration membrane. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 4 (5), 1980-1990. doi: 10.1039/c5ta08024j
2016
Conference Publication
Graphene Oxide Nanosheets Based Novel Facilitated Transport Membranes for Efficient CO2 Capture
Dong, Guanying, Zhang, Yatao, Hou, Jingwei, Shen, Jiangnan and Chen, Vicki (2016). Graphene Oxide Nanosheets Based Novel Facilitated Transport Membranes for Efficient CO2 Capture. 1st International Conference on Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (ICCBE), Paris France, 20-22 July 2015. Washington, DC United States: American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/acs.iecr.6b01005
2016
Journal Article
Surface and interface engineering for organic-inorganic composite membranes
Yang, Hao-Cheng, Hou, Jingwei, Chen, Vicki and Xu, Zhi-Kang (2016). Surface and interface engineering for organic-inorganic composite membranes. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 4 (25), 9716-9729. doi: 10.1039/c6ta02844f
2016
Journal Article
A novel long-lasting antifouling membrane modified with bifunctional capsaicin-mimic moieties via in situ polymerization for efficient water purification
Zhang, Lili, Xu, Jia, Tang, Yuanyuan, Hou, Jingwei, Yu, Liangmin and Gao, Congjie (2016). A novel long-lasting antifouling membrane modified with bifunctional capsaicin-mimic moieties via in situ polymerization for efficient water purification. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 4 (26), 10352-10362. doi: 10.1039/c6ta03205b
2015
Journal Article
A facile, bio-inspired synthetic route toward flower-like copper phosphate crystals with high specific surface area
Duan, Linlin, Wang, Huixian, Hou, Jingwei, Zhang, Yatao and Chen, Vicki (2015). A facile, bio-inspired synthetic route toward flower-like copper phosphate crystals with high specific surface area. Materials Letters, 161, 601-604. doi: 10.1016/j.matlet.2015.09.041
2015
Journal Article
Long-lasting antibacterial behavior of a novel mixed matrix water purification membrane
Zhao, Qianqian, Hou, Jingwei, Shen, Jiangnan, Liu, Jindun and Zhang, Yatao (2015). Long-lasting antibacterial behavior of a novel mixed matrix water purification membrane. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3 (36), 18696-18705. doi: 10.1039/c5ta06013c
2015
Journal Article
Biocatalytic Janus membranes for CO2 removal utilizing carbonic anhydrase
Hou, Jingwei, Ji, Chao, Dong, Guangxi, Xiao, Bowen, Ye, Yun and Chen, Vicki (2015). Biocatalytic Janus membranes for CO2 removal utilizing carbonic anhydrase. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3 (33), 17032-17041. doi: 10.1039/c5ta01756d
2015
Journal Article
Preparation of titania based biocatalytic nanoparticles and membranes for CO2 conversion
Hou, Jingwei, Dong, Guangxi, Xiao, Bowen, Malassigne, Charly and Chen, Vicki (2015). Preparation of titania based biocatalytic nanoparticles and membranes for CO2 conversion. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3 (7), 3332-3342. doi: 10.1039/c4ta05760k
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis of high entropy alloy for organic pollutant mineralization via catalytic oxidation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Chen, Dr Rijia Lin
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Doctor Philosophy
Metal Organic Framework Glass Mixed Matrix Nanosheets Hollow Fiber Membrane for Hydrogen Recovery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Chen, Dr Rijia Lin
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Doctor Philosophy
Integrated high-throughput material synthesis and characterisation system
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hongzhi Yin
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Doctor Philosophy
Structure and function study of mechanochemically synthesized metal-organic frameworks glass composites
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Chen
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Doctor Philosophy
Gas separation membranes for carbon capture
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rijia Lin
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Doctor Philosophy
Responsive metal-organic framework glass membranes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rijia Lin
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Doctor Philosophy
Next-Generation Porous Materials for Carbon Capture and Conversion
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rijia Lin
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Doctor Philosophy
Metal halide perovskite (MHP) metal-organic framework (MOF) composite: synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Xiwang Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) and Covalent Organic Framework (COF) Liquid Membranes for Gas Separation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Chen, Dr Rijia Lin
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Doctor Philosophy
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) photocatalytic glasses
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Xiwang Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK (MOF) MEMBRANE FOR CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) SEPARATION: SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERISTICS, AND MODELING
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Chen, Dr Rijia Lin
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Doctor Philosophy
Coordination Polymer Glass Hybrid Nanocomposites for Light Emission Applications
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Mixed matrix membranes for CO2 gas separation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Chen, Professor Xiwang Zhang, Dr Rijia Lin
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Doctor Philosophy
Novel polymeric membranes for CO2 capture and electrical conversion
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng, Dr Changkui Fu, Professor Andrew Whittaker
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Doctor Philosophy
Glassy metal-organic framework composite membranes for gas separation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rijia Lin
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Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis and applications of advanced membranes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Xiwang Zhang, Dr Zhe Yang
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Doctor Philosophy
Metal-organic framework glass thin film membranes for gas separation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Haijiao Lu, Dr Rijia Lin
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Engineering metal-organic framework glasses for photocatalysis
Principal Advisor
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Functionalized Two-dimensional Membranes for Subnanometer-Scale Separations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Xiwang Zhang
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