Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
Associate Professor

Jingwei Hou

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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 in 2025. He is currently an Associate Professor and the group leader of the Functional Materials Engineering (FME) Lab, leading a team of over 15 enthusiastic and talented researchers in pushing the boundaries of science.

Dr Jingwei Hou has attracted over $7m 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

Composite and hybrid materials Engineering Functional materials Glass Materials engineering Separation technologies

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales

Research interests

  • 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

  • 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)

Search Professor Jingwei Hou’s works on UQ eSpace

154 works between 2010 and 2025
All (154) Journal Article (150) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (3)

141 - 154 of 154 works

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

Surface zwitterionic functionalized graphene oxide for a novel loose nanofiltration membrane

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

Graphene Oxide Nanosheets Based Novel Facilitated Transport Membranes for Efficient CO2 Capture

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

Surface and interface engineering for organic-inorganic composite membranes

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

A novel long-lasting antifouling membrane modified with bifunctional capsaicin-mimic moieties via in situ polymerization for efficient water purification

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

A facile, bio-inspired synthetic route toward flower-like copper phosphate crystals with high specific surface area

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

Long-lasting antibacterial behavior of a novel mixed matrix water purification membrane

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

Biocatalytic Janus membranes for CO2 removal utilizing carbonic anhydrase

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

Preparation of titania based biocatalytic nanoparticles and membranes for CO2 conversion

2014

Journal Article

Enzymatic degradation of bisphenol-A with immobilized laccase on TiO2 sol-gel coated PVDF membrane

Hou, Jingwei, Dong, Guangxi, Ye, Yun and Chen, Vicki (2014). Enzymatic degradation of bisphenol-A with immobilized laccase on TiO2 sol-gel coated PVDF membrane. Journal of Membrane Science, 469, 19-30. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2014.06.027

Enzymatic degradation of bisphenol-A with immobilized laccase on TiO2 sol-gel coated PVDF membrane

2014

Journal Article

Laccase immobilization on titania nanoparticles and titania-functionalized membranes

Hou, Jingwei, Dong, Guangxi, Ye, Yun and Chen, Vicki (2014). Laccase immobilization on titania nanoparticles and titania-functionalized membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 452, 229-240. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2013.10.019

Laccase immobilization on titania nanoparticles and titania-functionalized membranes

2014

Journal Article

Hybrid membrane with TiO2 based bio-catalytic nanoparticle suspension system for the degradation of bisphenol-A

Hou, Jingwei, Dong, Guangxi, Luu, Belinda, Sengpiel, Robert G., Ye, Yun, Wessling, Matthias and Chen, Vicki (2014). Hybrid membrane with TiO2 based bio-catalytic nanoparticle suspension system for the degradation of bisphenol-A. Bioresource Technology, 169, 475-483. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2014.07.031

Hybrid membrane with TiO2 based bio-catalytic nanoparticle suspension system for the degradation of bisphenol-A

2012

Conference Publication

Preparation bio-catalytic tio2 functionalized pes membrane and potential application for bpa removal

Hou, J., Dong, G., Ye, Y. and Chen, V. (2012). Preparation bio-catalytic tio2 functionalized pes membrane and potential application for bpa removal. Euromembrane Conference 2012, London, United Kingdom, 23-27 September 2012. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2012.08.980

Preparation bio-catalytic tio2 functionalized pes membrane and potential application for bpa removal

2010

Journal Article

Seawater desalination based on low temperature distillation and spray evaporation

Hou, Jing-Wei, Cheng, Huai-Gang, Wu, Lian-Ying and Gao, Cong-Jie (2010). Seawater desalination based on low temperature distillation and spray evaporation. Huaxue Gongcheng/Chemical Engineering (China), 38 (8), 94-97.

Seawater desalination based on low temperature distillation and spray evaporation

2010

Journal Article

Experimental investigation of low temperature distillation coupled with spray evaporation

Hou, Jingwei, Cheng, Huaigang, Wang, Duo, Gao, Xueli and Gao, Congjie (2010). Experimental investigation of low temperature distillation coupled with spray evaporation. Desalination, 258 (1-3), 5-11. doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2010.03.030

Experimental investigation of low temperature distillation coupled with spray evaporation

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2029
    ARC Research Hub in Zero-emission Power Generation for Carbon Neutrality (ARC ITRP grant administered by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Converting raw mineral materials to highly efficient lighting and display devices
    Australia's Economic Accelerator Seed Grants
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2030
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Green Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Responsive Metal-organic Framework Glass Membranes for Molecular Sieving
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Integrated high-throughput material synthesis and characterisation system
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Integrated solar to chemical production and membrane concentration system
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Immunoengineered Nanocomposite Surface Coatings towards Soft Tissue Regeneration
    International Team for Implantology Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Metal Halide Perovskite Metal-organic Framework Crystal-Glass Composites
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2025
    Unveiling the dynamic behaviours of Zn2+ on superior mechanical properties of modified ZIF glass
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2025
    Investigation of Melting Mechanism with Incorporation of Responsive Materials into Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Glasses
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2024
    Study of melting mechanism and interfacial interactions of metal-organic framework glass composites
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2024
    Revealing the function of perovskite's nano-crystallization behaviour in a heterogeneous photocatalyst
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2024
    Dynamic study of mixed matrix metal-organic framework glass membranes for lithium recovery
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2024
    Membrane CO2 capture processes for iron and steel industry
    Baosteel-Australia Joint Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2023
    THz spectroscopic characterization of the dynamics and bonding properties of MOF(UiO-66-NH2)-based single atom photocatalysts
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Testing of anti-fouling properties of membranes with TekCyte coatings (Phase 2)
    TekCyte Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Elucidating the coordination geometry of metals within multimetallic metal-organic framework glasses via X-ray adsorption techniques Part 2
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Dynamic study of glassy metal-organic framework membranes for lithium recovery
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Elucidating the coordination geometry of metals within multimetallic metal-organic framework glasses via X-ray adsorption techniques Part 1
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Dynamic properties at the interface of hierarchically structured metal-organic frameworks for lithium recovery
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Glass membranes for net zero carbon emissions
    UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Efficient hydrogen generation via alkaline water electrolysis on low cost electrocatalyst
    HBIS Group Co, Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2022
    Dynamic and bonding properties of bilayer metal-organic framework membranes for ionic separation
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2022
    Dynamic properties of the order-disorder interface in metal-organic framework crystal-glass composite membranes
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2022
    Dynamic and bonding properties of glassy cathodic materials for Li-ion batteries
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2022
    Membrane fouling behaviour investigation
    TekCyte Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Next generation of Li-ion batteries enabled by microporous glasses
    UQ Knowledge Exchange & Translation Fund
    Open grant
  • 2021
    Dynamic study of the glassy metal-organic frameworks
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Shaping metal-organic framework monolith towards separation and catalysis devices
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Single-enzyme membrane biofuel cells for wastewater and flue gas treatment.
    ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Jingwei Hou is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Integrated high-throughput material synthesis and characterisation system

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Hongzhi Yin

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Metal organic framework-pervoskite nanocomposite for efficient photocatalysis

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Metal organic framework-pervoskite nanocomposite for efficient photocatalysis

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Metal-Organic Framework Crystal Glass Composites

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Gas separation membranes for carbon capture

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Rijia Lin

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) photocatalytic glasses

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Xiwang Zhang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Microporous metal-organic framework liquid

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang, Honorary Professor Vicki Chen

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Metal halide perovskite (MHP) metal-organic framework (MOF) composite: synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Xiwang Zhang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Engineering metal-organic framework glasses for photocatalysis

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Responsive metal-organic framework glass membranes

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Rijia Lin

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Mixed matrix membranes for CO2 gas separation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Chen, Professor Xiwang Zhang, Dr Rijia Lin

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Membrane Biocatalytic Reactor for Wastewater Treatment and CO2 capture

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Synthesis and applications of advanced membranes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Xiwang Zhang, Dr Zhe Yang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Micropollutant removal by using advanced nanofiltration/reverse osmosis membranes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Xiwang Zhang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Novel polymeric membranes for CO2 capture and electrical conversion

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng, Dr Changkui Fu, Professor Andrew Whittaker

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Metal-organic framework glass thin film membranes for gas separation

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang, Dr Haijiao Lu, Dr Rijia Lin

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Glassy metal-organic framework composite membranes for gas separation

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang, Dr Rijia Lin

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Functionalized Two-dimensional Membranes for Subnanometer-Scale Separations

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Xiwang Zhang

Completed supervision

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