Overview
Background
Dr Xiangkang Zeng is currently an Honorary Research Fellow at the UQ Dow Centre, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland. He received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Monash University in 2017. He subsequently undertook postdoctoral research at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Monash University before joining UQ as an ARC DECRA Research Fellow (2022-2025) and UQ Amplify Lecturer (2025-2026).
Dr Zeng’s research focuses on functional materials and redox catalysis for energy and environmental applications, particularly electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, peroxide synthesis, CO₂ conversion, and energy storage. He has published more than 60 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals, including Advanced Materials, Advanced Energy Materials, Angewandte Chemie, ACS Catalysis, Applied Catalysis B, Water Research, and Green Chemistry. He also has extensive teaching experience in bioprocess engineering, process principles, thermodynamics, and research thesis supervision.
Availability
- Dr Xiangkang Zeng is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Works
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2011
Journal Article
Decolorization of synthetic dyes by crude laccase from a newly isolated Trametes trogii strain cultivated on solid agro-industrial residue
Zeng, Xiangkang, Cai, Yujie, Liao, Xiangru, Zeng, Xianglong, Li, Wenxiu and Zhang, Dabing (2011). Decolorization of synthetic dyes by crude laccase from a newly isolated Trametes trogii strain cultivated on solid agro-industrial residue. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 187 (1-3), 517-525. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2011.01.068
2011
Journal Article
Serratia marcescens SYBC08 catalase isolated from sludge containing hydrogen peroxide shows increased catalase production by regulation of carbon metabolism
Zeng, Hua-Wei, Cai, Yu-Jie, Liao, Xiang-Ru, Zhang, Feng, Li, Yu-Lin, Zeng, Xiang-Kang and Zhang, Da-Bing (2011). Serratia marcescens SYBC08 catalase isolated from sludge containing hydrogen peroxide shows increased catalase production by regulation of carbon metabolism. Engineering in Life Sciences, 11 (1), 37-43. doi: 10.1002/elsc.201000115
Funding
Current funding
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Supervision
Availability
- Dr Xiangkang Zeng is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring Catalysts for Efficient Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Peroxide Generation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hong Peng, Professor Xiwang Zhang, Dr Chao Xing
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Doctor Philosophy
Structural and Electronic Regulation of Porphyrin-Based Catalysts for Selective Hydrogen Peroxide Production via Oxygen Reduction
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford
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Doctor Philosophy
Sustainable materials for electrochemical capture of CO2
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Engineering Surface Oxygen Reduction Reaction in 2D Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Peroxide Production
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa, Professor Xiwang Zhang
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