Professor John Zhu
Professor

John Zhu

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Background

Biography:

John Zhu is currently a Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering, UQ. He is also the inaugural Director of Carbon Energy Research Centre. He received his PhD in Chemical Engineering, UQ in 2002, then worked as a lecturer in Curtin University of Technology from 2002 to 2004. He moved back to UQ at the end of 2004 and has been working in the same school until present. He is the recipient of a number of awards and fellowships, including RK Murphy Medal 2013, Freehills Award IChemE 2011, runner up of Innovator of the Year Award International IChemE 2011, the University of Queensland Foundation Research Excellence Award 2007, an ARC Future Fellowship from 2013 to 2016, an ARC Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship from 2008 to 2012, an ARC Postdoctoral Fellowship from 2003 – 2005. In May 2012, John Zhu’s long term collaborative research with Eden Energy was recognised by Thomson Reuters Innovation Award for Innovative Collaboration between the University of Queensland and Eden Energy.

Research:

John Zhu’s research interests and expertise exist in advanced catalysis, gas adsorption and separation, direct carbon fuel cells and solid oxide fuel cells with strong application focus on clean energy and environment. His current projects include research into scale up of direct carbon fuel cells, next generation solid oxide fuel cells, hierarchically-structured bulk materials for gas storage and catalytic reaction, carbon nanotubes/MOFs composite membranes, carbon nanotube reinforced polymer composites for automotive applications, advanced plasma-assisted catalytic processes for clean energy production and air pollution control.

Teaching and Learning:

John has taught several engineering courses including Research Methods (CHEE7200), Heat and mass transfer (CHEE3002), and Engineering investigation and analysis (CHEE3010). He is currently lecturing a third year course, Reaction Engineering (CHEE3005).

Projects:

1. Transport Processes in Flexible Porous Materials for Gas Separation and Storage, ARC DP

2. Prototype test of Direct Carbon Fuel Cells, QLD Research Partnership Program

3. Carbon nanotube reinforced polymer composites for automotive applications, ARC LP

4. Development of a Novel One Step Process for Gas Conversion to Liquid, ARC LP

5. Fundamentals and practical applications of hierarchically-structured bulk materials, ARC Future Fellowship

6. Development of novel cathodes for next generation solid oxide fuel cells, ARC DP

Availability

Professor John Zhu is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Chemical Sciences Engineering

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Engineering, Xi'an Institute of Metallurgy and Construction
  • Masters (Coursework) of Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology (西安建筑科技大学)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Search Professor John Zhu’s works on UQ eSpace

452 works between 1999 and 2025
All (452) Journal Article (396) Book Chapter (10) Conference Publication (44) Book (1) Other Outputs (1)

281 - 300 of 452 works

2011

Journal Article

Catalytic reduction of NO by CO over copper-oxide supported mesoporous silica

Patel, Archana, Shukla, Pradeep, Rufford, Thomas, Wang, Shaobin, Chen, Jiuling, Rudolph, Victor and Zhu, Zhonghua (2011). Catalytic reduction of NO by CO over copper-oxide supported mesoporous silica. Applied Catalysis A: General, 409, 55-65. doi: 10.1016/j.apcata.2011.09.024

Catalytic reduction of NO by CO over copper-oxide supported mesoporous silica

2011

Journal Article

Synthesis and magnetic properties of Zr doped Zno nanoparticles

Zhang, Jing, Gao, Daqiang, Yang, Guijin, Zhang, Jinlin, Shi, Zhenhua, Zhang, Zhaohui, Zhu, Zhonghua and Xue, Desheng (2011). Synthesis and magnetic properties of Zr doped Zno nanoparticles. Nanoscale Research Letters, 6 (1) 587. doi: 10.1186/1556-276X-6-587

Synthesis and magnetic properties of Zr doped Zno nanoparticles

2011

Journal Article

Transforming from paramagnetism to room temperature ferromagnetism in CuO by ball milling

Gao, Daqiang, Yang, Zhaolong, Zhang, Jing, Yang, Guijin, Zhu, Zhonghua, Qi, Jing, Si, Mingsu and Xue, Desheng (2011). Transforming from paramagnetism to room temperature ferromagnetism in CuO by ball milling. AIP Advances, 1 (4) 042168, 042168. doi: 10.1063/1.3670360

Transforming from paramagnetism to room temperature ferromagnetism in CuO by ball milling

2011

Journal Article

A single-step synthesized cobalt-free barium ferrites-based composite cathode for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells

Niu, Yingjie, Zhou, Wei, Sunarso, Jaka, Liang, Fengli, Zhu, Zhonghua and Shao, Zongping (2011). A single-step synthesized cobalt-free barium ferrites-based composite cathode for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells. Electrochemistry Communications, 13 (12), 1340-1343. doi: 10.1016/j.elecom.2011.08.007

A single-step synthesized cobalt-free barium ferrites-based composite cathode for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells

2011

Journal Article

Cobalt-doped cadmium selenide colloidal nanowires

Li, Zhen, Du, Ai Jun, Sun, Qiao, Aljada, Muhsen, Cheng, Li Na, Riley, Mark J., Zhu, Zhong Hua, Cheng, Zhen Xiang, Wang, Xiao Lin, Hall, Jeremy, Krausz, Elmars, Qiao, Shi Zhang, Smith, Sean C. and Lu, Gao Qing (Max) (2011). Cobalt-doped cadmium selenide colloidal nanowires. Chemical Communications, 47 (43), 11894-11896. doi: 10.1039/c1cc13467a

Cobalt-doped cadmium selenide colloidal nanowires

2011

Journal Article

Graphdiyne: a versatile nanomaterial for electronics and hydrogen purification

Jiao, Yan, Du, Aijun, Hankel, Marlies, Zhu, Zhonghua, Rudolph, Victor and Smith, Sean C. (2011). Graphdiyne: a versatile nanomaterial for electronics and hydrogen purification. Chemical Communications, 47 (43), 11843-11845. doi: 10.1039/c1cc15129k

Graphdiyne: a versatile nanomaterial for electronics and hydrogen purification

2011

Journal Article

Heterostructured electrode with concentration gradient shell for highly efficient oxygen reduction at low temperature

Zhou, Wei, Liang, Fengli, Shao, Zongping, Chen, Jiuling and Zhu, Zhonghua (2011). Heterostructured electrode with concentration gradient shell for highly efficient oxygen reduction at low temperature. Scientific Reports, 1 (1) 155, 155.1-155.6. doi: 10.1038/srep00155

Heterostructured electrode with concentration gradient shell for highly efficient oxygen reduction at low temperature

2011

Journal Article

Nanoporous graphitic-C3N4@Carbon metal-free electrocatalysts for highly efficient oxygen reduction

Zheng, Yao, Jiao, Yan, Chen, Jun, Liu, Jian, Liang, Ji, Du, Aijun, Zhang, Weimin, Zhu, Zhonghua, Smith, Sean C., Jaroniec, Mietek, Lu, Gao Qing (Max) and Qiao, Shi Zhang (2011). Nanoporous graphitic-C3N4@Carbon metal-free electrocatalysts for highly efficient oxygen reduction. Journal of The American Chemical Society, 133 (50), 20116-20119. doi: 10.1021/ja209206c

Nanoporous graphitic-C3N4@Carbon metal-free electrocatalysts for highly efficient oxygen reduction

2011

Journal Article

A multi-scale approach to the physical adsorption in slit pores

Sitprasert, C., Zhu, Z. H., Wang, F. Y. and Rudolph, V. (2011). A multi-scale approach to the physical adsorption in slit pores. Chemical Engineering Science, 66 (22), 5447-5458. doi: 10.1016/j.ces.2011.04.045

A multi-scale approach to the physical adsorption in slit pores

2011

Journal Article

Amorphous iron oxide decorated 3D heterostructured electrode for highly efficient oxygen reduction

Zhou, Wei, Ge, Lei, Chen, Zhi-Gang, Liang, Fengli, Xu, Hong-Yi, Motuzas, Julius, Julbe, Anne and Zhu, Zhonghua (2011). Amorphous iron oxide decorated 3D heterostructured electrode for highly efficient oxygen reduction. Chemistry of Materials, 23 (18), 4193-4198. doi: 10.1021/cm201439d

Amorphous iron oxide decorated 3D heterostructured electrode for highly efficient oxygen reduction

2011

Journal Article

A new cathode for solid oxide fuel cells capable of in situ electrochemical regeneration

Zhou, Wei, Shao, Zongping, Liang, Fengli, Chen, Zhi-Gang, Zhu, Zhonghua, Jin, Wanqin and Xu, Nanping (2011). A new cathode for solid oxide fuel cells capable of in situ electrochemical regeneration. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21 (39), 15343-15351. doi: 10.1039/c1jm12660a

A new cathode for solid oxide fuel cells capable of in situ electrochemical regeneration

2011

Journal Article

Halloysite-nanotube-supported ru nanoparticles for ammonia catalytic decomposition to produce COx-Free hydrogen

Wang, Li, Chen, Jiuling, Ge, Lei, Zhu, Zhonghua and Rudolph, Victor (2011). Halloysite-nanotube-supported ru nanoparticles for ammonia catalytic decomposition to produce COx-Free hydrogen. Energy & Fuels, 25 (8), 3408-3416. doi: 10.1021/ef200719v

Halloysite-nanotube-supported ru nanoparticles for ammonia catalytic decomposition to produce COx-Free hydrogen

2011

Journal Article

d0 ferromagnetism in undoped sphalerite ZnS nanoparticles

Gao, Daqiang, Yang, Guijin, Zhang, Jing, Zhu, Zhonghua, Si, Mingsu and Xue, Desheng (2011). d0 ferromagnetism in undoped sphalerite ZnS nanoparticles. Applied Physics Letters, 99 (5) 052502, 052502. doi: 10.1063/1.3622303

d0 ferromagnetism in undoped sphalerite ZnS nanoparticles

2011

Journal Article

Entanglement dynamics of a moving multi-photon Jaynes-Cummings model in mixed states

Tan, Lei, Zhang, Yu-Qing and Zhu, Zhong-Hua (2011). Entanglement dynamics of a moving multi-photon Jaynes-Cummings model in mixed states. Chinese Physics B, 20 (7) 070303, 070303. doi: 10.1088/1674-1056/20/7/070303

Entanglement dynamics of a moving multi-photon Jaynes-Cummings model in mixed states

2011

Journal Article

An ab initio study on gas sensing properties of graphene and Si-doped graphene

Zou, Y., Li, F., Zhu, Z. H., Zhao, M. W., Xu, X. G. and Su, X. Y. (2011). An ab initio study on gas sensing properties of graphene and Si-doped graphene. European Physical Journal B, 81 (4), 475-479. doi: 10.1140/epjb/e2011-20225-8

An ab initio study on gas sensing properties of graphene and Si-doped graphene

2011

Journal Article

KOH catalysed preparation of activated carbon aerogels for dye adsorption

Ling, Sie King, Tian, H. Y., Wang, Shaobin, Rufford, Thomas, Zhu, Z. H. and Buckley, C. E. (2011). KOH catalysed preparation of activated carbon aerogels for dye adsorption. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 357 (1), 157-162. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2011.01.092

KOH catalysed preparation of activated carbon aerogels for dye adsorption

2011

Journal Article

A comparison study of catalytic oxidation and acid oxidation to prepare carbon nanotubes for filling with Ru nanoparticles

Wang, L, Ge, L, Rufford, TE, Chen, JL, Zhou, W, Zhu, ZH and Rudolph, V (2011). A comparison study of catalytic oxidation and acid oxidation to prepare carbon nanotubes for filling with Ru nanoparticles. Carbon, 49 (6), 2022-2032. doi: 10.1016/j.carbon.2011.01.028

A comparison study of catalytic oxidation and acid oxidation to prepare carbon nanotubes for filling with Ru nanoparticles

2011

Journal Article

Hybrid graphene/titania nanocomposite: Interface charge transfer, hole doping, and sensitization for visible light response

Du, Aijun, Ng, Yun Hau, Bell, Nicholas J., Zhu, Zhonghua, Amal, Rose and Smith, Sean C. (2011). Hybrid graphene/titania nanocomposite: Interface charge transfer, hole doping, and sensitization for visible light response. Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 2 (8), 894-899. doi: 10.1021/jz2002698

Hybrid graphene/titania nanocomposite: Interface charge transfer, hole doping, and sensitization for visible light response

2011

Journal Article

Investigation of gas permeability in carbon nanotube (CNT)-polymer matrix membranes via modifying CNTs with functional

Ge, Lei, Zhu, Zhonghua, Li, Feng, Liu, Shaomin, Wang, Li, Tang, Xuegang and Rudolph, Victor (2011). Investigation of gas permeability in carbon nanotube (CNT)-polymer matrix membranes via modifying CNTs with functional. Journal of Physical Chemistry C: Nanomaterials and Interfaces, 115 (14), 6661-6670. doi: 10.1021/jp1120965

Investigation of gas permeability in carbon nanotube (CNT)-polymer matrix membranes via modifying CNTs with functional

2011

Journal Article

Enhanced gas permeability by fabricating functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes and polyethersulfone nanocomposite membrane

Ge, L, Zhu, ZH and Rudolph, V (2011). Enhanced gas permeability by fabricating functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes and polyethersulfone nanocomposite membrane. Separation and Purification Technology, 78 (1), 76-82. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2011.01.024

Enhanced gas permeability by fabricating functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes and polyethersulfone nanocomposite membrane

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2028
    Novel Metal-Organic Framework Crystal-Glass Proton-Exchange Membranes
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2028
    High performance cathode for protonic ceramic fuel cells
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2030
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Green Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    ARC Training Centre for The Global Hydrogen Economy (ARC Training Centre administered by UNSW)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024
    Insight into promotional effects of transition metal Fe on nickel/zeolite catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2024
    Sustainable Process for High Purity Alumina Production from Kaolin (RTCM Trailblazer project administered by Curtin University)
    Curtin University
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    High performance polymer fibres for recyclable composites
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    High Performance Anode for Direct Ammonia Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Manufacture of low cost SOFC
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Composites for thermal expansion matched oxygen electrodes
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    Novel microwave processing of carbon nanotube/thermoplastic composites
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Integrated thin film facility for catalysis and energy materials research (ARC LIEF project administered by the University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Novel Hybrid cathode for low temperature solid oxide fuel cells
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    High performance electrode materials for Reversible Solid Oxide Cells
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    A Novel Light-Weight Membrane Reactor for Converting Natural Gas to Syngas
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Value adding to agriculture waste by catalytic gasification to bio-fuel production.
    Australia-India Strategic Research Fund
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2020
    A Fundamental Study of the Breakage of Gibbsite and Smelter Grade Alumina
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Development of a novel and practical method for fabricating carbon nanotube reinforced polymer composites for automotive applications
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2017
    Prototype test of direct carbon fuel cells
    Queensland Government Smart Futures Research Partnerships Program
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2017
    Identification, characterisation and stimulation of low permeability coals (Centre for Coal Seam Gas Research Project)
    Santos Limited
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Development of novel cathodes for next generation solid oxide fuel cells
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Fundamentals and Practical Applications of Hierarchically Structured Bulk Materials
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2019
    Fundamentals and Practical Applications of Hierarchically Structured Bulk Materials
    Vice-Chancellor's Senior Research Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    A facility for non-destructive quantification of coal structures, composition and percolation fluid flows in energy and environmental applications
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Scale up of direct carbon fuel cells
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Complete laboratory to semi-industry scale high energy milling and dispersion facility.
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Transport Processes in Flexible Porous Materials for Gas Separation and Storage
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Development of a novel technology for DSP separation and soda recovery in alumina refineries
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Enabling Software and Equipment for Computational Bio- and Nano-technology
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2009
    High pressure binary absorbtion for clean energy applications
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2009
    The National hydrogen materials reference facility (ARC LIEF Administered by Griffith University)
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Theoretical Study of Functionalized Boron Nitride Nanotubes and Their Application as Gas Sensor
    ARC Linkage International
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Development of a Novel One Step Process for Gas Conversion to Liquid
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2013
    Queensland-China Alliance in Nanomaterials for Clean Energy Technologies (QCANCET)
    Queensland Government Smart State National and International Research Alliances Program
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Scale up of Direct Carbon Fuel Cells
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    An Integrated Raman Microscope and in situ STM-TEM Analysis System
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2008
    An Integrated Fabrication and Testing Facility for Applications of Solar Energy Materials
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2012
    Development of Superflux Carbon Nanotube Membranes for Gas Separation
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Plasma-Catalytist Hybrid Process for Simultaneous Removal of NOx and SOx
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006
    LINKAGE INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP -Molecular Modelling of Growth Mechanisms and Electronic Properties of Nanostructured Metal-Oxides
    ARC Linkage International
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Novel Graphitic Mesoporous Carbon Materials for Next Generation Carbon Catalyst Supports and Carbon Electrodes
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006
    Theoretical Studies of Gas Sensing of Functionalized Boron Nitride Nanotubes Using Molecular Simulations
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2008
    Hydrogen Production by Non-thermal Plasma Assisted Catalytic Pyrolysis of Natural Gas
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2008
    Development of a Novel Flue Gas Desulphurization Technology for Alumina Refineries
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Tailoring of carbon materials for use in direct carbon fuel cells
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    The investigation of the effects of catalyst doping, element substitution and defects design in carbon materials for hydrogen storage
    ARC Linkage International
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Theoretical and Experimental Studies of Catalyst Doping and Defects in Carbon Nanotubes for Hydrogen Storage
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Availability

Professor John Zhu is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Polymer-metal organic frameworks composite membranes for CO2 separation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lei Ge, Dr Byron Villacorta

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of cathode materials for low temperature protonic ceramic fuel cells

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Hydrogel modified coiled fibre for artificial muscles

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shazed Aziz

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of high-performance cathode materials for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lei Ge

  • Doctor Philosophy

    High performance electrode fuel cell

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lei Ge

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Fabrication of uniform and well-intergrown MOF membranes for gas separation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lei Ge, Dr Byron Villacorta

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of high-performance cathode materials for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lei Ge

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Fabrication of uniform and well-intergrown MOF membranes for gas separation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lei Ge, Dr Byron Villacorta

  • Doctor Philosophy

    High performance adsorbents for CO2 capture

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lei Ge

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of high-performance cathode materials for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lei Ge

Completed supervision

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