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Dr Stephen Sanderson is an expert in nonequilibrium molecular dynamics simulation, with a particular interest in fundamental theory and method development. His current research focuses on developing new methods based in response theory for efficient calculation of nonequilibrium steady state properties, with applications in fluid dynamics, energy materials, heat flow, and quantum systems, among others. Previously, Stephen worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the group of Prof. Debra Bernhardt, where his focus was on nonequilibrium thermodynamics and statistical mechanics theory, and improving capacity for molecular dynamics simulation of fluids. He holds undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering and physics and a PhD in physics from James Cook University, during which he developed and applied kinetic Monte-Carlo simulations of charge and exciton dynamics coupled with atomistic molecular dynamics deposition simulations to establish a better understanding of structure-property relationships in organic semiconductors, particularly organic light-emitting diodes.

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.