Huijun Zhao

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Expertise Keywords

Analytical Chemistry
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Country Affiliations

China
Japan
South Korea

Research Publications and Outputs

Recent Publications

Publications: 401 (Other: 401)

Funded Griffith Research

(2019). A maskless lithography system for prototyping of microstructures
(2019). A tailored suite of instruments to characterize the mechanical, tribological and rheological properties of materials
(2018). A simultaneous thermal and chemisorption analyser (DSC/TGA/Chemisorp-MS) for in operando studies of functional materials
(2017). A Scanning Probe Microscopy System with Precise Environmental Control for in situ Nanofabrication and Characterization
(2017). Low cost solution-processable 2D nanomaterials for smart windows
(2017). Two-dimensional nanoporous structured high performance gas evolution electrocatalysts
(2016). A Suite of 3D-Printing System for Functional Nanostructured Material Fabrication
(2015). A Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscope for Characterization of Functional Inorganic, Biological and Hybrid Materials
(2015). Enabling glycobioanalytical research through the incorporation of a high-throughput protein interaction array system
(2015). Photoelectrocatalysis-based Techniques for Bactericidal Applications
(2014). A Suite of Equipment for Solar Fuel Generation System and Photocatalytic Conversion Research
(2013). A suite of spectroscopic instruments for energy conversion materials and natural product chemistry research.
(2013). Fabrication and characterisation facilities for lithium rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors
(2012). A Suit of Photoelectrochemical Instruments for Environmental Remediation, Sensing and Solar Energy Research
(2012). A new management tool for effective wastewater source control
(2012). National in-situ transmission electron microscope facilities
(2012). Surface area and porosity analyser for advanced functional porous materials
(2011). A suite of instruments for enhancing research on clean environment and energy
(2011). An integrated kinetic measurement system enabling efficient solar energy conversion
(2011). Solar-driven massive hydrogen production from biomass and biomass/coal mixtures by supercritical water gasification
(2010). Photoelectrochemical control transport across a photoactive inorganic membrane fabricated by an in situ vapour phase hydrothermal method
(2009). Biological and chemical assessment of environmental quality
(2009). Fabrication of High Performance Nanocomposite Photoanodes with Built-in Electron Transport Superhighway for Photoelectrocatalysis Applications
(2009). Sensors Systems for Analysis of Aquatic Environments - Project 2 Field Based Nutrient Sensors/Analyzers for Portable In situ and Online Applications
(2009). Sensors Systems for Analysis of Aquatic Environments - Project 3 Advanced Membrane Chemistry for Preconcentration and Calibration Free Sensing
(2007). Development of a Novel Photoelectrochemical Method for Ultra-Sensitive and Selective Determination of Organic Pollutants
(2007). Information Management (Program 3 - Managing Our Future Water Supply)
(2005). An automated colourimetric analyzer for measurement of nutrient speciation and other environmentally important substances
(2005). Development of Low Cost On-line Monitoring Package to Improve Chloramination Control
(2004). A research position, including maintenance and training funding, to support instrumental analysis needs of researchers in CAPP and GCCM
(2004). An advanced gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer(GC/MS system for ecological and pollution research on the Gold Coast campus
(2003). Acquisition of a total organic carbon/total nitrogen analyser for researchers at the gold coast campus
(2003). Design and development of real-time, rapid and non-destructive water quality monitoring system
(2002). A suite of items for trace level measurement and speciation of contaminants in natural waters
(2002). Study of direct photoelectrochemical degradation of organic and biological pollutants on TiO2 nanoparticle modified electrode
(2002). The monitoring of organic and biological contaminants in reticulated water by direct photochemical degradation
(2001). Biochemical mediator demand-an innovative approach to the development of a rapid method for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
(2001). Development of a new detection method for rapid determination of chemical oxygen demand based on photocatalytic degradation mechanism
(2001). Dynamic sensors for in situ measurement of trace contaminants in natural waters: combining diffusive gradients and supported liquid membrane approaches
(2000). Membrane based random assembly microdisk biosensor electrode
(1999). Application for general research support staff to support the instrumental analysis needs of researchers in the CBCA and CCR within the School of Applied Science and the School of Health Science.
(1999). Bioactivity of immobilised enzymes in organic solvents- application to organic phase biosensors
(1998). Chemical and electrochemical equipment
(1998). Novel interference free membrane biosensors

Engagement and Impact

Learning and Teaching

Current and Past Courses

Analytical Chemistry (2506ENV)

Convenor, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 2, 2014.
Analytical Chemistry (2506ENV)

Convenor, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 2, 2013.
Analytical Chemistry (2506ENV)

Convenor, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 2, 2012.
Analytical Chemistry (2506ENV)

Convenor, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 2, 2011.
Analytical Chemistry (2506ENV)

Convenor, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 2, 2010.

Research by Higher Degree Supervision or Scholarship

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Theses Supervised at Griffith

Calvin Gladman (2011) Ferricyanide Mediated Microbial Respiration - Application to the Analysis of Waters and Wastewaters Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Dianlu Jiang (2004) Studies of Photocatalytic Processes at Nanoporous TiO2 Film Electrodes by Photoelectrochemical Techniques and Development of a Novel Methodology for Rapid Determination of Chemical Oxygen Dphotocatalemand Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Fan Yang (2017) Chemotaxonomy Study of Plants from the Family Proteaceae Based on Its Natural Product Profile (Alkaloid) Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Guiying Li (2010) A Tio2 Photoelectrocatalytic System for Wastewater Detoxification and Disinfection Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Hua Yu (2011) Modification of TiO2 Photoanodes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Jianyin Huang (2016) Development and Evaluation of the Diffusive Gradients in Thin Films (DGT) Techniques for the Measurement of Nutrient Concentrations in Natural Waters Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Jingxia Qiu (2015) Carbonaceous and Hydrogenated Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage Devices Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Kristy Morris (2005) Optimisation of the biocatalytic component in a ferricyanide mediated approach to rapid biochemical oxygen demand analysis Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Lihong Li (2011) Nanostructured Titanium Dioxide Photoelectrocatalysis Based Analytical Systems for Determination of Organic Compounds Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Lulu Wang (2017) Advanced Redox Materials for Solar Fuel Production via Two-step Thermochemical Cycles Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Min Ling (2015) Development of Green Electrode Fabrication Technologies for Low Cost and High Performance Lithium Ion Batteries Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Sheng Li (2015) Graphene-based Composites as Anode Materials for Rechargeable Batteries Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Tao Sun (2015) A Combined Photoelectrochemical and Theoretical Study to Understand Adsorption Properties of Organic Molecules on TiO2 Surfaces Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Tianling Li (2016) Field-based Sensing Techniques for Real-time Monitoring Wastewater Quality and Free Ammonia Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Weijia Li (2004) Development of New Binding Phases for Speciation Measurements of Trace Metals with the Diffusive Gradients in Thin Films Technique Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Xiaolu Liu (2015) UV and Visible Light Active Nanostructure Photocatalysts for Disinfection and Decomposition of Biohazards Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Yibing Li (2015) Graphitic Carbon-Based Functional Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation and Energy Conversion Applications Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
M. Al-Mamun (2016) Rational Design of Nanostructured Earth-Abundant Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Applications Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Porun Liu (2011) Syntheis of TiO2-Based Nanostructures by Hydrothermal method and Their Applications Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
William Wen (2011) Development of New Characterisation Methods to Study the Photocatalysis Processes at Nanoparticulate TiO2 Film Electrodes Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Xuecheng Yan (2016) Carbon-based Porous Materials for Electrochemical Reactions

Background

Bio

Professor Huijun Zhao is Director of Centre for Clean Environment and Energy (CCEE) a research centre situated within the Environmental Futures Research Institute. CCEE focuses on innovative chemical, microbiological and nano-technological approaches to understand the effects of pollutants within the aquatic environment and soils, and renewable green energy sources. The cluster focuses equally on the development of enabling technological solutions for environmental assessment, remediation and new sources of renewable energy.

Education and Training

BS Bachelor of Science, Northeastern Uni. 1982
MSc Master Of Science, Northeastern Uni. 1988
PhD Doctor Of Philosophy, Wollongong 1993