Dr Waye Zhang

Senior Lecturer

Chemical Engineering

wei.zhang@swansea.ac.uk

Academic Office - C_216
Second Floor
Engineering Central
Bay Campus

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

Research Links

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3129-2918

ResearcherID

Scopus

About

Dr Zhang has a proven track record in the development of novel prototype technologies, especially in water monitoring and treatment. From 2011 to 2014, he developed a novel capacitive deionization (CDI) technology for inland brackish water desalination, which was funded by the National Centre of Excellence in Desalination, Australia (NCEDA). This project was carried out in conjunction with the industry partners, ‘Power and Water Corporation’ in the Northern Territory, and ‘SA Water’ in South Australia.The impact of his work on Australian socioeconomics was featured as a cover article titled, ‘CDI can supply remote places’ in Desalination & Water Reuse, Vol. 22, Issue 2 and also won him the highly competitive Australian Water Association (AWA) Postgraduate Water Research Award in 2013.

Since 2014, Dr Zhang was awarded many prestigious fellowships: 1) Australian Endeavour Research Fellowship at the University of Cincinnati and National Risk Management Research Laboratory, United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA); 2) Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) Overseas Fellow at University of Tokyo; 3) Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Individual Fellow at Swansea University. Currently, one of Dr Zhang's main research interests is to develop low-cost electrochemical sensors using various waste materials for environmental water monitoring, including heavy metals (i.e. lead and cadmium), PFAS, disinfection by-products, algal toxins, methylisoborneol, and geosmin.

Areas Of Expertise

Water Treatment
Water Quality
Bio-/Chemo-sensors
Desalination
Nanomaterials
Environmental Technologies

Career Highlights

Award Highlights

2018 Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) Micro Media Grant
2018 Florence Mockeridge Fellowship, Swansea University
2017 Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Individual Fellowship
2015 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Fellowship
2014 Australian Endeavour Research Fellowship
2013 UniSA Early Career Researcher International Research Travel Award
2012 Australian Water Association (AWA) Postgraduate Water Research Award
2012 UniSA Supported Researcher Scheme Award
2010 International Humic Substance Society (IHSS) Travel Support Award
2009 Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Students Abroad
2008 Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) & Industry Scholarship

Publications

Research Highlights

Wang, L., Wang, H., Tizaoui, C., Yang, Y., Ali, J., & Zhang, W. (2022). Endocrine disrupting chemicals in water and recent advances on their detection using electrochemical biosensors. Sensors and Diagnostics, 2(1), 46-77.
https://doi.org/10.1039/d2sd00156j, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62379
Song, X., Zhang, Z., Wen, Y., Zhang, W., Xie, Y., Cao, N., Sun, D., & Yang, Y. (2022). The response of steroid estrogens bioavailability to various sorption mechanisms by soil organic matter extracted with sequential alkaline-extraction method from an agriculture soil. Environmental Pollution, 308, 119630
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119630, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60339
PAGETT, M., Teng, V., Sullivan, G., & Zhang, W. (2023). Reusing Waste Coffee Grounds as Electrode Materials: Recent Advances and Future Opportunities. Global Challenges, 7(1), 2200093
https://doi.org/10.1002/gch2.202200093, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61818
Xia, H., Zhang, W., Yang, Y., Zhang, W., Purchase, D., Zhao, C., Song, X., & Wang, Y. (2021). Degradation mechanism of tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) as an emerging contaminant in advanced oxidation processes: A DFT modelling approach. Chemosphere, 273, 129674
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129674, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56225
Zhang, W. (2021). Graphene Biosensor and Process of Manufacture
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57232
https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2021001231

All Research

Journal Articles

Wang, L. & Zhang, W. (2023). Molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) based electrochemical sensors and their recent advances in health applications. Sensors and Actuators Reports, 5, 100153
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snr.2023.100153, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63361
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.snr.2023.100153
PAGETT, M., Teng, V., Sullivan, G., & Zhang, W. (2023). Reusing Waste Coffee Grounds as Electrode Materials: Recent Advances and Future Opportunities. Global Challenges, 7(1), 2200093
https://doi.org/10.1002/gch2.202200093, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61818
Wang, L., Wang, H., Tizaoui, C., Yang, Y., Ali, J., & Zhang, W. (2022). Endocrine disrupting chemicals in water and recent advances on their detection using electrochemical biosensors. Sensors and Diagnostics, 2(1), 46-77.
https://doi.org/10.1039/d2sd00156j, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62379
Song, X., Zhang, Z., Wen, Y., Zhang, W., Xie, Y., Cao, N., Sun, D., & Yang, Y. (2022). The response of steroid estrogens bioavailability to various sorption mechanisms by soil organic matter extracted with sequential alkaline-extraction method from an agriculture soil. Environmental Pollution, 308, 119630
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119630, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60339
Xia, H., Zhang, W., Yang, Y., Zhang, W., Purchase, D., Zhao, C., Song, X., & Wang, Y. (2021). Degradation mechanism of tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) as an emerging contaminant in advanced oxidation processes: A DFT modelling approach. Chemosphere, 273, 129674
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129674, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56225
Chazaro-Ruiz, L., Olvera-Sosa, M., Vidal, G., Rangel-Mendez, J., Palestino, G., Perez, F., & Zhang, W. (2020). Synthesis of Bamboo-like Multiwall Carbon Nanotube–Poly(Acrylic Acid-co-Itaconic Acid)/NaOH Composite Hydrogel and its Potential Application for Electrochemical Detection of Cadmium(II). Biosensors, 10(10), 147
https://doi.org/10.3390/bios10100147, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55619
WANG, L., Zhang, W., Samavat, S., Deganello, D., & Teng, V. (2020). Vertically Aligned Graphene Prepared by Photonic Annealing for Ultrasensitive Biosensors. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 12(31), 35328-35336.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.0c08036, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54703
Zhang, W., Wang, L., Yang, Y., Gaskin, P., Teng, K., & Teng, V. (2019). Recent Advances on Electrochemical Sensors for the Detection of Organic Disinfection Byproducts in Water. ACS Sensors, 4(5), 1138-1150.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssensors.9b00272, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50595
Xu, Y., Seshadri, B., Bolan, N., Sarkar, B., Ok, Y., Zhang, W., Rumpel, C., Sparks, D., Farrell, M., Hall, T., & Dong, Z. (2019). Microbial functional diversity and carbon use feedback in soils as affected by heavy metals. Environment International, 125, 478-488.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2019.01.071, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa48903
Samavat, S., Carrique, F., Ruiz-Reina, E., Zhang, W., & Williams, P. (2019). Dynamic viscosity of colloidal silica suspensions at low and high volume fractions. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 537, 640-651.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2018.11.063, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa46053
Zhang, W., Dixon, M., Saint, C., Teng, K., Furumai, H., & Teng, V. (2018). Electrochemical Biosensing of Algal Toxins in Water: The Current State-of-the-Art. ACS Sensors, 3(7), 1233-1245.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssensors.8b00359, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa41079
Zhang, W., Jia, B., & Furumai, H. (2018). Fabrication of graphene film composite electrochemical biosensor as a pre-screening algal toxin detection tool in the event of water contamination. Scientific Reports, 8(1), 10686
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-28959-w, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44272
Samavat, S., Lloyd, J., O’Dea, L., Zhang, W., Preedy, E., Luzio, S., & Teng, V. (2018). Uniform sensing layer of immiscible enzyme-mediator compounds developed via a spray aerosol mixing technique towards low cost minimally invasive microneedle continuous glucose monitoring devices. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 118, 224-230.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2018.07.054, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa41127
Zhang, Y., Zhang, W., & Cházaro-Ruiz, L. (2018). Porous PVDF/PANI ion-exchange membrane (IEM) modified by polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and lithium chloride in the application of membrane capacitive deionisation (MCDI). Water Science and Technology, 77(9), 2311-2319.
https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2018.152, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44308
Zhang, W., Alvarez-Gaitan, J., Dastyar, W., Saint, C., Zhao, M., & Short, M. (2018). Value-Added Products Derived from Waste Activated Sludge: A Biorefinery Perspective. Water, 10(5), 545
https://doi.org/10.3390/w10050545, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44274
Wu, X., Chen, G., Zhang, W., Liu, X., & Xu, H. (2017). A Plant-Transpiration-Process-Inspired Strategy for Highly Efficient Solar Evaporation. Advanced Sustainable Systems, 1(6), 1700046
https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.201700046, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa47686
Wang, Q., Jia, B., Zhang, W., Liu, H., Min, X., & Ding, J. (2017). Multilayered graphene/ZnFe2O4 hybrid composite: Rational preparation, characterization and superior adsorption of Congo red. Veruscript Functional Nanomaterials, 1, 12RZVF
https://doi.org/10.22261/12RZVF, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44278
Zhang, W., Han, C., Jia, B., Saint, C., Nadagouda, M., Falaras, P., Sygellou, L., Vogiazi, V., & Dionysiou, D. (2017). A 3D graphene-based biosensor as an early microcystin-LR screening tool in sources of drinking water supply. Electrochimica Acta, 236, 319-327.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2017.03.161, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44277
Zhang, W., Mossad, M., Yazdi, J., & Zou, L. (2016). A statistical experimental investigation on arsenic removal using capacitive deionization. Desalination and Water Treatment, 57(7), 3254-3260.
https://doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2014.981761, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44280
Jia, B., Zhang, W., Liu, H., Lin, B., & Ding, J. (2016). Alternating stacking of ferromagnetic nanosheet and nanoparticle films: heteroassembly and magneto-optical Kerr effect. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 18(9)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-016-3571-2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44281
Jia, B. & Zhang, W. (2016). Preparation and Application of Electrodes in Capacitive Deionization (CDI): a State-of-Art Review. Nanoscale Research Letters, 11(1)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s11671-016-1284-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44283
Wang, X., Jia, B., Zhang, W., Lin, B., Wang, Q., & Ding, J. (2016). Developing Modified Graphene Oxide Based Sensor for Lead Ions Detection in Water. ChemistrySelect, 1(8), 1751-1755.
https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.201600376, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44282
Zhang, W., Zhang, Y., Fan, R., & Lewis, R. (2016). A facile TiO2/PVDF composite membrane synthesis and their application in water purification. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 18(1)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-015-3281-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44279
Zhang, W., Zou, L., & Dionysio, D. (2015). A parametric study of visible-light sensitive TiO2photocatalysts synthesis via a facile sol–gel N-doping method. Journal of Experimental Nanoscience, 10(15), 1153-1165.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17458080.2014.985751, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44284
Zhang, W., Jia, B., Wang, Q., & Dionysiou, D. (2015). Visible-light sensitization of TiO2 photocatalysts via wet chemical N-doping for the degradation of dissolved organic compounds in wastewater treatment: a review. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 17(5)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-015-3026-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44298
Zhang, W. & Jia, B. (2015). Toward anti-fouling capacitive deionization by using visible-light reduced TiO2/graphene nanocomposites. MRS Communications, 5(04), 613-617.
https://doi.org/10.1557/mrc.2015.65, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44297
Jia, B., Wang, Q., Zhang, W., Lin, B., Yuan, N., Ding, J., Ren, Y., & Chu, F. (2014). A new oil/water interfacial assembly of sulphonated graphene into ultrathin films. RSC Advances, 4(65), 34566-34571.
https://doi.org/10.1039/c4ra05160b, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44299
Zhang, W., Mossad, M., & Zou, L. (2013). A study of the long-term operation of capacitive deionisation in inland brackish water desalination. Desalination, 320, 80-85.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2013.04.010, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44289
Mossad, M., Zhang, W., & Zou, L. (2013). Using capacitive deionisation for inland brackish groundwater desalination in a remote location. Desalination, 308, 154-160.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2012.05.021, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44291
Zhang, W., Zou, L., & Wang, L. (2011). A novel charge-driven self-assembly method to prepare visible-light sensitive TiO2/activated carbon composites for dissolved organic compound removal. Chemical Engineering Journal, 168(1), 485-492.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2011.01.061, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44292
Li, H., Zhang, W., Zou, L., Pan, L., & Sun, Z. (2011). Synthesis of TiO2–graphene composites via visible-light photocatalytic reduction of graphene oxide. Journal of Materials Research, 26(08), 970-973.
https://doi.org/10.1557/jmr.2011.22, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44293
Zhang, W., Zou, L., & Wang, L. (2010). Visible-light assisted methylene blue (MB) removal by novel TiO2/adsorbent nanocomposites. Water Science and Technology, 61(11), 2863-2871.
https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2010.196, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44300
Zhang, W. & Zhao, M. (2010). Fluidisation behaviour of silica nanoparticles under horizontal vibration. Journal of Experimental Nanoscience, 5(1), 69-82.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17458080903260944, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44295
Shen, Q., Zhang, W., Hao, Z., & Zou, L. (2010). A study on the synergistic adsorptive and photocatalytic activities of TiO2−xNx/Beta composite catalysts under visible light irradiation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 165(1), 301-309.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2010.08.057, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44294
Zhang, W., Zou, L., & Wang, L. (2009). Photocatalytic TiO2/adsorbent nanocomposites prepared via wet chemical impregnation for wastewater treatment: A review. Applied Catalysis A: General, 371(1-2), 1-9.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcata.2009.09.038, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44303
Zhang, W. (2009). A Numerical Study of Solid Suspension Layers in a Swirl Fluidised Bed Reactor. International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 7(1)
https://doi.org/10.2202/1542-6580.1829, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44302
Zhang, W. (2009). A Review of Techniques for the Process Intensification of Fluidized Bed Reactors. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 17(4), 688-702.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S1004-9541(08)60264-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44301

Book Chapters

Zhang, W., Saint, C., Weinstein, P., & Slaney, D. (2015). Reclaimed Water Systems: Biodiversity Friend or Foe?. Water Challenges and Solutions on a Global Scale (pp. 355-374).
https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2015-1206.ch017, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44296
Zou, L. & Zhang, W. (2013). Key water contaminant remediation by nanomaterials. Applications of Nanomaterials for Water Quality -50).
https://doi.org/10.4155/ebo.13.325, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44290
https://doi.org/10.4155/ebo.13.497

Other Research Outputs

Zhang, W. (2021). Graphene Biosensor and Process of Manufacture
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57232
https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2021001231

Supervision

Untitled (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Chedly Tizaoui
Advanced oxidation processes for micropollutant removal in wastewater and opportunities for water reuse (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Chedly Tizaoui
Developing low-cost multiplexed elElectroChemicaL biosEnsors for seNsitive in-situ deTection of water contaminants (EXCELLENT) (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Jenny Baker
Valorisation of drinking water treatment works sludge (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Chedly Tizaoui
Developing low-cost electrochemical biosensor for disinfection by-product (DPB) detection in drinking water. (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Vincent Teng
An electrochemical biosensor for sensitive in-situ detection of methyl-isoborneol (MIB) in water (current)

MSc

Other supervisor: Prof Chedly Tizaoui
Electrodes derived from various carbon materials for capacitive deionization (CDI) (current)

MSc

Other supervisor: Prof Chedly Tizaoui

Taught Modules

EG-101 Chemical Engineering Laboratory

This module provides practical experience of conducting bench-scale experimental studies on a variety of systems (comprised of both apparatus and contents) in order to observe, record and characterise the behaviour of these systems under specified conditions. Students are typically required to determine factors which may influence a system¿s overall response, for example, experimental results can be linked with theory (from lecture-based modules or equivalently from directed reading) to determine physical or thermochemical properties of materials, or, to evaluate how such properties influence the performance of the system. Wider analysis aims to link and develop skills in data acquisition and processing, error analysis, and interpretation of experimental results. As a component part of these studies, students will build experience of conducting experiments in a laboratory environment, documenting results, organisation and communication of experimental results and analysis through both tabular and graphical formats accompanied by written discussion; this being evidenced first through maintenance of their own laboratory notebooks and secondly through technical report writing exercises.
EG-133 Engineering for People Hackathon

Engineering is more than understanding technical design, it is often the social, environmental and economic context underpinning engineering solutions that determine success or failure, This has never been more relevant since the world is currently planning a radical transition to a low carbon economy while facing increased risks due to climate crisis which will bring with it unprecedented change to the world. Engineers will be at the forefront of this, and need to be equipped to tackle open-ended, unstructured and complex problems in collaboration with others. The module will allow students to explore these issues within their chosen discipline with the following structure: Each week there will be one or two 1-hour lectures, introducing engineering thinking and contemporary issues in global engineering design. Most activity will then take place in group-work sessions (2 hours per week), where groups of around 6 students will work in a facilitated way to identify and investigate a societal challenge (e.g. access to water / off-grid energy / sustainable transport) and then consider how Engineering design solutions could help to solve this.
EGA114 Chemical Engineering Science

This module will introduce fundamental principles of thermodynamics, physical chemistry and mass transfer relevant to the course including: gas behaviour; properties of pure substances and mixtures; laws of thermodynamics and their applications to energy and state calculations; phase equilibria; diffusive and convective mass transfer; and mass transfer coefficients.
EGCM36 Desalination Technology

Desalination is an important process in the management of water resources and it has a large societal, economic and environmental impact. This module will give engineering students a solid grounding in desalination and related separation processes. This will prove invaluable for a future career in many areas of engineering.

Career History

EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Individual Fellow, Department of Engineering, Swansea University, UK

2017 - 2019
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellow, Department of Urban Engineering, University of Tokyo, Japan

2015 - 2017
Australian Endeavour Research Fellow, School of Energy, Environment, Biological, and Medical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, USA

2014 - 2014
Research Associate, National Centre of Excellence for Desalination, Australia

2011 - 2013

Key Grants and Projects

Application of capacitive deionisation for inland brackish water desalination in rural areas of third-world countries 2019

Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF)/HEFCW (RIG1029-126), £8,000
Electrochemical graphene sensors as early alert tools for algal toxin detection in water 2017 - 2019

European Commission Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (No.743993), £170,000
Developing 3D graphene-based chemo-/bio-sensors as an early alert screening tool for water quality in drinking water sources 2015 - 2017

Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship Program (No. P15712), £100,000
Developing 3D graphene capacitive deionization (CDI) technology and its application in industrial wastewater treatment 2014 - 2016

International Scientific Cooperation Project of Changzhou Science and Technology (CJ20140718), China, £23,000
Novel TiO2 hybrid composite membranes for effective water purification 2014

Australian Government Endeavour Fellowship and Scholarship Scheme, £20,000

Affiliated Positions

Member of Glas, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water

2019 - Present

Other Roles

Topic Editor, Biosensors, MDPI

2020 - Present
Topic Editor, Sensors, MDPI

2020 - Present
Senior Expert to the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions, Solar Impulse Foundation, Switzerland

2018 - Present

Dr Waye Zhang

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Research Links

About

Areas Of Expertise

Career Highlights

Research Highlights

All Research

Untitled (current)

Advanced oxidation processes for micropollutant removal in wastewater and opportunities for water reuse (current)

Developing low-cost multiplexed elElectroChemicaL biosEnsors for seNsitive in-situ deTection of water contaminants (EXCELLENT) (current)

Valorisation of drinking water treatment works sludge (current)

Developing low-cost electrochemical biosensor for disinfection by-product (DPB) detection in drinking water. (current)

An electrochemical biosensor for sensitive in-situ detection of methyl-isoborneol (MIB) in water (current)

Electrodes derived from various carbon materials for capacitive deionization (CDI) (current)

EG-101 Chemical Engineering Laboratory

EG-133 Engineering for People Hackathon

EGA114 Chemical Engineering Science

EGCM36 Desalination Technology

EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Individual Fellow, Department of Engineering, Swansea University, UK

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellow, Department of Urban Engineering, University of Tokyo, Japan

Australian Endeavour Research Fellow, School of Energy, Environment, Biological, and Medical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, USA

Research Associate, National Centre of Excellence for Desalination, Australia

Application of capacitive deionisation for inland brackish water desalination in rural areas of third-world countries 2019

Electrochemical graphene sensors as early alert tools for algal toxin detection in water 2017 - 2019

Developing 3D graphene-based chemo-/bio-sensors as an early alert screening tool for water quality in drinking water sources 2015 - 2017

Developing 3D graphene capacitive deionization (CDI) technology and its application in industrial wastewater treatment 2014 - 2016

Novel TiO2 hybrid composite membranes for effective water purification 2014

Member of Glas, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water

Topic Editor, Biosensors, MDPI

Topic Editor, Sensors, MDPI

Senior Expert to the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions, Solar Impulse Foundation, Switzerland