Welcome

Welcome to the webpage of the Particles and Catalysis Research Group at UNSW. We are a particle and catalyst technology research group headed by Professor Rose Amal within the School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering at the University of New South Wales. We are also part of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials.

Our laboratory specialises in the synthesis, characterisation and application of novel particle and catalyst systems. We have over 20 research staff and students working on a variety of research projects mainly funded through the Australian Research Council Discovery and Linkage programs. The focus of our research is on the fundamental understanding of particulate systems and processes through basic and applied research. We apply a holistic approach to the discovery, design and characterisation of new particulate materials, and apply them to catalytic and photocatalytic processes, environmental treatment, clean energy production and life science.

Our newly renovated laboratories are equipped with facilities for particulate system preparation and characterisation. We are also co-located with UNSWs Analytical Centre, and possess full access to their nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectroscopy, solid state and surface analysis, and electron microscopy facilities.

We offer outstanding opportunities for students to pursue research training in particle science and technology through the University of New South Wales's graduate research program. Taste of Research Summer Scholarships are also available to undergraduate students enrolled in a relevant program at UNSW or other Australian universities, to undertake research within our laboratory for a period of 10 weeks during summer. Our group also collaborates with and hosts visitors from other research institutions on both short and long-term visits. For more information on undertaking research at or collaborating with our group, please contact Professor Amal by email.