Michael Gunawan

Michael is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Chemical Engineering at UNSW Sydney. He is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of materials science, (photo)electrochemistry, and sustainable energy technologies.

Michael's primary research focuses on photoelectrochemical reactions for energy conversion and chemical synthesis. His work emphasises the design and development of new functional materials, particularly ferroelectric materials, for advanced catalytic, electronic, and energy-related applications. In addition, he explores machine learning approaches into (photo)catalysis research to accelerate materials discovery, optimise reaction performance, and uncover structure–property relationships.

Beyond fundamental research, Michael is also involved in techno-economic analysis to evaluate the scalability and real-world feasibility of emerging energy technologies. [He/She/They] is passionate about translating scientific innovation into practical solutions that contribute to a sustainable and economically viable energy transition.