defect chemistries to enhance light harvesting, charge separation, and catalytic selectivity. Particular emphasis will be placed on promoting multi-electron CO2 reduction pathways while suppressing competing side reactions such as hydrogen evolution. Experimental investigations will be complemented by Density Functional Theory (DFT) modelling to elucidate reaction mechanisms, adsorption behaviour, charge distribution, and the role of defects in governing catalytic performance. The resulting insights will guide the rational design of efficient and durable photocatalysts, advancing solar-driven carbon conversion technologies for sustainable fuel production and carbon circularity.
For enquiries, please contact Assoc. Prof. Lling Lling Tan.
For more information about this project, please visit our GEMS website.
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Main Supervisor (Malaysia): Assoc. Prof. Lling Lling Tan.
Associate Supervisor (Malaysia): Dr. Irene, Ling , Prof. Siang-Piao, Chai
Associate Supervisor (Australia): Dr. Wenxin, Mao
Funding Notes
- Applicants must possess a minimum academic qualification of First Class Honours (H1) or its equivalence (H1E) recognised by Monash Malaysia.
- Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.
