SA RACI Physical, Polymer and Materials Chemistry Symposium 🤓

A number of the group attended the recent Physical, Polymer and Materials Chemistry Symposium. Thomas Anthony gave a fantastic presentation on his PhD work - MOF Composite Membrane Reactors for CO2 Conversion, backing up from his “Best Chemistry Talk” win at the Association of Physical Sciences Postgraduate Students Symposium earlier in November! Tyla Jones also presented an excellent poster, showcasing her recent work with zirconium MOFs.

Our friends from the Evans group were also well represented, with a fascinating talk from Jack, and posters from Konstantin Stracke and Connor Edwards, including a Best Poster award for Konstantin!

It was a great event thoroughly enjoyed by the group, congrats to all speakers and poster presenters!

Oliver at SciPub Adelaide 🍻

Oliver was featured as a guest scientist at Science in the Pub Adelaide for their October event “the Science of Hydrogen”. Joining expert panelists Dr Patrick Tapping from UoA, and Dr Kate Holland from CSIRO, Oliver discussed recent advances in hydrogen storage and transport to a packed house at the Irish Club in Adelaide.

Oliver gave a fantastic talk, sharing some of the amazing research happening in our lab with an enthusiastic public audience!

Chris & Mei at Crystal35 Conference💎

In late October, Chris and Mei attended the SCANZ Crystal35 Conference in Fremantle. Chris talked about the group’s latest work “Insights into the crystalline sponge method for metal complexes“ and Mei showcased her fantastic work on Group 13 MOFs.

Mei also continued the group tradition of visiting the quokkas on Rottnest Island!

Oliver and Thomas at the 8th Australian Hydrogen Research Conference

Earlier this year Oliver and Thomas attended the 8th Australian Hydrogen Research Conference in Perth. Both presented their recent work, Oliver discussing the use of MOFs for hydrogen storage and transport, and Thomas sharing developments in technologies for methanol production.

It was a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into the many aspects of research being pursued in the hydrogen space, and Thomas even managed to sneak in a visit to some quokkas (not pictured)!

At the Australasian Crystallography School

Mei and Tyla recently attended the Australasian Crystallography School, held at the Australian Synchrotron.

During a packed week of lectures, workshops, and many, many structure refinements, they connected with other crystal-loving students, post-docs, lecturers and AS staff, including former Sumby-Doonan group member Dr Rosie Young, now a beamline scientist on the MX beamlines!

Both Mei and Tyla were awarded Maslen Scholarships, through SCANZ, to attend this event.