Dr Ali Jalili

My research focuses on making a significant societal, scientific, and technological impact by advancing sustainable energy solutions, decarbonisation strategies, and the circular economy. As an ARC Future Fellow at UNSW's School of Chemistry, I bring together academia and industry by scaling up innovative technologies like plasma gas conversion and integrated plasma-electrocatalysis systems. My work addresses critical challenges such as climate change mitigation, carbon removal, emission avoidance, and efficient renewable energy management through interdisciplinary collaborations at both the national and international levels.

My research directly contributes to the development of a sustainable future, with a focus on decarbonised industrial processes, sustainable manufacturing, and technologies that are compatible with renewable energy's intermittent nature. I explore new chemical reactions, green ammonia production methods, hydrogen storage and transportation technologies, and fuels made from renewable sources. My expertise includes advanced materials, additive manufacturing, green chemistry, and nanotechnology, resulting in significant advancements in biomedical devices, 3D-printed electrocatalytic scaffolds, and graphene-based liquid crystalline inks for scalable device production.

With a proven track record of significantly improving the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of plasma reactors and related technologies, my current focus is on making chemical processes compatible with renewable energy, developing novel energy storage solutions (such as hydrogen, ammonia, and green energy), and lowering inherent emissions in critical chemicals such as fertiliser production. My recent interest in AI-driven modeling and techno-economic analysis can enhance my ability to optimise processes and accelerate the transition from lab-scale innovation to meaningful industrial applications.

My research is focused on providing industry and society with practical solutions to support the transition to a sustainable, decarbonised, circular economy. By assisting partners in incorporating advanced net-zero strategies into research proposals, grant applications, and operational frameworks, I hope to broaden the impact of sustainable technology innovation on science, industry, and the global community.