Overview

Join us for this Joint Chemical Engineering Committee (JCEC) of Western Australia event, which explores the pivotal role of chemical engineers in the energy transition, emphasising the integration of social license to operate and cultural values.

Discover how indigenous insights and community engagement can enhance the sustainability and resilience of energy projects. Participate in thorough explorations of sustainable energy projects and dynamic discussions to gain critical insights into crafting energy solutions that are innovative and mindful of social and cultural inclusivity. Be part of the movement shaping the future of energy in Western Australia and beyond.

Speaker

Muhammad Rizwan Azhar, lecturer, School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University

Muhammad is a chemical engineer with a diverse background in materials engineering and nanotechnology. Currently, he is working as a lecturer at the School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University. He completed his PhD in chemical Engineering at Curtin University in 2018. He has a keen interest in integrating academic research into product/process-oriented outcomes through collaborations with industry.

Muhammad is passionate about integrating fundamental scientific research into product-oriented applied research. He is keenly interested in midstream processing of critical minerals and battery materials. He is developing effective battery recycling/transformation technologies, new battery chemistries, and technologies to achieve net zero waste and emissions.

Muhammad is an award-winning campaigner for safer battery technologies and has been sharing insights on advancements in battery storage technologies through scientific publications, conference presentations, seminars, radio, TV and magazines. He is passionate about sustainable energy and hopes that his research will make a significant contribution towards achieving net zero by 2050. He has been developing prototypes for metal-air batteries using additive manufacturing techniques.

Time

10:45–13:45 AWST.