World leading Chinese scientist Guo Zaiping, who specialises in the field of batteries, has taken up a prestigious new role at City University of Hong Kong after a two-decade career in Australia.
The university said she had beenappointed as chair professor of energy materials earlier this month. The university’s materials science programme is ranked number one in Hong Kong and number seven in the world, according to the latest USNEWS University Rankings.
Before her move to Hong Kong, Guo was a Professor and Australian laureate fellow in the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Adelaide. However, her profile has since been removed from the University of Adelaide’s website.
At the 2023 award ceremony for the fellows of the Australian Academy of Science, the host said, “Guo Zaiping is a world leader in advanced materials for energy storage.
“Her numerous achievements in the field of batteries have provided valuable knowledge for the improved design of the next generation of rechargeable batteries.”
This groundbreaking work could help to lengthen the driving ranges of electric vehicles.
