Our researchers and students have achieved many breakthroughs across a range of topics including, but not limited to, battery materials, renewable energy technology, superconductivity, topological insulators, electronic materials, battery managment systems, thermolectric materials, low dimensional materials and biomaterials.
Elusive excitonic insulator observed by researchers
New phase of matter was first predicted in the 1960s Researchers have found evidence of a new phase of matter first predicted in the 1960s – the excitonic insulator.
Distinguished Professor In Queen's Birthday Honours
Distinguished Professor Shi Xue Dou AM was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for “significant service to science education in the field of superconducting and electronic materials.”
Breakthrough boosts performance of sodium-sulfur batteries
Researchers from the University of Wollongong have manufactured a nanomaterial that acts as a superior cathode for room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries, making them a more attractive option for large-scale energy storage.
Distinguished Professor Zaiping Guo Honoured For Research Excellence
Two University of Wollongong (UOW) academics have been named as recipients of New South Wales Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering in recognition of their pioneering research work.
Doctor David Cortie Receives ANBUG Young Scientist Award
Congratulations to Dr David Cortie who has been awarded the ANBUG Young Scientist Award for 2020 in recognition of his achievements utilising neutron scattering in his first 10 years post-PhD.
Doctor Wei Kong Pang wins the 2020 Australian Synchrotron Research Award
Congratulations to Dr Wei Kong Pang for winning the 2020 Australian Synchrotron Research Award, for outstanding research performed at the Australian Synchrotron by a researcher with up to 10 years research experience post-PhD.