Professor Lianzhou Wang is widely recognised for developing novel nanomaterials for clean energy technologies. 

An exceptional advocate for translational research, he has invented numerous patented semiconductor materials which have been commercialised in diverse fields. His research underpins battery materials, catalysts for water purification, low-cost solar cells with world-record efficiencies, light-emitting materials and UV-protection coatings. His work also extends into device manufacturing and advanced mineral processing.

He contributes his expertise and mentorship through numerous leadership roles, including the ARC Council of Experts, as director of the Nanomaterials Centre, and as president of the Australian Materials Research Society. He is the chair of the National Committee for Materials Science and Engineering, contributing to strategic science policy advice, and has represented Australia in various international professional societies.

Professor Wang is nationally and internationally recognised for contributions to development of semiconductor materials for clean energy conversion and storage technologies. He is a leader among academics, building university-industry linkages and translating discoveries into value creating industry practice. Wang has invented numerous patented semiconductor materials which have been commercialised in diverse fields of solar energy utilisation, energy storage and manufacturing. He is an outstanding advocate for industrially-focused research and advanced manufacturing, and an excellent mentor for colleagues and students in international & industry engagement.