Professor Jacek Jasieniak
Professor Jacek Jasieniak
Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Jacek Jasieniak is a Professor and distinguished leader in renewable energy research at Monash University. He completed his PhD at the University of Melbourne and has held various prestigious fellowships from the Australian Solar Institute (now ARENA), Australian Research Council and Fulbright Commission. During his career, Jacek has worked at the University of California Santa Barbara and CSIRO in various research and leadership capacities, before joining Monash University in 2015. There he led the Monash Energy Institute as its Director, was then the Associate Dean of Research for the Faculty of Engineering and is currently the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure). He has extensive experience in developing and working in large multi-disciplinary exploratory and industry-focussed research programs, cumulatively valued at >$200M throughout his career. Jacek’s research focuses on developing advanced materials for next-generation energy technologies to achieve a net-zero carbon future. During his career, he has worked on most emerging solar cell technologies, including silicon solar cells. His research contributions have been broadly showcased through academic publications, patents, conference and public talks, newspapers, radio, television and online forums to reach diverse global audiences.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physical Chemistry, Chancellor's Prize, University of Melbourne
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Nanotechnology, 1st Class Honours, University Medal, Flinders University
Expertise
- Nanocrystals, colloids, quantum dots, thin films, solar cells, luminescence, interfaces, energy storage, hydrogen.
Professional Experience
2021- Monash University, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure);
2020- Monash University, Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Engineering;
2020- Monash University, Professor of Materials Science & Engineering;
2015-19 Monash University, Associate Professor of Materials Science & Engineering;
2015-20 Monash University, Director of the Monash Energy Institute;
2014-15 CSIRO, Research Group Leader of Agile Manufacturing;
2013-14 CSIRO, Senior Research Scientist;
2011-13 CSIRO, Research Scientist;
2011-12 University of California Santa Barbara, Fulbright Fellow;
2008-10 CSIRO, OCE Postdoctoral Fellow.
Selected Awards
Eureka Awards finalist, Innovative Use of Technology (2023); Engagement Australia Excellence Award and Australian Financial Review Industry Engagement Award (2021); Victorian Young Tall Poppy Winner (AIPS, 2014); Julius Fellow (CSIRO, 2013); Fulbright Fellow (2011); ASI Fellow (2011); ARC Fellow (2011); Chancellor’s Award (University of Melbourne, 2008); University Medal (Flinders University, 2003); Bragg Medal (AIPS, 2003).
Research Interests
Professor Jacek’s research interest are in understanding the structure-property relations of nanoscale materials is critical towards developing next-generation technologies. Our work is focussed on developing solution-based inorganic and hybrid inorganic-organic nanoscale materials that provide advantageous structural, physical, electrical and/or chemical functionality compared to their bulk counterparts. We apply these advanced nanoscale materials to fabricate coatings and electronic devices, such as solar cells, photoconductors, light emitting devices and chemical sensors, to make them smaller, better and smarter compared to what is currently available.
Research articles, papers & publications
See Jacek’s research contributions through published book chapters, articles, journal papers and in the media.