Technical Team
Chief Technical Officer
Dr. Sammy Chan
Dr. Sammy Lap Ip Chan is a distinguished scholar from the School of Materials Science and Engineering at UNSW, … serving as the Chief Investigator and Principal Researcher. With extensive expertise in materials science and hydrogen storage technologies, Prof. Chan leads the company’s scientific vision and innovation strategy.
As Head of Technical Team, he oversees project management, supervises research teams and postdoctoral fellows, and drives technology transfer in collaboration with partner companies. His leadership ensures seamless integration of cutting-edge scientific research with industrial application, bridging academia and industry to accelerate innovation.
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Materials Design and Characterization Team
Principal Materials Scientist (Leader)
Dr. Dewei Chu
Dr. Chu leads the Materials Design and Characterisation Department. He is also a professor at UNSW, overseeing a team of 34 researchers … dedicated to the development of advanced nanoionic materials for energy storage applications. His research focuses on the design, fabrication, and printing of functional nanoionic materials for energy storage and conversion, including solid-state electrolytes, electrocatalysts, and moisture electric generators.
As Principal Materials Scientist, Prof. Chu drives the group’s mission to pioneer solution-processed, printable, and flexible nanoionic materials that enable cost-effective and energy-efficient devices. His leadership advances technologies ranging from energy-harvesting devices to seawater batteries, Zn-ion batteries, and artificial synaptic devices.
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Materials Characterization Specialist
Dr. Ruiran Guo
Dr. Guo is responsible for the experimental design … and advanced characterization of hydrogen storage alloys and related materials. He applies a wide range of analytical techniques, including XRD, SEM, TEM, and XPS, to investigate structural, morphological, and compositional properties, providing critical insights into the mechanisms that govern hydrogen storage performance.
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Hydrogen Storage Research Engineer
Dr. Xinyue Fan
Dr. Fan focuses on the research and optimization of carbon nitride … materials for hydrogen storage applications. Her work involves tailoring synthesis methods, structural modification, and performance evaluation to enhance hydrogen uptake and release efficiency under practical conditions.
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Secondment to UNSW
Min-Wei Lee
As a Ph.D. student jointly affiliated with UNSW … and the National Central University, Min-Wei Lee undertakes a secondment role at UNSW to contribute to alloy design and hydrogen storage research. He collaborates closely with the Principal Materials Scientist and Dr. Guo in designing and conducting experiments on hydrogen storage alloys, while actively monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting results.
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Fuel Cell System Integration Team
Senior System Integration Manager (Leader)
Dr. Yong-Jie Ciou
Dr. Ciou leads the system-level integration of hydrogen storage modules with fuel cell technologies, … ensuring seamless functionality across hardware and software components. His responsibilities include coordinating firmware development, sensor networks, and user interface design to optimize system reliability, safety, and performance. As the Project Development Manager, he collaborates closely with the Director of Technology and research partners to align technical execution with project goals, bridging engineering innovation with practical application.
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Fuel Cell Control Systems Engineer
Dr. Ghazaleh Bahman Rokh
Dr. Rokh specializes in the development of advanced control strategies for fuel cell systems. … Her work focuses on system modeling, real-time monitoring, and control algorithms to ensure optimal fuel cell efficiency, safety, and durability. By designing intelligent control architectures, she enables effective system responsiveness under dynamic operating conditions and contributes to the integration of hydrogen storage with energy conversion.
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Thermal and Fluid Systems Engineer
Dr. Honghao Li
Dr. Li is responsible for the design and optimization of thermal management and fluid flow systems within fuel cell modules. … His expertise covers cooling strategies, gas distribution, and flow-field design, ensuring stable operation across varying loads and environmental conditions. By combining computational analysis with experimental validation, he enhances both the performance and the long-term reliability of integrated hydrogen–fuel cell systems.
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Electrical Systems Engineer
Sharon Sasmita
Sharon focuses on the electrical design and power management aspects of the fuel cell system. … She is responsible for DC/DC conversion, energy flow optimization, and the interface between the fuel cell, storage modules, and external power networks. Her work ensures efficient energy delivery, system safety, and compliance with industrial standards, supporting the deployment of fuel cell technologies in real-world applications.
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Hydrogen Canister Design and Engineering Team
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Leader)
Dr. Chia-Chieh Shen
Dr. Shen oversees the overall mechanical design of hydrogen storage canisters, … ensuring structural integrity, safety, and compliance with international engineering standards. He has over 20 years of experience in hydrogen storage systems and is responsible for system-level design strategies, mechanical optimization, and leading the engineering team in developing innovative, reliable, and cost-effective storage solutions. His leadership bridges advanced design concepts with practical manufacturing and deployment needs.
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Pressure Vessel Design Engineer
Dr. Yao-Tien Tseng
Dr. Tseng specializes in the structural modeling and design of high-pressure hydrogen storage vessels. … His work includes finite element analysis, fatigue life assessment, and structural optimization to guarantee both safety and efficiency under demanding operating conditions. By combining analytical expertise with engineering validation, he ensures that pressure vessels meet rigorous performance and certification standards.
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Manufacturing and Quality Assurance Engineer
Dr. Barton Arkhurst
Dr. Arkhurst is responsible for managing the manufacturing processes and quality control of hydrogen storage canisters. … Dr. Arkhurst has many years of experience on metallurgy, especially aluminum alloys. He will ensure the high standard as required for the hydrogen storage canister. He oversees production workflows, ensures adherence to strict engineering specifications, and implements quality assurance protocols at every stage. His role guarantees that all canisters achieve consistent performance, safety, and regulatory compliance before deployment.。
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Safety and Compliance Engineer
Yifan Zhou
Yifan focuses on safety engineering and regulatory compliance for hydrogen storage systems. … His responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, performing safety validation tests, and ensuring that canisters comply with international hydrogen storage standards and certification requirements. By integrating safety analysis into the design and production cycle, he ensures that the final products meet both technical and legal obligations.