About the H. J. Jiang Group
Our lab is in the School of Chemistry, at the University of Sydney.
We are enthusiastic about using chemistry and materials science to create innovative solutions for energy, sustainability, and climate-related challenges. We train the next generation of scientists and conduct cutting-edge research that solves world's pressing problems.
Our Culture
“When I draw a molecule in China or in Argentina, it is the same molecule. People understand immediately without knowing Spanish or Chinese. That is beautiful. Our common goal is not about power or borders of the country, it is about bringing forward human knowledge.” – Ben Feringa (Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, 2016)
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Our group supports diversity, promotes equality, and considers inclusion as a culture,
where every voice is welcome, heard, and respected.
The People
Our team members bring a diverse range of perspectives, skills and expertise to the lab.
We value creativity, simplicity and impact. We work together to solve interdisciplinary problems.
Haihui Joy Jiang, Ph.D.
Group Leader / Chief Investigator
Joy is a USyd alum, completed B.Sci. Adv. in Chemistry and Math, followed by Honours I and Ph.D. in Chemistry (Warr Lab). She then moved to the United States, where she did postdoc research at Harvard University, in the Whitesides lab (Chemistry) and the Sasselov lab (Astronomy). Joy returned to USyd in 2024 as a Sydney Horizon Fellow to start her own research group.
Bashir Abegbemiga Yusuf, Ph.D.
Bashir conducts research on electrocatalysis in the group. He holds a strong background in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, with expertise in water splitting applications. His research focuses on sustainable energy and green chemical innovations. Bashir is passionate about developing solutions to global environmental challenges.
Jason Hwong
Jason is a visiting researcher working on plasma electrochemical systems. He completed a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, and worked on lithium-ion batteries at the National Renewable Energy Lab and SLAC National Lab in the US. He will join Stanford University for his PhD in the Materials Science and Engineering Department.
Leah Tadese
Leah is a senior thesis student, majoring Chemistry at Harvard University. She has been working with Joy on plasma chemistry and polyphosphate-based materials in the Whitesides group at Harvard CCB since 2022. Leah received a research award to visit USyd as part of a continuing collaboration between the Jiang group at USyd and the Harvard Origin of Life Initiative.