The Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) team recently brought TRaCE PhD candidates from the University of Newcastle and UNSW Sydney together for the first time.
Held at UNSW Sydney, this inaugural gathering aimed to welcome new students, foster collaboration, open avenues for sharing resources and knowledge, and strengthen a community of academics dedicated to achieving Net Zero.
The day involved PhD presentations, idea sharing and tours of UNSW’s cutting-edge facilities. Thank you to the following people who made the day engaging and informative.
- Gavesha Gunasekara – Developing technology to convert waste into hydrogen as a commercially viable solution for remote communities.
- Saman Mostafapoor from Vecor Technologies – Developing and optimising sodium-based battery materials for better energy storage while exploring pathways for commercialising the technology.
- Richard Hopkings from Sunswift – Building cutting-edge solar-powered electric vehicles.
- Bikesh Shrestha Ghinangju from the SMART Center – Creating a new way to recycle aluminium and plastic-coated aluminium packaging used in everyday products.
The group was particularly captivated by the Sunswift Lab, where Richard Hopkins introduced them to Sunswift Racing’s solar-electric vehicles, including the record-breaking Sunswift 7.
The event left candidates feeling motivated and empowered to continue their PhD journeys, bolstered by the support of their cohort and the TRaCE team.
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