Dr. HOULEI Gan
Details
Department: School of Engineering
Campus: City Campus Australia
houlei.gan@rmit.edu.au
ORCID: 0009-0001-2359-9162
About
Since 2006, Dr Houlei's research has significantly advanced the understanding of polymer materials structure–property relationships, providing both theoretical insights and practical solutions for industry. His work has enabled the development of high-performance and sustainable polymer materials, informed design strategies for industrial applications, and contributed to the commercialization of innovative materials through patents and collaborative projects. His research outputs demonstrate a strong record of translation from fundamental science to industrial impact, aligning with national priorities in advanced manufacturing, materials innovation, and sustainability, resulting in 63 journal publications and 16 filed international patents. He is currently conducting research in sustainable high-performance composite materials at Aerospace Enginerring in RMIT University.
Research fields
- 401602 Composite and hybrid materials
- 401609 Polymers and plastics
- 3403 Macromolecular and materials chemistry
- 400101 Aerospace materials
Supervisor projects
- Sustainable composite materials for aircraft structures
- 16 Mar 2026
- Development of Fire-resistant and Lightweight Composite Structures for Fire-safe Structural Applications
- 22 Jan 2026
- Inherent toughening of high performance crosslinked epoxy networks via topological control
- 25 Jun 2025
Research interests
- Flame-retardant Resins and Composites
- Fast-curing Resin Systems
- High Glass Transition Temperature Resins
- Self-healing Protective Coatings
- High Performace Carbon Fibre Composites
- Bio-based Resins and Vitrimers
- Epoxy Resin Toughnening
- End of life Carbon Fibre Composite Recycling
