Morgan Huihui Zhang

Dr Morgan Huihui Zhang is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Atomaterials and Nanomanufacturing (CAN), RMIT University. They received their PhD from Swinburne University of Technology in 2021 and a Bachelor of Engineering from Wuhan University of Technology in 2017.

 

Dr Zhang’s research focuses on the design and scalable fabrication of advanced nanomaterials for renewable energy, wearable sensing, and sustainable water technologies. Their work centres on translating fundamental materials innovations into practical systems, with particular expertise in light-driven nanomanufacturing of graphene. They pioneered a rapid light-enabled reduction approach capable of producing high-quality graphene within milliseconds, enabling scalable pathways for energy storage devices and integrated functional systems.

 

As an emerging leader in graphene nanomanufacturing and energy materials, Dr Zhang bridges fundamental science with real-world applications, underpinning prototype technologies such as self-powered energy systems (GraFit Gym), wearable bioelectronic sensors (e-tattoos), and solar-driven desalination devices.

 

Dr Zhang is a multi-award-winning early career researcher and recipient of the Australian Research Council Industry Fellowship (2024), the RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Research Excellence (Team, 2024), the RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Research Excellence (Early Career Researcher, 2025) and the Malcolm Moore Industry Research Award (2026). Their current work focuses on advancing scalable, low-carbon technologies for energy and water sustainability through industry-engaged research and prototype development.

 

In addition to their research, Dr Zhang is an active member of the School of Science Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Committee, contributing to initiatives that promote equity and inclusion in STEM.