The Mid-Career Scientist of the Year category recognises outstanding scientists who have completed their highest degree between 5-15 years ago, and has demonstrated excellence in a field of science, scientific research or technology advancement.
Now in its 22nd year, the Premier's Science Awards recognises and celebrates the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia.
This year we are celebrating two joint winners of the Mid-Career Scientist of the Year category:
Professor Hongqi Sun
The University of Western Australia
Hongqi Sun, Professor of Chemistry from School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia (previously in School of Science at Edith Cowan University before July 2023), has significantly advanced energy and environmental catalysis by exploring novel nanomaterials. To date, he has published over 300 refereed journal papers, attracted over 32,600 citations and maintains an h-index of 99 (Google Scholar).
Professor Sun has secured over $5 million funding, including for the Australian Research Council, Cooperative Research Centres and industry projects. He has been a Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher since 2019. Professor Sun is further a current member of Australian Research Council’s College of Experts, a delegate to Australia-US Hydrogen Research Partnerships, and was among The Australian’s Research Magazine’s, 2020 Top 40 Australia’s Research Superstars.
