Dr Zongjun Li (Joe) is accredited to supervise PhD students as the Supervisor. His research interests cover a wide range of topics in Li-ion battery SOH, structural/material safety analysis, engineering materials, hybrid structures, impact dynamics, blast, explosives.

PhD candidates with exceptional academic scores and good publication records are encouraged to contact me. Scholarships over $38,438 per annum are available for high-achieving students (with H1/High Distinction in their undergraduate program and/or a Masters by Research degree) in engineering or relevant sciences under my supervision. 

Current topics:

1. Exploration of sustainable high performance engineered geopolymer composites under extreme conditions.
2. Exploration of sustainable cementitious composites with spent coffee grounds for various applications.
3. Study of lithium-ion based battery subjected to extreme conditions.
4. Deep learning-based methods for damage assessment of hybrid FRP-concrete structures.
5. Study of hybrid FRP-concrete / FRP bar reinforced advanced sustainable concrete to extreme loadings.
6. Battery State of Health Analysis
7. Battery external structures (thermal & mechanical) - functionally smart design/manufacture of 3D printed structures