Professor Dr. Ong Wee Jun is turning that question into reality!

Drawing inspiration from natural photosynthesis, his research focuses on catalytic-driven solar energy conversion and storage by developing advanced nanomaterials that transform sunlight into sustainable fuels (e.g., hydrogen).

As Founding Director of CONNECT at Xiamen University Malaysia, he led clean energy innovations in nanocatalysis, recognised by the World Economic Forum as a Top 10 Emerging Technology, advancing global sustainability and Malaysia’s green energy goals.

Professor Dr. Ong received the Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment in (2018) which accorded him an experience in Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and the University of California, Berkeley (USA).

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