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Biography

Dr. Ali Kiani is a Team Leader and Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO, specialising in CO₂ capture technologies and utilisation. With a strong background in chemical engineering, Dr. Kiani applies deep technical knowledge to address complex real-world challenges and develop innovative engineering solutions.

Over the past 10 years, Dr. Kiani has successfully led and contributed to numerous high-impact energy and environmental research projects, both within academia and industry. At CSIRO, he has taken on key leadership roles as Project Leader and Science Leader across a diverse range of initiatives.

His portfolio includes major projects such as the ARENA-funded “Methane as a Fuel Carrier” project, Direct Air Capture (DAC) demonstration projects in collaboration with Rolls Royce (UK), and the Permanent Carbon Locking project under CSIRO's Future Science Platforms, focusing on novel gas-liquid contacting technologies for DAC.

Dr. Kiani has played a pivotal role in advancing the field of Direct Air Capture at CSIRO. He is recognised not only for his technical expertise but also for his leadership in managing multidisciplinary project teams and for his commitment to mentoring early-career researchers and postdoctoral scientists.

Other Interests

Low emission technologies; Direct Air Capture; Renewable fuels

Achievements and Awards

  • 2019-2019

    Presentation in Falling Walls Lab in Canberra
    Australian Academy of Science

  • 2017-2018

    CSIRO RO postdoctoral fellowship
    CSIRO

  • 2015-2015

    Excellence in the Field of Ash Research
    WOCA

  • 2012-2016

    UON postgraduate scholarship
    University of Newcastle

Academic Qualifications

  • 2017

    PhD of Chemical Engineering
    The University of Newcastle

  • 2012

    Master of Chemical Engineering/Process Design
    The University of Tehran

  • 2009

    Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
    Shiraz University

Professional Experiences

  • 2020-now

    HSE committee membership
    CSIRO

  • 2019-2020

    memebership
    American Chemical Society (ACS)

  • 2019-2020

    Reviewer Board membership
    Minerals

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