Personal profile
Biography
Dr Dai Completed a Bachelor of Engineering degree at Wuhan University of Technology (China) in 2006 and a Master of engineering degree at University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (China) in 2009. He got his PhD degree from Monash University and followed by postdoctral research fellow at department of chemical engieering at Monash University. He establish his research team at Monash as an senior lecturer since 2020. His research interests include clean solid fuel technology, low emission, solid waste management, energy evaluation for process design and sustainability. He has more than 80 publications in high quality journals in the solid fuel area.
Biography
Dr Dai Completed a Bachelor of Engineering degree at Wuhan University of Technology (China) in 2006 and a Master of engineering degree at University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (China) in 2009. His PhD research project focussed on co-gasification for the purpose of improving the efficient use of low-rank fuels. His postdoctoral research project examines fly ash vitrification. His research interests include clean coal technology, ash slagging, energy evaluation for process design and fly ash utilisation. He has more than 60 publications in high quality journals in the solid fuel area.
Research area keywords
- Clean coal technology, Ash slagging. Fly ash vitrification, Pyrolysis and gasification
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Catalytic flash pyrolysis of plastic waste for the production of BTX-rich aromatics
Zhang, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Dai, B.-Q. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Xie, L. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Gu, J. (Project Manager)
29/04/26 → 1/11/29
Project: Research
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ARC Research Hub: ARC Research Hub for Value-Added Processing of Underutilised Carbon Waste
Zhang, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Konarova, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chaffee, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zhang, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lindsay, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yu, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zeng, X. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wu, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Monsalve-Bravo, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chen, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), van 't Hag, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hoadley, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Li, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rong, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wang, X. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Herring, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Edwards, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Bury, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Guha, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Nolan, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Geissdoerfer, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McCarthy, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Dai, B.-Q. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Zhang, Z. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Cass, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Proctor, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Wang, Q. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Meysztowicz, E. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Peters, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Dawkins, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Gu, J. (Project Manager)
Enzide Technologies Ltd, Ironwood Clean Energy Technologies Pty Limited (trading as: Carbon Technologies Australia), Huadian Electric Power Research Institute Co Ltd, Suzhou Beyond Environmental Protection Technology Co Ltd, Urban Mining Industries Pty Ltd, VECCO Electric Pty Ltd, Canopy Blue Pty Ltd, Southeast University - Monash University Joint Research Institute, Suzhou
5/11/24 → 4/11/29
Project: Research
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Characterization on the Coordination Structure of Ultrahigh Pt Loading Single Atom Catalysts Synthesized via a Facile Strategy
Dai, B.-Q. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Zhang, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), He, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yang, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Wang, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Zhang, R. (Partner Investigator (PI))
1/08/25 → 3/08/25
Project: Research
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Characterization of the Coordination Structure of Atomically Dispersed Pt in Carbon Nanotube Supported Electrocatalysts
Dai, B.-Q. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Zhang, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yang, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Tang, Y. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Zhang, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), He, H. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Liu, C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
15/11/24 → 17/11/24
Project: Research
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Alcohol-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of facet-engineered MgO: Molecular structure effects on CO2 adsorption at high temperature
Yan, X., Yu, A., Ren, X., Wang, M., He, H., Zhang, R., Wu, Z., Qian, B., Zhou, S. & Dai, B., 1 Feb 2026, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 529, 10 p., 172944.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Application of graph neural networks in modeling volatile matter generation and internal gas pressure behavior during coking of coking coal blends
Zhao, P., Hui, Y., Qiu, Y., Dou, J., Bhattacharya, S., Dai, B. & Yu, J., 15 Feb 2026, In: Fuel. 406, Part A, 17 p., 136785.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Pore sieving and optimization of biochar via a one-step pyrolysis process for zinc ion hybrid capacitors
Chen, H., Gong, F., Zhang, K., Liu, S., Chen, Z., Liu, X., Ye, H., Dai, B. & Xiao, R., 15 Apr 2026, In: Journal of Power Sources. 671, 10 p., 239552.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Surrogate model-integrated deep reinforcement learning for temperature and pyrolysis behavior control in the coal coking process
Zhao, P., Hui, Y., Qiu, Y., Dou, J., Bhattacharya, S., Dai, B. & Yu, J., 1 Feb 2026, In: Fuel. 405, Part D, 18 p., 136770.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The synthesis of coal gasification fine slag-derived catalysts and its application: A review
Wu, Z., Zhang, R., Yan, X. & Dai, B., Apr 2026, In: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 14, 2, 17 p., 121621.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
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Chinese Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad
Dai, B.-Q. (Recipient), 18 Mar 2015
Prize: National/international honour
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Suzhou Industrial Park Young International discipline leaders
Dai, B.-Q. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Suzhou Industry Park Excellent Teaching Award
Dai, B.-Q. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Monash Suzhou Research Institute (Organisational unit)
Hui, Y. (Member), Wang, M. (Member), Guo, S. (Member), Yu, J. (Member), Dai, B.-Q. (Member), Qiu, Y. (Member) & Zhao, P. (Member)
20 Oct 2025Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent
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Monash Suzhou Research Institute (Organisational unit)
Hui, Y. (Member), Wang, M. (Member), Guo, S. (Member), Yu, J. (Member), Dai, B.-Q. (Member), Qiu, Y. (Member) & Zhao, P. (Member)
20 Oct 2025Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent
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Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and President (Suzhou) (Organisational unit)
Zhao, P. (Member), Hui, Y. (Member), Qiu, Y. (Member), Yu, J. (Member) & Dai, B.-Q. (Member)
2 Jan 2025Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent
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Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and President (Suzhou) (Organisational unit)
Qiu, Y. (Member), Hui, Y. (Member), Yu, J. (Member), Zhao, P. (Member) & Dai, B.-Q. (Member)
17 Feb 2025Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent
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Monash Suzhou Research Institute (Organisational unit)
Hui, Y. (Member), Wang, M. (Member), Guo, S. (Member), Yu, J. (Member), Dai, B.-Q. (Member), Qiu, Y. (Member) & Zhao, P. (Member)
20 Oct 2025Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent