Alfonso Chinnici

Senior Lecturer, University of Adelaide, Australia

Dr. Alfonso Chinnici is a distinguished Senior Lecturer in Sustainability, Net-Zero, and Energy Innovation at the University of Adelaide and an executive member of its Centre for Energy Technology. Utilizing cutting-edge research methodologies and fundamental engineering principles, he advances ground-breaking clean energy technologies, with a focus on transitioning to a net-zero economy. His work centers on the production and application of hydrogen and alternative energy carriers, as well as the decarbonization of carbon-intensive industries, energy networks, and transportation systems.
Dr. Chinnici’s expertise spans sustainable heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, combustion science, solar thermal energy, circular economy practices, and environmentally friendly metal and mineral processing techniques. He has published over 80 papers in leading international journals, holds four patents, authored 20 commissioned industry reports, and secured over $10 million in R&D funding.
Currently, he holds a leadership role in the Australian Heavy Industry Low-Carbon Transition CRC, working closely with industry leaders on impactful net-zero initiatives. Previously, he was an investigator at the Future Fuels CRC and has contributed to international initiatives such as the Mission Innovation ARENA program on green fuels and the Global Net Zero Industries Mission.
In addition to his academic work, Dr. Chinnici has served as a high-profile consultant for organizations like the International Energy Agency and the Government of South Australia, providing expert advice on hydrogen, ammonia, green metals, and critical mineral supply chains.