Researcher biography

Professor Paul Meredith is a materials physicist investigating new sustainable high tech materials for applications such as more efficient production of solar energy. Professor Meredith is a Queensland Smart State Fellow, a recently appointed member of Queensland Governments Climate Change Council, and co-founder of the solar coatings company Xerocoat Pty Ltd. Professor Meredith leads an internationally recognised materials physics group, including RHD students in Physics and Chemistry working on projects such as organic solar cells and plastic electronics. With a keen interest in alternative energy technology, Professor Meredith applies his scientific knowledge to help solve the world’s energy and climate change problems.