Dr . Tim Harte | Materials Chemistry | Best Committee Member
Profile Summary
I am a dedicated and accomplished PhD student in Engineering at Deakin University’s Institute for Frontier Materials, focusing on ‘Electrolyte Optimisation for Structural Energy Storage Applications.’ My academic journey includes a First Class Honours in Chemistry, a Company Directors Course, and a Diploma of Science with exceptional achievements. Committed to fostering diversity, I contribute to the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities. As an experienced board member, treasurer, and chair in various organizations, including Physical Disability Australia and Surf Coast Shire Council, I bring a wealth of leadership and advocacy skills to the table. Passionate about research, I have a strong background in academic and industry projects, showcased by numerous awards and scholarships.
Professional Profiles
š Education š
PhD Student, Engineering Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Dec 2023 ā Present Research Project: “Electrolyte Optimization for Structural Energy Storage Applications” Supervised by Prof Luke Henderson (Deakin University IFM), Dr. Dan Eyckens (CSIRO), and Dr. Bhagya Dharmasiri (Deakin University IFM). Bachelor of Science (Honours), Chemistry Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus, Oct 2022 ā Dec 2023 Research Project: “Ionic Liquid Electrolytes for Carbon Fibre Energy Storage Composites” First Class Honours, GPA 7/7, Weighted Average Mark 88.375/100. Company Directors Course (CDC) Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Melbourne, Aug 2022 ā Oct 2022 Passed with Order of Merit in the Company Directors Course assignment. Bachelor of Science, Chemistry major Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus, June 2018 ā Oct 2022 Deakin Scholarship for Excellence recipient (Feb 2019-Oct 2022) GPA 6.94/7, Weighted Average Mark 91.7/100. President of the Deakin University Environmental Justice Club, 2018 ā 2021. Diploma of Science (CRICOS 063387K) Deakin College, Waurn Ponds Campus, June 2018 Recipient of Highest Achieving Diploma of Science student graduating in Trimester 1, 2018. Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) CUA50113 The Australian National Memorial Theatre Ltd, Melbourne, Jan 2016 Victorian Certificate of Education Distance Education Centre Victoria, Dec 2015
š Experience š
“Chemistry in Australia” Management Committee Member Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI), Melbourne Vic, Feb 2024 ā Present RACI Inclusion and Diversity Committee (RIDC) Member Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI), Melbourne Vic, Nov 2021 ā Dec 2023 Pacific Region Regional Representative Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities, UN, Geneva & New York, April 2023 ā Present Treasurer Physical Disability Australia (PDA), Vic, Nov 2021 ā Present Victoria State Director Physical Disability Australia (PDA), Vic, Feb 2021 ā Present Surf Coast Shire Council All Abilities Advisory Committee (AAAC) Chair & Committee Member Surf Coast Shire Council, Torquay Vic, Chair Dec 2022 ā Present, Member July 2022 ā Present Policy & Research Advisor Commonwealth Children and Youth Disability Network (CCYDN), London, Feb 2023 ā Oct 2023 Executive Committee Member Commonwealth Children and Youth Disability Network (CCYDN), London, Feb 2023 ā Oct 2023 Co-Chair Commonwealth Children and Youth Disability Network (CCYDN), London, Aug 2023 ā Oct 2023 Board Member Geelong Landcare Network Inc. (GLN), Geelong Vic, Jan 2021 ā Aug 2023 Casual Academic Deakin University Faculty of Health, Waurn Ponds Campus, July 2023 ā Nov 2023Board Member Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic), Melbourne Vic, Nov 2020 ā May 2023 Treasurer Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic), Melbourne Vic, Dec 2022 ā April 2023 Youth Mental Health Working Group Member Youth Affairs Council Victoria, Melbourne Vic, Sept 2020 ā Dec 2021 MentorDeakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus Vic, Aug 2021 ā Sept 2021 Research Strategy Consultantm Friends of the ABC (ABC Friends Inc), South Melbourne Vic, Sept 2020 ā Oct 2020 Research Associate/Summer Project Intern Deakin University Chemistry Department, Waurn Ponds Campus Vic, Nov 2019 ā Jan 2020 Administrator/Manager College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT), Russell Lea NSW, Jan 2016 ā June 2018
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Barrabool Hills Landcare Group, Barrabool Vic Executive Committee Member Mar 2018 ā Aug 2023 Geelong Landcare Network Delegate Nov 2020 ā Aug 2023 Newsletter Editor Mar 2018 ā Aug 2021 Chairperson – Bylaws Committee Oct 2020 ā Mar 2021 Corangamite Federal Government Electorate, Armstrong Creek, Vic Member – Corangamite Youth Advisory Group Dec 2020 ā July 2023 Australian Youth Climate Coalition National Leadership Team Delegate for Victoria Jan 2020 ā Aug 2020
š Honours, Awards & Scholarships šļø
Volunteer Award, City of Greater Geelong Disability Awards, Dec 2023, Nominee, 2023 Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers Awards, ICDA, Oct 2023, John Clarke Prize, Deakin University, July 2023, Bennett Honours Scholarship, Deakin University, Feb 2023 ā Nov 2023, Undergraduate Achievement Award, Golden Key Honour Society, Dec 2022, Golden Key Honour Society Lifetime Membership, May 2022, Semi-Finalist Victorian Community Achievement Awards Community Hero Award Category, July 2021, Surf Coast Shire Youth Awards ā Community Category, June 2021, Semi-Finalist Victorian Young Achiever Awards Community Service and Social Impact Award Category, Feb 2021, Surf Coast Shire Local Legends Award, Feb 2021, Excellence in Personal Achievement Award, Deakin University, May 2020, Deakin Scholarship for Excellence, Deakin University, Feb 2019 ā Oct 2022, Silver Award of the Duke of Edinburghās International Award, Aug 2016, Commanding Officer’s Award, 427 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets, Nov 2011, Field Training Award, 427 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC), Nov 2010