Dr William Hawker

William Hawker is the Chief Technology Officer of Pure Battery Technologies (PBT), where he leads the development of this technology as the organisation builds Australia’s first battery material production facility.

During his UQ PhD studies, Dr Hawker invented, developed and commercialised the process technology that PBT uses for production of battery materials, which consumes up to 20 per cent less energy than the standard processes. He has also lectured in the field of metallurgical engineering at UQ and published research in this field.

Awards

Distinguished Young Alumni Award
2022
Distinguished Young Alumni Award for excellence in innovation and a commitment to sustainability.
Dr William Hawker headshot

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
2009
Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation
2012
Doctor of Philosophy
2015
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
2017