Professor Chun Wang is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in advanced composite technologies. He is currently the Head of the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and the Director of the ARC Research Hub for Connected Sensors for Health at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). His exceptional contributions to engineering and composites research have earned him numerous accolades, including his election as a Fellow of the Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (FTSE) and appointment as a SHARP Professor, recognizing his world-leading research and leadership. In 2022, he was named a UNSW Scientia Professor, a title reserved for academics with exceptional international eminence.

Professor Wang’s research focuses on advanced composite materials, with particular emphasis on load-carrying high-performance structures and soft composites for applications such as wearable sensors, actuators and energy storage devices. One of his team's notable achievements includes breakthroughs in toughening carbon fiber-reinforced composites at cryogenic temperatures, enabling the development of lightweight, all-composite vessels for liquid hydrogen storage and transportation at minus 253°C. This innovation addresses a critical challenge, allowing composite vessels to operate without matrix cracks and advancing the adoption of such materials for hydrogen storage.

In addition to his research, Professor Wang contributes significantly to the professional community. He serves on the Editorial Advisory Boards of leading journals such as Composites Science and Technology and Composites Part A. His leadership roles include serving as a member of the ARC College of Experts (2013–2015), Chair of the National Committee on Applied Mechanics (2013–2015) and President of the Australian Fracture Group (1997–2003). He has also chaired and co-chaired prestigious international conferences, including the 11th International Fatigue Congress and the 22nd International Conference on Composite Materials.