Prof. Jun Ma received his PhD degree in Materials Processing in 2002. He then conducted research as a visiting scholar and postdoc fellow at the Centre for Advanced Materials Technology, The University of Sydney. His research focuses on the development of applied functional (nano)composites through processing engineering materials with a range of cost-effective, safe nanomaterials, aiming to engage with industry in the design, development and manufacturing of advanced composite materials. To-date Prof. Jun Ma as the lead Chief Investigator has attained a research income of $2 million; his total research income is over seven million dollars.