Timothy (Tim) Harte Royal Australian Chemical Institute National Congress 2026

Timothy (Tim) Harte

Tim is a passionate materials chemist, governance leader, and disability advocate committed to using science to create a more sustainable and equitable future. Tim's journey with chemistry began in a remote high school classroom, but it grew deeper when, after acquiring disabilities at 19, Tim redirected career from ballet to scientific research. Tim is now a PhD candidate at Deakin University and CSIRO, investigating electrolyte systems for structural energy storage, a field that integrates sustainability, innovation, and practical application. Along the way, Tim has published first-author papers, presented at conferences, and co-founded RACI’s ChemAbility Network in 2024 to champion inclusion in chemistry. What Tim loves most about chemistry is its creativity in tackling challenges that shape society, from climate change to health.

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