Cao Ngoc Tu Xaychak, CSIRO

Cao Ngoc Tu Xayachak graduated with first class honours from Bachelor of Environmental Engineering, and later pursued his PhD at RMIT and CSIRO as a recipient of the CSIRO PhD Scholarship. Tu’s research interest includes life cycle assessment (LCA), advanced/chemical recycling of plastic waste, material sustainability, waste management, and environmental preservation. Having worked as a soil contamination and environmental consultant, Tu brings a wealth of practical and industry experience to his research. His publications in notable journals within just one year of his candidature highlights the impacts and value of his work to CSIRO’s Ending Plastic Waste Mission.