Nanotechnology researcher and globally respected academic leader Professor Max Lu has been selected as The University of Queenslands first Provost.

UQ President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Hj said Professor Lu was selected through an internationally competitive search which attracted candidates from upper levels of university senior management around the world.

Max's appointment will deliver a strategic approach that is informed by a deep knowledge of UQ, built on a journey of almost three decades at this wonderful institution, Professor Hj said.

He is known for his highly collaborative style, his integrity and his transparency in decision-making key values of UQ.

Professor Lu has been UQs Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) since 2009, and served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Linkages) from 2008 to 2009. He begins as Provost on March 17.

Professor Hj said Professor Lus leadership of research strategy and targeted investment in key initiatives had contributed to UQs improved standing in all major global rankings.

Max has led the development of major global partnerships with industry, government and other universities.

He brings a strong commitment to research and teaching, as well as a strategic approach to international and industry engagement.

Professor Lu came to UQ from China in the late 1980s to study for his PhD, and then spent three years as a lecturer at Singapores Nanyang Technological University.

In 1994, he returned to UQ as senior lecturer, and progressed to Chair in Nanotechnology and Director of the UQ Nanomaterials Centre in the School of Chemical Engineering.

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