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Mr. Muhammad Asim | Electrocatalysis | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D Research Scholar at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan

Muhammad Asim is a Ph.D. Research Scholar in Physical Chemistry at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, Slovakia, and Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan. He has conducted collaborative research at Ataturk University, Turkiye. His research focuses on the synthesis and electrochemical characterization of high entropy oxides and other nanomaterials for energy storage and conversion applications. He has published multiple research articles in high-impact journals, particularly in the fields of electrocatalysis and batteries.

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Educational Details

  • Ph.D. Research Scholar in Physical Chemistry (Current), Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, Košice, Slovakia. Field: Chemistry; Electrocatalysis. Thesis: High Entropy Oxides (HEOs) as Electrode Materials in Li-S and Li-ion Batteries. Focus: Electrode modification for Li-S battery, Electrochemical Measurements (OCV, EIS, CV, GCD).
  • Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (Current), Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Final Grade: 3.8/4.0 (Coursework). Thesis: Microwave Assisted Synthesis of High Entropy Oxides for Energy Applications.
  • Ph.D. Research Scholar in Chemical Engineering Faculty (2023-2024), Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkiye. Focus: Microwave Irradiation Synthesis of High Entropy Oxides; Electrochemical Applications for OER and ORR.
  • M.Phil. in Physical Chemistry (2018-2021), Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Final Grade: 3.9/4.0. Thesis: Facile Sol-gel Synthesis of High Entropy Oxides for Electrocatalytic Water Oxidation.
  • B.S. (Hons) in Chemistry (2014-2018), University of Wah, Wah Cantt, Pakistan. Final Grade: 3.59/4.0. Specialization in Physical Chemistry.

Professional Experience

  • Lecturer Chemistry (Visiting), Department of Chemistry, UCP, Quaid Campus, Rawalpindi (2021-2022). Delivered courses in Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Spectroscopy, Colloid and Surface Chemistry; Supervised 15 undergraduate research projects.
  • Lecturer Chemistry (Visiting), Department of Electrical Engineering, Wah Engineering College (Spring 2021). Focused on Applied Chemistry in Electrical Engineering, OBE outlines, assignments, and evaluations.
  • Lecturer Chemistry (Visiting), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wah Engineering College (Fall 2020). Delivered course content in Applied Chemistry, focusing on mechanical engineering applications.
  • Internship at Pakistan Ordnance Factories (2018). Observed plant operations and material testing for explosives production.

Research Interest

  • High Entropy Oxides for Energy Applications.
  • Electrocatalysis (Oxygen Evolution Reaction, Oxygen Reduction Reaction, Methanol Electro-Oxidation).
  • Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Nanomaterials.
  • Lithium-Sulfur and Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Top Noted Publication

1. Catalytic Application of Copper-Doped Barium Cerate Nanoparticles as Anode Material for Robust Methanol Electro-Oxidation

  • Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
  • Publication Date: February 2025
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.01.013
  • Authors: Mehrosh Islam, Akbar Hussain, Muhammad Asim, Asadullah Dawood, Naveed Kausar Janjua

2. Unveiling the Potential of Rock-Salt Type High Entropy Oxides Synthesized by Green Microwave Irradiation Method for Excellent Oxygen Evolution Reaction

  • Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
  • Publication Date: February 2025
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.178967
  • Authors: Muhammad Asim, Akbar Hussain, Sadia Kanwal, Meryem Samancı, Ayşe Bayrakçeken, Andrea Straková Fedorková, Naveed Kausar Janjua

3. Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of CuxFe100−x/Carbon Aerogel (x = 0, 30, 50, 70) with Enhanced Electrocatalytic Activity Towards Oxygen Evolution Reaction

  • Journal: Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry
  • Publication Date: January 2025
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2024.118811
  • Authors: Meryem Samancı, Muhammad Asim, Akbar Hussain, Naveed Kausar Janjua, Ayşe Bayrakçeken

4. Rapid Microwave Synthesis of Medium and High Entropy Oxides for Outstanding Oxygen Evolution Reaction Performance

  • Journal: Materials Advances
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • DOI: 10.1039/D4MA00667D
  • Authors: Muhammad Asim, Akbar Hussain, Sadia Kanwal, Awais Ahmad, Yasemin Aykut, Ayşe Bayrakçeken, Naveed Kausar Janjua

5. Oxygen Evolution Reaction Activity of Carbon Aerogel Supported Pd–Ni–Al Catalysts Synthesized by Microwave Irradiation Method

  • Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
  • Publication Date: September 2024
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.07.287
  • Authors: Akbar Hussain, Muhammad Asim, Meryem Samancı, Naveed Kausar Janjua, Ayşe Bayrakçeken

Conclusion

Mr. Muhammad Asim is a highly promising early-career researcher with a strong publication record, international research collaborations, and expertise in electrocatalysis and energy storage materials. His work on High Entropy Oxides and microwave-assisted synthesis stands out as both innovative and relevant to sustainable energy solutions.

While his citation impact and leadership roles may still be developing, his technical contributions and growing research trajectory position him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, especially in the category of emerging researchers or early-career scientists.

 

 

 

Muhammad Asim | Electrocatalysis | Best Researcher Award

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