• United Kingdom

  • 16 Richmond St, James Weir Building

    Glasgow

    United Kingdom

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PhD projects

1. Extraction of Lithium Battery Materials utilizing microwave technology and deep eutectic solvents - A sustainable hydrothermal approach

2.Enhancing Thermal and Solar Energy Storage with Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvents Doped with Hybrid Nanomaterials

Personal profile

Personal Statement

 

My research is focused on advancing sustainable engineering solutions through the innovative application of advanced materials, such as Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes (CNT), MXene, and their hybrids. I am particularly interested in exploring their potential to address pressing global challenges. In my work, I have developed stable nanofluids, conducting in-depth investigations into their stability, heat transfer characteristics, and other thermo-physical and tribological properties. These nanofluids hold promise as advanced heat transfer and lubricating fluids, contributing to more efficient and environmentally friendly systems.

I have also worked extensively with Graphene and MXene in the context of thermal energy storage. By blending these materials with ternary and quinary eutectic mixtures, I aim to enhance energy storage capabilities and improve cyclic stability for sustainable energy solutions. Additionally, I am involved in research addressing waste and resource recovery, including the recycling and reuse of plastics as carbon electrodes, the extraction of valuable components from spent lithium batteries using novel deep eutectic solvents, and the devulcanization of waste ground rubber tires with green solvents. Through these projects, I seek to develop innovative approaches to reduce environmental impact and promote the circular economy.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Engineering, INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

Award Date: 30 Nov 2011

Master of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Award Date: 31 Mar 2007

Bachelor of Engineering, SDM College of Engineering and Technology

Award Date: 30 Jun 2004

External positions

Associate Professor and Head of Postgraduate Studies, Taylor's University

20232024

Associate Professor and Advisor of Chemical Engineering Design Project, Xiamen University, China

20202023

Associate Professor, Taylor's University

20192020

Senior Lecturer, Taylor's University

20142016

Lecturer, Taylor's University

20122014

Keywords

  • Nanofluids
  • Energy efficiency
  • nanomaterials
  • Graphene
  • Extraction
  • deep eutectic solvents
  • Heat transfer

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