Prof. M. Shaheer Akhtar | Chemical Engineering | Research and Development Pioneer Award

Professor at Jeonbuk National University, South Korea

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

Dr. M. Shaheer Akhtar holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Laboratory of Energy and Environment, Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea, awarded in 2008. His doctoral research focused on the preparation and characterization of electrode materials and polymer composite electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). He also completed an M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, India.

🏫 Employment Profile

Dr. Akhtar is currently a Full Professor at the New & Renewable Energy Materials Development Center (NewREC), Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea, a position he has held since October 2021. Over the years, he has steadily progressed through various academic roles, including Associate Professor (2014–2021), Assistant Professor (2012–2014), and Full-Time Instructor (2010–2012). His early career included Postdoctoral Fellowships under prestigious programs like Brain Korea 21 (BK21), showcasing his long-standing dedication to renewable energy research.

📚 Teaching Expertise

Dr. Akhtar has extensive experience teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses. These include Fundamentals of Solar Cells, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Renewable Energy Engineering, and Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. His innovative teaching methods combine theoretical instruction with hands-on experimental learning, ensuring students gain a robust understanding of advanced concepts.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Akhtar’s research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and development of polymer composites for renewable energy applications. Key areas include:

Optimization of TiO₂ thin films for DSSCs using advanced techniques like screen printing and inkjet printing.

Charge storage and transfer mechanisms in DSSCs, studied through photo-response and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.

Fabrication of electronic devices such as sensors and transistors using metal oxide nanomaterials.

Application of high-energy radiation technologies to enhance the properties of polymer materials.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. M. Shaheer Akhtar has been widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to research and academia, earning numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. In 2022, he received the International Distinguished Research Excellence Award and was named Outstanding Faculty of the Year, underscoring his dedication to academic excellence. In 2021, Dr. Akhtar was honored as one of Asia’s Top-50 Academicians, a testament to his significant influence in the field of renewable energy materials. His exceptional research impact is further highlighted by his inclusion among the Top 2% Scientists in the World from 2019 to 2022, as listed in the Stanford University dataset. Additionally, his decade of contributions to Jeonbuk National University was celebrated with the Outstanding 10-Year Contribution Award in 2020. Dr. Akhtar’s excellence in scientific communication has also been recognized through multiple Best Paper and Presentation Awards from the Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE), reflecting his pivotal role in advancing chemical engineering and renewable energy research.

Publications Top Noted📝

Affordable paper-based strips: A breakthrough in phenol detection for water samples

• Authors: Malik, S.; Singh, J.; Almas, T.; Umar, A.; Akhtar, M.S.
• Journal: Spectrochimica Acta – Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
• Year: 2025

Carbonized porous zeolitic imidazolate framework as promising electrode for electrochemical supercapacitors

• Authors: Kim, E.-B.; Akhtar, M.S.; Kong, I.; Ameen, S.
• Journal: Electrochimica Acta
• Year: 2024

Tailoring porous NiMoO4 nanotube via MoO3 nanorod precursor for environmental monitoring: Electrochemical detection of micro-sized polyvinylchloride

• Authors: Kim, E.-B.; Akhtar, M.S.; Kong, I.; Ameen, S.
• Journal: Chemosphere
• Year: 2024

Rosuvastatin calcium electrochemical sensor based on a sulfur doped graphitic carbon nitride modified glassy carbon electrode: A metal free analysis approach

• Authors: Sharma, M.; Thakur, K.K.; Kumar, S.; Umar, A.; Shaheer Akhtar, M.
• Journal: Microchemical Journal
• Year: 2024

Sustainable synthesis of indium oxide nanoparticles via Aloe Vera for gas sensing applications

• Authors: Kulkarni, S.C.; Salunke, V.T.; Naeem, S.; Shaheer Akhtar, M.; Ameen, S.
• Journal: Microchemical Journal
• Year: 2024