Jeonbuk National University | South Korea
Professor M. Shaheer Akhtar is a distinguished researcher and educator in the field of energy materials and nanotechnology, currently serving as a Full Professor at the Laboratory of Energy-AI and the New & Renewable Energy Materials Development Center (NewREC), Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea. He also holds a Visiting Professorship at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, contributing to international collaborations in sustainable energy research. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Jeonbuk National University in 2008, with a dissertation focused on electrode materials and polymer composite electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells. Prior to this, he obtained his M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Chemistry from D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, India. Over the years, he has advanced from Postdoctoral Researcher under the Brain Korea 21 program to Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and now Full Professor, demonstrating consistent academic and research leadership. Professor Akhtar’s research spans nanomaterials synthesis, solar cell development, charge storage, photoelectrochemical characterization, and advanced energy devices including sensors, batteries, and FETs. His scholarly influence is reflected in an impressive 12,000+ citations, an h-index of 60, and over 230 indexed publications, positioning him among leading experts in renewable energy materials. An inspiring teacher, he has designed and taught diverse courses ranging from solar cell fundamentals and catalysis to nanoscience and biomaterials. With strong technical expertise in spectroscopy, photocatalysis, and thin-film technologies, Professor Akhtar continues to drive impactful innovations bridging renewable energy, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence for sustainable development.
Profiles: Scopus | Orcid
Featured Publications
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Coherent anode based on mesoporous carbon integrated ZnCo₂O₄ composite for efficient lithium-ion batteries.
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State-of-charge estimation and prediction by machine learning models using experimental dataset of lithium-ion batteries based on ionic liquid modified LiFSI electrolyte.
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Coupling of ammonium dihydrogen phosphate additives with LiPF₆ electrolytes for improving thermal stability and performance of lithium-ion batteries.
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Enhanced ethylenediamine detection using WO₃–BiVO₄ nanoflakes heterostructure with exceptional adsorption capabilities: experimental and theoretical studies.
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Innovative organic electrolytes for enhanced energy density and performance in supercapacitors.
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Possibility of highly efficient 2D–3D perovskite/CIGS tandem solar cells with over 30% efficiency.
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Tailoring porous NiMoO₄ nanotube via MoO₃ nanorod precursor for environmental monitoring: electrochemical detection of micro-sized polyvinylchloride.
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Nitrogen self-doped desiccated coconut–derived carbon dots as optical nanoprobe sensor for the detection of heavy metal ion Hg²⁺.