Assist Prof Dr. Muhammad Hilal | Nanomaterials Awards | Young Scientist Award

Assist Prof Dr. Muhammad Hilal , Sejong university, Seoul, South korea

Dr. Muhammad Hilal, an Assistant Professor at Sejong University in Seoul, South Korea, is a distinguished researcher in chemical engineering and nanotechnology. With a PhD from Dongguk University, Seoul, he has garnered recognition for his groundbreaking work, including prestigious grants from the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) and the Best Research Award during his doctoral studies. Dr. Hilal’s expertise spans the synthesis of 2D materials, sensor development, and renewable energy technologies. His passion for education is evident through his extensive teaching experience and numerous impactful publications in renowned journals. With a focus on advancing gas sensing technology and enhancing energy harvesting devices, Dr. Hilal continues to drive innovation in the field of nanomaterials.

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🔬 Expertise:

Chemical Engineering | Nanomaterials | Sensors | Renewable Energy

Dr. Muhammad Hilal is a passionate researcher and educator with extensive experience in the field of chemical engineering and nanotechnology. With a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Hilal has dedicated his career to pushing the boundaries of material science for innovative technological applications.

🎓 Education:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea
• Master of Sciences in Applied Physics, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
• Bachelor of Science in Physics, Abdul Wali Khan University, Pakistan

🏆 Achievements:

• Recipient of prestigious research grants from the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF).
• Awarded Best Research Award during PhD at Dongguk University.
• Distinction in both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees.

🔍 Research Interests:

• Synthesis and engineering of 2D materials (MXene, Graphene, MoS2).
• Development of sensors for gas, glucose, caffeine, and pH monitoring.
• Advancements in renewable energy technologies including hybrid solar cells and organic solar cells.
• Exploration of supercapacitors, Zn Ion batteries, and photocatalysis.

📚 Teaching Experience:

• Instructed undergraduate courses in Semiconductor Device Processing and Technology, Sensor Electronics, and Sensor Signal Processing and Network.
• Experienced in teaching Solid State Physics, Organic Semiconductors & Devices, and Thin Film Technology at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

📝 Publications:

Dr. Hilal has authored numerous impactful research papers, focusing on the development of advanced materials for various applications, published in renowned journals such as Nano-micro Letters, Applied Surface Science, and IEEE Sensors.

🌱 Future Research Plan:

• Further exploration of MXene engineering for advanced gas sensing technology.
• Investigating the tunability of electronic band structures in metal oxides to enhance performance in energy harvesting and storage devices.

Publication Top Notes:

Newly Design Porous/Sponge Red Phosphorus@Graphene and Highly Conductive Ni₂P Electrode for Asymmetric Solid State Supercapacitive Device With …

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Significant improvement in the photovoltaic stability of bulk heterojunction organic solar cells by the molecular level interaction of graphene oxide with a PEDOT: PSS …

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A dual-functional flexible sensor based on defects-free Co-doped ZnO nanorods decorated with CoO clusters towards pH and glucose monitoring of fruit juices and human fluids

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Improving the conductivity of PEDOT: PSS to nearly 1 million S/m with graphene on an ITO-glass substrate

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Interface engineering of G-PEDOT: PSS hole transport layer via interlayer chemical functionalization for enhanced efficiency of large-area hybrid solar cells and their charge …

Citation – 23