EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
| Dates | Institution | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 - June 2026 | University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Fujian Institute of Research on Structure of Matters, CAS |
Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry (91%) |
| Sep 2019 - June 2022 | Northwestern Polytechnical University, China (西北工业大学) |
Master's in Materials Science (86%) |
| Jan 2015 - Nov 2018 | Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan | Bachelor's in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (3.63 CGPA) |
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
- Hamza Majeed Ansari, W. Wang, H. Fan, Gas bubbling exfoliation strategy towards 3D g-C3N4 hierarchical architecture for superior photocatalytic H2 evolution, J. Alloys Compd. 919 (2022) 165794.
- Hamza Majeed Ansari, Visible-Light-Driven CO2 Reduction via Ionic Liquid-Induced Microenvironment and CoOx Active Sites in 3D Printed g-C3N4 (submitted to J. Mater. Chem. A).
- Hamza Majeed Ansari, A Self-Sufficient Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction via Ionic Liquid Modified 3D Printed Pt Single Atom TiO2 Nanosheets (submitted to Inorg. Chem. Front.).
- Maaz Ullah, Zul Qarnain, Hamza Majeed Ansari, Sana Shoukat, Mechanistic Insights into the Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of a 2D/2D MoS2/CoMo-LDH Heterojunction for Rhodamine B Degradation (submitted to Sep. Purif. Technol.).
- Ateeq Ur Rehman Baloch, Syeda Andleeb Zahra Naqvi, Hamza Majeed Ansari, Metal–Porphyrin Covalent Organic Framework with Fluorine-Rich Channels for Efficient and Co-catalyst-Free CO2 Reduction, J. Mater. Chem. A (under review).
- R. A. Qureshi, …, Hamza Majeed Ansari, Bi-metallic phosphate: Active and stable bifunctional electrocatalysts for alkaline overall water splitting, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.150288
- Shimiao Tang, Weijia Wang, Hamza Majeed Ansari, Atypical supramolecular self-assembly derived graphitic carbon nitride with n → π* electron transition capable of efficient visible light hydrogen production, Appl. Surf. Sci. 674 (2024) 160917. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2024.160917
- A. Umair, Hamza Majeed Ansari, Mixed MoS2/MoO3 nanostructures for hydrogen evolution reaction, J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 21 (4) (2021) 2500–2510.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Photocatalysis/Electrocatalysis
CO₂ Reduction
H₂ Production
Renewable Energy
COF/MOF & Clusters
Single Atom Catalysis
Polyoxometalate Crystals
Energy Storage
Carbon Materials
RESEARCH WORK
📚 Ph.D. Research Title: "Multi-Scale Engineering of 3D-Printed Photocatalyst for CO₂ Reduction"
- Specialization in Advanced Energy Materials: Focused on designing and optimizing photocatalysts for sustainable energy applications, including CO₂ reduction and water splitting
- Synthesis of Novel Photocatalysts: Developed TiO₂, ZnO, g-C₃N₄, Polyoxometalates, COF, and MOF for photocatalytic applications
- Integration of Ionic Liquids and Metal Doping: Investigated the effect of ionic liquids and cobalt doping on the photocatalytic performance of g-C₃N₄
- Use of 3D Printing for Catalyst Fabrication: Integrated 3D printing technology (gyroid, honeycomb, and sieve structures) to improve mass transfer and recyclability
- Advanced CO₂ Reduction Studies: Conducted photocatalytic CO₂ reduction experiments using Au-deposited g-C₃N₄ in mixed solvent systems
- Data Analysis Expertise: Proficient in Fs-TA, XAFS, NMR, and GC-MS data analysis
- In-situ FTIR Expertise: Skilled in operating in-situ FTIR for real-time reaction dynamics analysis
📚 Master's Research Title: "Synthesis and Modification of Graphitic Carbon Nitride Photocatalyst"
- Conducted cutting-edge research focused on enhancing charge transfer within g-C₃N₄ photocatalysts to improve hydrogen production
- Formulated and developed heterojunctions to facilitate efficient interfacial charge transfer
- Explored the impact of polarization on the photocatalytic properties of poled g-C₃N₄
- Applied supramolecular self-assembly techniques to modify precursor materials and synthesize g-C₃N₄ with molecular catalysts
📚 Bachelor's Research Title: "Hydrothermal Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Molybdenum Disulfide for Hydrogen Production"
LABORATORY APPARATUS OPERATION EXPERIENCE
Independently Operates:
- XRD (X-ray Diffraction)
- FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
- SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy)
- BET (Brunauer-Emmett-Teller)
- UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
- Electrochemical Work Station
- In-Situ FTIR
- Gas Chromatography
- Rotatory Evaporator
- Buchner Funnel Vacuum Pump
- Rotating Shaker
- Tube/Muffle Furnace
- Microwave Oven
- Centrifugal Pump
- Digital pH Meter
- Hot Plate
Demonstrated Expertise in Characterization Techniques:
- Fs-TA (Femtosecond Transient Absorption)
- XAFS (X-ray Absorption Fine Structure)
- NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance)
- ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry)
- EPR (Electron Paramagnetic Resonance)
- TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy)
- TEM-EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy)
- XPS (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy)
- AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy)
- TGA-DSC (Thermogravimetric Analysis)
- PL (Photoluminescence)
- Zeta Potential Analysis
- Electrochemical Measurements
Software Tools & Programming:
- Origin Lab
- Z View
- High Score Plus
- MDI Jade
- EIS Analyzer
- Avantage
- CASAXPS
- OLEX2
- XPSPEAK41
- C++ Programming
- MS Office Suite
- Web Design & Development
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
- Designed and fabricated a working model of a ball mill to examine the effect of the quantity and size of metal balls on grinding efficiency
- Constructed a sieve shaker with a series of chambers for separation and particle size determination
- Facilitated a team of 25 members in the above two academic projects
- Conducted microstructure analysis of truck gear through metallography, including sample mounting, polishing, etching, microscopy, and analysis
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
| Dates | Organization | Position |
|---|---|---|
| June 2019 - July 2019 | Inspectest Pvt. Ltd, Lahore, Pakistan | Industrial Inspector |
| June 2018 - July 2018 | Peoples Steel Mills, Karachi, Pakistan | Trainee Engineer |
| Dec 2016 - Jan 2017 | Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works, Pakistan | Trainee Engineer |
| June 2016 - July 2016 | Agha Steel Industries, Karachi, Pakistan | Trainee Engineer |
AWARDS
- Awarded the highly competitive ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO Scholarship for Young Talents for pursuing Ph.D. in China
- Received the Chinese Government Scholarship for outstanding academic performance in Master's program at Northwestern Polytechnical University
- Won first prize in "Microstructure Evaluation and Presentation Competition" focused on failure analysis
- Earned multiple merit scholarships from MUET in recognition of outstanding academic record
- Placed second in the Open Day poster competition for Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Department
ACTIVITIES
- Served as a volunteer for the "1st International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing"
- Participated in a three-day training program titled "Professional Development of MUET Students" supported by Australia Awards
- Participated in the "1st and 2nd National Conference on Metallurgy and Materials," engaging with peers and experts in the field
- Completed a one-day course titled "Corrosion Protection and Techniques" organized by MUET, Pakistan
EXTRA SKILLS
Technical Skills
- Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing
- Advanced Spectroscopy (Fs-TA, XAFS, NMR)
- Metallography
- Destructive & Non-destructive Testing
Soft Skills
- Capable of working with minimal supervision
- Excellent teamwork abilities
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Scientific writing and presentation
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Project management