Professor | Jeonbuk National University | South Korea
Prof. M. Shaheer Akhtar is a distinguished scholar in the field of Integrated Energy AI, serving as Professor at the Laboratory of Energy-AI and the New & Renewable Energy Materials Development Center, Jeonbuk National University, with additional visiting professorship at La Trobe University, Australia. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Jeonbuk National University, following earlier studies in chemistry. With extensive professional experience progressing from instructor to full professor, Prof. Akhtar has led pioneering projects in solar cells, nanomaterials, and renewable energy, consistently advancing Integrated Energy AI applications. His research interests encompass nanomaterials synthesis, solar energy conversion, charge storage, sensors, and advanced electronic devices, with a clear focus on Integrated Energy AI across multidisciplinary energy systems. He has secured multiple national and international grants, authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications, and contributed as an editorial member for leading international journals. Recognized with academic honors and numerous collaborative projects, his research skills include advanced spectroscopy, microscopy, electrochemical characterization, and thin-film fabrication, all integrated into the domain of Integrated Energy AI. Prof. M. Shaheer Akhtar’s career illustrates a commitment to sustainable solutions, capacity building, and international collaboration, where Integrated Energy AI serves as a unifying framework linking nanotechnology, renewable energy, and smart systems. His legacy continues to shape the future of energy research, demonstrating how Integrated Energy AI innovations can drive global progress in clean energy and advanced materials. His Google Scholar citations 12737, h-index 62, i10-index 239, showcasing measurable research impact.
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Featured Publications
1. Sharma, J. K., Akhtar, M. S., Ameen, S., Srivastava, P., & Singh, G. (2015). Green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles with leaf extract of Calotropis gigantea and its dye-sensitized solar cells applications. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 632, 321–325.
2. Ameen, S., Rub, M. A., Kosa, S. A., Alamry, K. A., Akhtar, M. S., Shin, H. S., Seo, H. K., … (2016). Perovskite solar cells: Influence of hole transporting materials on power conversion efficiency. ChemSusChem, 9(1), 10–27.
3. Ameen, S., Akhtar, M. S., Seo, H. K., Kim, Y. S., & Shin, H. S. (2012). Influence of Sn doping on ZnO nanostructures from nanoparticles to spindle shape and their photoelectrochemical properties for dye sensitized solar cells. Chemical Engineering Journal, 187, 351–356.
4. Ameen, S., Seo, H. K., Akhtar, M. S., & Shin, H. S. (2012). Novel graphene/polyaniline nanocomposites and its photocatalytic activity toward the degradation of rose Bengal dye. Chemical Engineering Journal, 210, 220–228.
5. Kumar, R., Umar, A., Kumar, G., Akhtar, M. S., Wang, Y., & Kim, S. H. (2015). Ce-doped ZnO nanoparticles for efficient photocatalytic degradation of direct red-23 dye. Ceramics International, 41(6), 7773–7782.