Postgraduate research students

Hafiz Taimoor Ahmed Awan

ORCID iDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3861-7834

Research title: Metal Oxide and NASICON Ionic Composites for Next-Generation Solid-State Batteries

Research summary

I am a PhD student at the University of Glasgow, working on a funded EPSRC project. I hold an MS in Applied Physics from GIKI, with a specialisation in nanomaterials, electrochemistry, and advanced energy storage and conversion devices. My research focuses on synthesising, characterising, and electrochemically evaluating 2D materials (MXenes, borophene, heterostructures) and nanostructured composites for high-performance batteries, supercapacitors, photovoltaics, and catalytic applications.

I have hands-on expertise in multiple material synthesis routes (hydrothermal, sol-gel, and freeze-drying) and advanced characterisation techniques (Raman, SEM/FESEM, TEM, and electrochemical workstations). My research contributions include 17 SCI publications with over 1,000+ citations (h-index 12), established through strong collaborations with the Sunway Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology. Alongside research, I have substantial experience as a graduate assistant and visiting lecturer in core physics courses. My long-term vision is to engineer durable, scalable 2D materials for next-generation sustainable energy technologies.

Publications

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Gholap, Amol D., Awan, Hafiz Taimoor Ahmed, Samuel, Jenis, Walvekar, Rashmi, Azat, Seitkhan and Khalid, Mohammad (2026) Coordination-driven functionalisation of MXenes: from surface chemistry to advanced theranostic systems. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 566(2), 218166. (doi: 10.1016/j.ccr.2026.218166)

Awan, Hafiz Taimoor Ahmed, Aboalhassan, Ahmed, Abdah, Muhammad Amirul Aizat Mohd, Mustafa, Muhammad Norhaffis, Saidi, Norshahirah, Walvekar, Rashmi and Khalid, Mohammad (2026) High-entropy 2D MXenes: a new paradigm for energy storage. Battery Energy, 5(2), e70086. (doi: 10.1002/bte2.70086)

Krishnan, Syam G., Awan, Hafiz Taimoor Ahmed, Harilal, Midhun, Alex, Javeesh, Sajan, D. and Khalid, Mohammad (2026) Rethinking supercapacitors: a guideline perspective of do's and don'ts. Battery Energy, 5(2), e70091. (doi: 10.1002/bte2.70091)

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Articles

Gholap, Amol D., Awan, Hafiz Taimoor Ahmed, Samuel, Jenis, Walvekar, Rashmi, Azat, Seitkhan and Khalid, Mohammad (2026) Coordination-driven functionalisation of MXenes: from surface chemistry to advanced theranostic systems. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 566(2), 218166. (doi: 10.1016/j.ccr.2026.218166)

Awan, Hafiz Taimoor Ahmed, Aboalhassan, Ahmed, Abdah, Muhammad Amirul Aizat Mohd, Mustafa, Muhammad Norhaffis, Saidi, Norshahirah, Walvekar, Rashmi and Khalid, Mohammad (2026) High-entropy 2D MXenes: a new paradigm for energy storage. Battery Energy, 5(2), e70086. (doi: 10.1002/bte2.70086)

Krishnan, Syam G., Awan, Hafiz Taimoor Ahmed, Harilal, Midhun, Alex, Javeesh, Sajan, D. and Khalid, Mohammad (2026) Rethinking supercapacitors: a guideline perspective of do's and don'ts. Battery Energy, 5(2), e70091. (doi: 10.1002/bte2.70091)

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Prior publications

Works published at other institutions

Article

Hanan, A., Awan, H.T.A., Bibi, F., Sulaiman, R.R.R., Wong, W.Y., Walvekar, R., Singh, S., Khalid, M. (2024) MXenes and heterostructures-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction: Recent developments and future outlook Journal of Energy Chemistry Scopus - Elsevier. ISSN 20954956 (doi: 10.1016/j.jechem.2024.01.038)

Tan, A.Y.S., Awan, H.T.A., Cheng, F., Zhang, M., Tan, M.T.T., Manickam, S., Khalid, M., Muthoosamy, K. (2024) Recent advances in the use of MXenes for photoelectrochemical sensors Chemical Engineering Journal Scopus - Elsevier. ISSN 13858947 (doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.148774)

Abdah, M.A.A.M., Awan, H.T.A., Mehar, M., Mustafa, M.N., Walvekar, R., Alam, M.W., Khalid, M., Umapathi, R., Chaudhary, V. (2023) Advancements in MXene-polymer composites for high-performance supercapacitor applications Journal of Energy Storage Scopus - Elsevier. ISSN 2352152X (doi: 10.1016/j.est.2023.106942)

Chaudhary, V., Awan, H.T.A., Khalid, M., Bhadola, P., Tandon, R., Khosla, A. (2023) Progress in engineering interlayer space modulated MXenes to architect next-generation airborne pollutant sensors Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical Scopus - Elsevier. ISSN 09254005 (doi: 10.1016/j.snb.2022.133225)

Awan, H.T.A., Kumar, L., Wong, W.P., Walvekar, R., Khalid, M. (2023) Recent Progress and Challenges in MXene-Based Phase Change Material for Solar and Thermal Energy Applications Energies Scopus - Elsevier. ISSN 19961073 (doi: 10.3390/en16041977)

Chaudhary, V., Khanna, V., Ahmed Awan, H.T., Singh, K., Khalid, M., Mishra, Y.K., Bhansali, S., Li, C.-Z., Kaushik, A. (2023) Towards hospital-on-chip supported by 2D MXenes-based 5th generation intelligent biosensors Biosensors and Bioelectronics Scopus - Elsevier. ISSN 18734235 09565663 (doi: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114847)

Khosla, A., Sonu, Awan, H.T.A., Singh, K., Gaurav, Walvekar, R., Zhao, Z., Kaushik, A., Khalid, M., Chaudhary, V. (2022) Emergence of MXene and MXene–Polymer Hybrid Membranes as Future- Environmental Remediation Strategies Advanced Science Scopus - Elsevier. ISSN 21983844 (doi: 10.1002/advs.202203527)

Iqbal, M.Z., Khan, J., Awan, H.T.A., Alzaid, M., Afzal, A.M., Aftab, S. (2020) Cobalt-manganese-zinc ternary phosphate for high performance supercapattery devices Dalton Transactions Scopus - Elsevier. ISSN 14779234 14779226 (doi: 10.1039/d0dt03313h)

Iqbal, M.Z., Nabi, J.-U., Siddique, S., Awan, H.T.A., Haider, S.S., Sulman, M. (2020) Role of graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides as hole transport layer and counter electrode in solar cells International Journal of Energy Research Scopus - Elsevier. ISSN 1099114X 0363907X (doi: 10.1002/er.5040)

Conference Proceedings

Taimoor Ahmed Awan, H., Khalid, M. (2023) Triboelectricity: New paradigms for energy harvesting and point-of-care applications Materials Today: Proceedings Scopus - Elsevier. ISSN 22147853 (doi: 10.1016/j.matpr.2022.11.311)

Hafiz Taimoor Ahmed Awan (2021) Electrically Conductive Sustainable Green Composites 1st International Conference on Polymer and Composites (ICPC-2021) Hafiz Taimoor Ahmed Awan.

Book Section

Krishnaiah, P., Awan, H.T.A., Walvekar, R., Manickam, S. (2022) MXene-Based Composites and Their Applications Engineering Materials Scopus - Elsevier. ISSN 18681212 16121317 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-05006-0_4)

Supervisors

Conferences

International Conferences/Webinars

  1. Oral Presentation: “Advancements in MXene-polymer Composites for High-Performance Supercapacitor Applications” May 13th, 2024, at National Sun-Yat Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Remote)
  2. Participated in 3rd International Conference: Vasudhev Kutumbakan-3 (VK-3) based on "Innovation and Research for Environmental Sustainability & Planetary Health" held by "Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi" April 7th -8th, 2022, India. (Remote)
  3. Participated in the certified online seminar and live demonstration on "Electrical Techniques and Application to Electrochemical Biosensors", organized by "Graphene and Advanced 2D Materials Research Group (GAMRG)" with "Zimmer and Peacock", April 11th, 2022, Sunway University, (Remote)
  4. Participated in the hands-on training workshop on "Laser Flash Technique (LFA) Analyzer", held by with the collaboration of "Nexus Analytics" and "Graphene and Advanced 2D Materials Research Group (GAMRG)", February 17th -18th, 2022, Sunway University, Malaysia. (Remote)
  5. Participated in the seminar on “Nanomaterials and Energy Storage” organized by “Research Centre for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology (RCNMET)”, held on September 22nd -23rd ,2021, Sunway University, Malaysia. (Remote)
  6. Participate in the “Graphene Flag Ship” International online seminar on “Graphene for Research, Innovation and Collaboration”, September 22nd -24th, 2020, Sweden. (Remote)
  7. Participated in the “Graphene Flag Ship” International online seminar on “Graphene for Energy Storage Application”, June 17th, 2020, Sweden. (Remote)

 

National Conferences/Webinars

  1. Poster presentation: “Hydrothermally Synthesized Cobalt Based Nanocomposites for High Performance Electrochemical Energy Storage Conversion Devices” in “1st International Conference on Applied Physics and Engineering (ICAPE-2021)” held at “NED University of Engineering and Technology”, September 16th -17th, 2021, Karachi, Pakistan (Won Best Poster + Cash Award). (In-Person)
  2. Oral presentation: “Development of Graphene-Polyaniline Based Nanocomposites for Supercapattery Applications” in “1st International Conference on Applied Physics and Engineering (ICAPE-2021)” held at “NED University of Engineering and Technology”, September 16th -17th, 2021, Karachi, Pakistan (Best Presenter Award).  (In-Person)
  3. Poster presentation: “Metal Oxide/Phosphate Composite for High Performance Hybrid Energy Storage Device”, “International Workshop on Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion, Emerging Photovoltaic and Optoelectronic Technologies (NEEPO-20)”, September 07th -08th, 2020, Islamabad, Pakistan. (In-Person)
  4. Participated in “2nd International Conference on Advances in Material Science (AIM-2021)” held on October 05th -06th, 2021, “University of Education”, Lahore, Pakistan. (Remote)
  5. Participated in the online seminar “National Multidisciplinary Symposium on Advanced Technologies and Allied Sciences (NMSATAF)” at “Dawood University of Engineering and Technology”, December 23rd -24th, 2020, Karachi, Pakistan. (In-Person)
  6. Participated in the technical webinar “Emerging Trend in the Field of Solar Cell Fabrication”, organized by “IEEE PAF-KIET”, July 27th, 2020, Karachi, Pakistan.  (Remote)
  7. Participated in the technical online seminar “The Realm of Light Emitting Diodes”, organized by “IEEE PAF-KIET”, July 09th, 2020, Karachi, Pakistan.  (Remote)
  8. Participated in the International Workshop on “2D Materials and Quantum Effect Devices” at “Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS)”, March 03rd -05th, 2020, Islamabad, Pakistan. (In-Person)
  9. Participated in the “2nd All Pakistan Research Symposium” at “Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology”, April 19th -21st, 2019, Topi, Pakistan. (In-Person)
  10. Certified one day seminar on “Application of Radiation and Radiation Protection” conducted by “Pakistan Nuclear Regulation Authority (PNRA)” at “NED University of Engineering and Technology”, September 06th, 2017, Karachi, Pakistan. (In-Person)

Teaching

As a passionate physicist, lecturer, and researcher with over 7+ years of academic and laboratory experience, I have dedicated my career to advancing physics education and frontier materials research. My journey began at GIK Institute (2018-2020) as a graduate assistant, where I investigated nanomaterials for supercapacitors while managing laboratory courses and exam administration. Building on this foundation, I joined the University of Okara (2020-2021) as a visiting lecturer, successfully delivering 17 credit hours of advanced undergraduate courses, including Solid State and Modern Physics. My research career expanded globally during my tenure as a visiting researcher at Sunway University, Malaysia (2021-2024), where I focused on cutting-edge 2D materials like MXenes for energy storage and photovoltaics, leading to multiple co-authored publications. Most recently, at NED UET, Pakistan (2023-2025), I taught Applied Physics and supervised key laboratory operations, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experimentation.