School of Chemical & Materials Engineering (SCME)
Faculty Mohsin Saleem

Mohsin Saleem

Associate Professor
Summary

Dr. Mohsin Saleem is a researcher and academic with expertise in advanced functional materials for energy, sensing, and smart device applications. His research interests focus on energy storage and conversion devices, with particular emphasis on green hydrogen production through piezo-photo catalytic approaches. He has extensive experience in ferroelectric and piezoelectric ceramics and composite materials, as well as their integration into sensors, actuators, and self-powered IoT systems using piezoelectric nanogenerators. Dr. Saleem’s work also includes piezo-photo catalysis for energy applications, perovskite and metal-oxide materials, and selected areas of organic chemistry relevant to functional materials. He actively contributes to simulation and modeling of composite materials and devices, enabling performance optimization and design validation. His experimental expertise covers a wide range of nanomaterials synthesis and fabrication techniques, including electrical explosion, spray pyrolysis, electroless deposition, slurry and tape casting, solid-state, and sol-gel methods. At MatEnTx (www.matentx.com), Dr. Mohsin Saleem serves as Chief Technical Officer (CTO), leading research in advanced piezoelectric materials, energy storage and conversion, green hydrogen production, nanomaterials synthesis, and smart energy devices.

Academic Background
PhD (Electrofunctional Material Engineering MS leading to Phd) University of Science and Technology (KOR) August 28, 2012 - February 17, 2017
Honours and Awards
Best Poster Award Best Poster Award August 22, 2016
Travel Grant Travel grant from University Science and Technology for MIMEC 1st International Materials, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Conference (MIMEC 2013), 4-6 Dec 2013, Malaysia December 04, 2013
Travel Grant Travel grant from Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) for MRS Material Research Society, conference 4-10 Apr 2015, SF, USA April 04, 2015
Best Poster Award Second position in Industrial open house poster project competition 2011 May 02, 2011
Publications
Processing-controlled texture development in Li/Nb co-doped BNT-based ceramics June 30, 2026 Journal of Alloys and Compounds - Volume 1074, Article Number 189090
Effect of Flash Lamp and Furnace Annealing on the Electrical and Optical Properties of Ti–Al-Codoped ZnO Films Deposited by DC Magnetron Sputtering May 26, 2026 ACS Omega - Volume:11, Issue:22, Page:32060-32070
Recent advancements in process intensification for singlet oxygen-mediated photooxidative transformations using flow photoreactors and photocatalytic materials March 18, 2026 Green Chemistry - Pages 39
Advanced electrochemical impedance spectroscopy for high-performance solid oxide fuel cells: A critical review March 15, 2026 Applied Energy - Volume 407, Article Number 127347
Robust cyclic stability and high-power performance of Ni/Mg co-doped CeO2 electrodes for asymmetric hybrid supercapacitors March 01, 2026 Materials Today Sustainability - Volume:33, Article Number 101272
Optimizing shape memory polyurethane films for stimuli-responsive food preservation February 23, 2026 RSC Advances - Volume 16, Pages 10750-10760
3D printing of metal-organic frameworks for electrochemical energy storage devices February 15, 2026 Coordination Chemistry Reviews - Volume 549, Part 2, Article Number 217353
Interfacially Coupled and Synergistic Effect of Ag/Co3O4-C Nanocomposites for Enhanced Oxygen Reduction (ORR) and Evolution (OER) Reaction January 26, 2026 Advanced Science - Pages 15
Strength–ductility synergy in NbTaTiV refractory high-entropy alloy composites via in-situ formation of TiC from NbC addition January 01, 2026 Journal of Materials Research and Technology - Volume 40, Pages 538-546
Ammonia-free soft urea‐derived nickel cobalt nitride integrated with carbon nanotubes as battery-type electrode for asymmetric supercapacitors November 10, 2025 Journal of Alloys and Compounds - Volume:1045, Article Number 184602
Strategic oxygen vacancy control via defect engineering in β-Ga2O3 using rapid thermal annealing for advanced electronics November 01, 2025 Optical Materials - Volume:168, Article Number 117389
Tailoring the structural and optical properties of next-generation aluminum nitride thin films using CO2 laser-assisted RF sputtering October 15, 2025 Materials Chemistry and Physics - Volume:344, Article Number:131136, Pages:09
Superior Oxygen Reduction Performance and Stability of SOFC Cathodes via RF-Sputtered Ruthenium Electrocatalysts October 07, 2025 ACS Applied Energy Materials - Volume:8, Issue:20, Page:15069-15078
Revolutionizing energy systems with perovskite proton-conducting materials: advances and applications in solid oxide fuel cells September 22, 2025 Journal of Korean Ceramic Society - Pages 1-38
Recent advancements in high-performance and durable electrodes materials for magnesium-ion batteries September 01, 2025 Coordination Chemistry Reviews - Volume 538, Article Number 216702
Transforming Waste to Innovation: Sustainable Piezoelectric Properties of Pb(Ti0.52Zr0.48)O3with Recycled β-PbO Massicot August 21, 2025 ACS Omega - Volume:10, Issue:34, Pages 38385-38396
Hybrid carbon-reinforced PBT nanocomposites: toward energy-efficient and conductive polymer systems August 05, 2025 Journal of Materials Science - Volume:60, Issue:31, Page:13456-13472
Coupling the power of spinel nanoparticles: dual-function metal ferrite catalysts for advanced piezo-photocatalytic and electrocatalytic water splitting June 18, 2025 Journal of Materials Chemistry A - Pages:18
Investigating the impact of calcination temperature to improve the discharge capacity of LiNi0.95Co0.03Mn0.02O2 cathode material synthesized by Taylor-Couette reactor June 15, 2025 Journal of Power Sources - Volume:641, Article Number 236853
Innovative multiphase composites of transition metal oxides for long-term stability and high energy density in storage devices June 01, 2025 Materials Today Sustainability - Volume:30, Article Number 101099
Exploring thermally stable dielectric and energy storage response of Bi-based ceramics for renewable energy storage applications May 07, 2025 Journal of Electroceramics - Pages 1-16
High-entropy battery materials: Revolutionizing energy storage with structural complexity and entropy-driven stabilization April 01, 2025 Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports - Volume 163, Article Number 100921
Enhancing output efficiency in self-powered hybrid nanogenerators with micro-pyramid surface design using ceramic/polymer film for flexible wearable electronic devices March 18, 2025 RSC Advances - Volume:15, Issue:11, Page:8385-8401
Multiferroic Materials: Synthesis, Properties, and Sintering March 13, 2025 Ferroic Materials - Understanding, Development, and Utilization - Chapter 7, Pages 145-165
Unveiling the dynamics of phase-transition from ferroelectric to relaxor behavior in Nd-doped BNT-based lead-free piezoelectric ceramics December 28, 2024 Journal of Materials Chemistry C - Volume 12(48), Pages 19463-19475
ZnO Nanoparticles as a Catalyst for Water Purification December 10, 2024 Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles - Fundamentals and Applications - Chapter 3, Pages 1-47
Advancing Al-doped ZnO thin films structural, optical and electrical properties of low temperature PET substrates via flash lamp annealing December 01, 2024 Journal of Semiconductors - Volume 45, Number 12, Article Number 122101
Innovative advances and challenges in solid oxide electrolysis cells: Exploring surface segregation dynamics in perovskite electrodes December 01, 2024 Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports - Volume 161, Article Number 100864
Solution-combustion synthesis of AgCo3O4/FeMn-O multiphase composite for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitor November 25, 2024 Journal of Energy Storage - Volume: 105, Article Number: 114602, Pages:16
Comparison of single- and hybrid-fiber composite laminates for use in prosthetic sockets September 04, 2024 Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites - Pages 1-12
Recovery and restoration of glass fibers from end-of-life composite waste through pyrolysis and partial oxidation processes combined with hot alkaline surface treatments September 02, 2024 Polymer Composites - Pages 1-14
Bridging the Gap between fundamentals and efficient devices: Advances in proton-conducting oxides for low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells September 01, 2024 Journal of Power Sources - Volume 613, Article Number 234910
Synergistic photovoltaic performance of DSSCs based on ZnO charge transport layers, counter electrodes and C. annuum and T. indica as natural dyes September 01, 2024 Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials - Volume: 307, Article Number: 117543
Navigating the future of solid oxide fuel cell: Comprehensive insights into fuel electrode related degradation mechanisms and mitigation strategies September 01, 2024 Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - Volume 331, Article Number 103241
Optimization of z-scheme Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3/RGO-Co3O4 composite catalyst for water splitting reaction through piezo-photocatalysis August 12, 2024 International Journal of Hydrogen Energy - Volume 78, Pages 1468-1480
Advances in low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells: An explanatory review August 01, 2024 Journal of Power Sources - Volume: 610, Article Number: 234719
Advancements in zinc oxide nanomaterials: Synthesis, properties, and diverse applications July 24, 2024 Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects - Volume 39, Article Number 101271
Experimental determination of electrophoretic deposition parameters and electrical characterization for K 0.5 Na 0.5 NbO3 perovskite thick films for energy harvesting applications April 01, 2024 Materials Chemistry and Physics - Volume 316, Article Number 129074
Moringa oleifera/chitosan-coated silk sutures for improved wound healing February 01, 2024 Materials Chemistry and Physics - Volume 313, Article Number 128737
Antibacterial and photocatalytic properties of Ag-doped CeO2:BaO synthesized by simple solution combustion method December 15, 2023 Materials Letters - Volume 353, Article Number 135270
Effect of sintering temperature on microstructure, optical and dielectric properties in a low radio frequency range of a BaO:ZnO composite November 01, 2023 Ceramics International - Volume 49, Issue 21, Pages 33445-33458
Multiphase Ce-doped manganese oxide system synthesized by solution combustion method with better antibacterial effects after reheating September 01, 2023 Materials Science and Engineering B: Solid-State Materials for Advanced Technology - Volume:295, Article Number:116559
Tuning the electronic properties in facile in-situ solution synthesis of SnSe2/rGO nanocomposites with enhanced thermoelectric performance August 28, 2023 Journal of Materials Research - Volume 38, Pages 3913-3922
Optimum Driving of Ultrasonic Cleaner Using Impedance and FFT Analysis with Validation of Image Processing of Perforated Foils June 09, 2023 Applied Sciences - Volume: 13, Issue: 12, Article Number: 6991
Response Surface Methodology Modeling Correlation of Polymer Composite Carbon Nanotubes/Chitosan Nanofiltration Membranes for Water Desalination April 24, 2023 ACS Environmental Science and Technology Water - Volume 3, Issue 5, Pages 1406-1421
Fabrication, Comparison, Optimization, and Applications of Conductive Graphene Patterns Induced via CO2 and Diode Lasers April 14, 2023 Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing - Pages 1-20
A heuristic approach to boost the performance and Cr poisoning tolerance of solid oxide fuel cell cathode by robust multi-doped ceria coating April 01, 2023 Applied Catalysis B: Environmental - Volume 323, Article Number 122178
Synthesis and characterization of cobalt doped ferrites for biomedical applications January 18, 2023 ACS Omega - Pages 1-7
Enhanced Ferroelectric and Dielectric Properties of Niobium-Doped Lead-Free Piezoceramics January 04, 2023 Materials - Volume 16(2), Article Number 477
Impact based characterization of composites using a computational framework January 01, 2023 ACTA ASTRONAUTICA - Volume 202, Pages 705-714
Study of ferroelectric and piezoelectric response of heat-treated surfactant-based BaTiO3 nanopowder for high energy capacitors January 01, 2023 Materials Science and Engineering B - Volume 287, Article Number 116100
Microstructural and thermal analysis of alumina modified carbon/phenolic composites after ablation testing December 20, 2022 Journal of Composite Materials - Pages 1-11
Development of Cost-Effective Microstructure and Isothermal Oxidation-Resistant Bond Coats on Inconel 718 by Atmospheric Plasma-Sprayed NiCoCrAlFe High-Entropy Alloy November 28, 2022 JOM - Pages 1-9
Facile and low-temperature synthesis approach to fabricate Sm0.5Sr0.5CoO3−δ cathode material for solid oxide fuel cell November 28, 2022 Journal of Korean Ceramic Society - Pages 1-11
Design of Multilayered 2D Nanomaterial Composite Structures for EMI Shielding Analysis September 28, 2022 ACS Omega - Volume 7, Issue 40, Pages 35586-35594
Influence of spark plasma sintering temperature and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on properties of HA based functionally graded materials for bone prosthesis May 15, 2022 Ceramics International - Volume 48, Issue 10, Pages 14481-14490
Synergistic effect of morphology on the biocidal response of Ce-doped ZnO nanomaterial synthesized by facile autocombustion method April 15, 2022 Materials Chemistry and Physics - Volume 282, Article Number 125980
Improved super capacitive performance of hydrothermally developed Mn and Ni oxides along with activated carbon as ternary nanocomposite February 01, 2022 Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids - Volume 161, Article Number 110467
Fabrication and stability of base metal electrode (Ni) on a perovskite oxide co-fired multilayer piezoelectric device August 21, 2021 Journal of Materials Chemistry C - Volume 9(31), Pages 10101-10111
Enhancement in bonding strength and ageingresistance of polychloroprene solvent-baseadhesives through graft copolymerization August 16, 2021 Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology - Volume 35, No.16, Pages 1752-1763
Flat-tubular solid oxide fuel cells and stacks: a review May 09, 2021 Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies - Pages 1-26
Temperature dependence of polarization and strain in Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-SrTiO3 multilayer composites May 05, 2021 Journal of Alloys and Compounds - Volume 862, Article Number 158488
Numerical and Experimental evaluation of the Mechanical behavior of Kevlar/Glass fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composites November 18, 2020 Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology - Volume 34(11), Pages 4613-4619
Structural and Electrochemical Analysis of Decarburized Graphene Electrodes for Supercapacitor Applications November 16, 2020 Crytsals - Volume 10(11), Article Number 1043
Numerical Modeling of Ejector and Development of Improved Methods for the Design of Ejector-Assisted Refrigeration System November 09, 2020 Energies - Volume 13(21), Article Number 5835
Structural, Fatigue Behavior, and Mechanical Properties of Zirconium Tungstate-Reinforced Casted A356 Aluminum Alloy November 09, 2020 Metals - Volume 10(11), Article Number 1492
Development and Aging Behaviour of Solvent-Based Polychloroprene Rubber Nano-Adhesive Using Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes September 28, 2020 Journal of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering - Volume 8(9), Pages 31-44
Corrosion and wear behavior of TiN PVD coated 304 stainless-steel August 07, 2020 Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology - Volume 34, Pages 3227–3232
Revealing the Effects of Microarc Oxidation on the Mechanical and Degradation Properties of Mg-Based Biodegradable Composites June 03, 2020 ACS Omega - Volume 5(23), Pages 13694–13702
Enhanced Mechanical Properties of Surface Treated AZ31 Reinforced Polymer Composites May 08, 2020 Crystals - Volume 10, Issue 5, Article Number 381
Percolation phenomena of dielectric permittivity of a microwave-sintered BaTiO3–Ag nanocomposite for high energy capacitor May 05, 2020 Journal of Alloys and Compounds - Volume 822, Article Number 153525
Stability of co-fired CuAg/(Bi0.37Na0.37Sr0.26)TiO3 multilayer piezoelectric device January 30, 2020 Journal of Alloys and Compounds - Volume 815, Article Number 152341
Evolution of ferroelectric and piezoelectric response by heat treatment in pseudocubic BiFeO3–BaTiO3 ceramics December 01, 2018 Journal of Electroceramics - Volume 41, Issue 1–4, Pages 99–104
Properties of CuAg/(BiNaSr)TiO3 multilayer ceramic actuator November 30, 2018 Ceramics Internationals - NULL
Frequency dependence of polarization and strain in Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-SrTiO3/Bi0.5(Na0.8K0.2)0.5TiO3 composites October 15, 2018 Sensors and Actuators A-Physical - Volume 282, Pages 163-173
Revealing of Core Shell Effect on Frequency-Dependent Properties of Bi-based Relaxor/Ferroelectric Ceramic Composites September 20, 2018 Scientific Report - Vol:8, Article number: 14146
Fabrication of borosilicate-glass-coated CuAg inner electrode for multilayer ceramic actuator July 01, 2018 Sensors and Actuators A-Physical - Volume 277, Pages 8-17
Large signal electrical property of CuO-doped of a Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3–SrTiO3 October 19, 2017 Journal of Electroceramics - Journal of Electroceramics
Development of Biowaste Encapsulated Polypropylene Composites: Thermal, Optical, Dielectric, Flame Retardant, Mechanical, and Morphological Properties February 01, 2017 Polymer Composites - Volume: 38, Issue:02, Pages: 236-243
Electromechanical properties of Nb doped 0.76Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3–0.24SrTiO3 ceramic September 19, 2016 RSC Advances - RSC Advances
Polarization and strain behaviors of 0.74BiNaTiO3–0.26SrTiO3/Bi0.5(Na0.8K0.2)0.5TiO3 ceramic composite September 01, 2016 Ceramics International - Volume 42, Issue 12, Pages 13960-13968
Study of tin-sulphur-carbon nanocomposites based on electrically exploded tin as anode for sodium battery May 05, 2016 Journal of Power Sources - Journal of Power Sources
Rate-capability response of graphite anode materials in advanced energy storage systems: a structural comparison January 01, 2016 Carbon Letters - Vol.17, No.1, Pages:39-44
Comparative study of the polarization and strain of inclusion-type and layer-type 0.94Bi(NaK)TiO3–0.06BiAlO3/Bi(NaK)TiO3 ceramic composites October 15, 2015 journal of Alloys and Compound - Volume 646, Pages 1058-1067
Effect of sintering temperature on electrical and dielectric properties of Ni based BaTiO3 composite June 01, 2015 Journal of Nanoelectronics and Optoelectronics - Volume 10, Issue 3, Pages 386-390
Mechanical stress dependent properties in piezoelectric materials for nano-/micro-energy generator April 01, 2015 Journal of Nanoelectronics and Optoelectronics - Volume 10, Issue 2, Pages 249-256
Dielectric response on microwave sintered BaTiO3 composite with Ni nanopowder and paste April 01, 2015 Materials Research Bulletin - Volume 64, Pages 380-385
High areal capacity for battery anode using rapidly growing self-ordered TiO2 nanotubes with a high aspect ratio December 15, 2014 Materials Letters - Volume 137, Pages 347-350
Temperature dependence of polarization and strain of bismuth-based ceramic composites December 01, 2014 Journal of Electroceramics - Volume 33, Pages 230-238
Effect of binder and composition ratio on electrochemical performance of silicon/graphite composite battery electrode December 01, 2014 Materials Letters - Volume 136, Pages 254-257
Synthesis, sintering and dielectric properties of a BaTiO3-Ni composite June 01, 2014 Ceramics International - Volume 40, Issue 5, Pages 7329-7335
Ferroelectric properties and microwave sintering of BaTiO3 synthesized by using the alkoxide-hydroxide sol-gel process January 23, 2014 Journal of the Korean Physical Society - Volume 65, Issue 1, Pages 92-97
Effect of copper content in the new conductive material Cu-SPB used in low-temperature Li-ion batteries January 19, 2014 Journal of the Korean Physical Society - Volume 65, Issue 3, Pages 317-324
Conferences
Layered Double Hydroxide Based Self-Powered Triboelectric Sensor for Biomechanical Motions August 20, 2024 - August 23, 2024 Claudio Leonardi, Muhammad Saad Ur Rahman, Fatima Rehan, Antonio Giodano, Muhammad Ihzam Zia, Mohsin Saleem, Pier Gianni Medaglia, Usman Khan, 2024 21st International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (IBCAST)
Synthesis and Characterization of Activated Carbon and Its Application for Wastewater Treatment † November 22, 2023 - November 23, 2023 Farhan Raheel, A Rafay, Bushra Bibi, Sher Ahmad, Zeeshan Ali, Mohsin Saleem, M Shoaib Butt, Atiq Ur Reham, Muhammad Irfan, The 6th Conference on Emerging Materials and Processes (CEMP 2023)
Cellulose Blended Membranes for High-Salinity Water Pervaporation Desalination † November 11, 2021 - November 12, 2021 Jawad Fareed, Muhammad Zafar, Mohsin Saleem, Rizwan Ahmed Malik, Mudassar Ali, Engineering Proceedings
Enhancement of electrochemical properties of Niobium Doped lead free piezoceramic material for energy harvesting applications June 09, 2021 - June 09, 2021 Faysal Naeem, Mohsin Saleem, Tayyab Rafiq, Hamid Jabbar, The international conference on advances in chemical engineering and science (ICACES)
Properties of 0.74BiNaTiO3-0.06SrTiO3 / Bi0.5(Na0.8K0.2)0.5TiO3 ceramic composite May 24, 2015 - May 27, 2015 S J Jeong, M S KIM, Seok-Myung Jang, In-Sung Kim, Mohsin Saleem, 2015 Joint IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectric (ISAF), International Symposium on Integrated Functionalities (ISIF), and Piezoelectric Force Microscopy Workshop (PFM)
Post Doctoral Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), Changwon, South Korea September 04, 2017 - February 22, 2018
Material Engineer Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Science & Technology November 28, 2011 - August 03, 2012