Optics and Laser
In the research field of Optics and Laser, we synthesized different optical thin films for a wide range of applications, including anti-reflective coatings, mirrors, filters, UV shielding, and photoswitching. In addition, we investigated the surface plasmon resonance phenomenon, excitonic phenomenon, and plasmonic-excitonic interactions (Plexcitonic) and their applications. In addition, the theory and application of wide-field SPR microscopy were developed for real-time discrete particle detection as well as the plasmon coupling. My near future work is to build a nonlinear optics system to study the nonlinearity of thin films and investigate the crystal disorders in these films by real-time imaging.
Relevant Publications
Shape-memory polyelectrolyte brushes: A novel platform for high-performance surface plasmon resonance biosensors. Surfaces and Interfaces (2026)
Plexcitonics: Plasmon–exciton coupling of ZnO/Au heterostructure film for improving discrete particle detection. Sensors and Actuators: A. Physical (2026)
Surface plasmon coupling between different shapes of silver nanostructures and wide‑field SPR microscopy. Journal of Materials Science (2025)
Developing surface plasmon resonance imaging for discrete particle detection based on a silver layer coated with polyacrylic acid/iodine polyelectrolyte brushes. Applied Surface Science (2025)
Plasmon-Exciton interactions in ZnO/AuNPs heterostructure film for high photoconductivity. Physica B: Condensed Matter (2024)
Self-cleaning antireflected surfaces based on treated PEO/SiO2 nanocomposite films. Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2024)
Electrochemistry
From batteries and fuel cells to corrosion protection, production of chlorine, or winning of metals, electrochemistry is one of the most important branches of science. Electrochemical analysis methods represent the study of processes in which ions traverse the interface between a solid (a metal electrode) and a solution or electrolyte. In the research field of Electrochemistry, we developed several electrodes for hydrogen production, energy storage devices, and electrochemical sensors. On the other hand, we synthesized different coatings for metal corrosion protection. Our near future work is to develop highly efficient fuel cells and H2 permeation barriers.
Relevant Publications:
High-performance polyaniline/bismuth oxide nanocomposite films for hybrid energy storage: Rational nanoparticle/polymer interfacial modification. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids (2026)
Electrochemical performance of Er-doped titania film for energy storage applications. Applied Physics A (2026)
One-step electrodeposition of Fe-doped CoS₂ nanosheets for efficient hydrogen evolution. Surface and Coatings Technology (2026)
Unveiling the role of UV-induced defects in Al-doped ZnO for enhanced electrocatalytic water splitting. Applied Surface Science (2026)
From prediction to performance: Machine learning-guided discovery and validation of Cu-doped Co3O4 for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (2026)
2D molybdenum titanium carbide MXene based film for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction. Materials Science & Engineering B (2025)
Electrochemical Energy Storage Mechanism of Networked Cobalt Oxide/Ceria Nanostructured Films through Two Immiscible Electrolyte Solutions. ACS Applied Energy Materials (2025)
Charge Transfer Efficiency of Molecular Electrical Dopants Based on Pyrrole-Doped Protonated Polyaniline Composite Film for Energy Storage Applications. Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2025)
Optoelectronic Nanostructures
In the research field of Optoelectronic Nanostructures, we synthesized many photocatalysis nanostructures for water treatment from organic materials, dyes, and antibiotics. Additionally, different nanostructures and nanocomposites were developed for various electrical applications, i.e., photoconductive devices, organic mixed ionic-electronic conductive materials, and percolation phenomenon. Also, we synthesized polyelectrolyte brushes for different applications, such as biosensors. The biomedical applications of nanostructures, including anticancer, antimicrobial, and developing implants, were also investigated in collaboration with other institutes.
Relevant Publications
Photocatalytic mechanism and degradation pathway of acid red 1 by TiO2@Ag core-shell nanocomposites using UV-irradiation. Materials Chemistry and Physics (2026)
The role of percolation phenomenon in organic mixed ionic-electronic conductive films for energy storage applications. Energy Technology (2025)
Electric field-driven nanoparticles effect on the percolation behavior and supercapacitance of PEO/AgNPs nanocomposite films. Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2025)
Anomalous phenomena in explosive percolation of polymer/metal nanocomposite films. Polymer (2025)
Effect of Ionic‐Electronic Coupling on the Percolation Phenomenon of Polymer/Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite Films. Polymers for Advanced Technologies (2024)
Sulfur-doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles as effective photocatalytic for organic dyes elimination from water. The European Physical Journal Plus (2024)
Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles (Ag), Magnetite Nanoparticles (Fe3O4), and Magnetite/Silver Core-Shell (Fe3O4/Ag) Nanoparticles, and Their Application against Drug-Resistant Bacteria. Journal of Cluster Science (2024)
Nanocomposite superstructure of zinc oxide mesocrystal/reduced graphene oxide with effective photoconductivity. Journal of Semiconductors (2024)
Bicontinuous oxide heterostructures based on mixed zinc oxide/tin dioxide film for high photoconductivity. Optical Materials (2024)
Cobalt-doped SnS2 nanoplates for high-efficiency catalysis applications. Materials Chemistry and Physics (2024)