DEPARTMENT.FACULTY
- DEPARTMENT_STAFF.QUALIFICATION
PhD
- DEPARTMENT_STAFF.DESIGNATION
Assistant Professor (Contractual)
- DEPARTMENT_STAFF.THRUST_AREA
Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion
- DEPARTMENT_STAFF.ADDRESS
- DEPARTMENT_STAFF.MOBILE
7889452437
- DEPARTMENT_STAFF.EMAIL
aawani@myamu.ac.in
Dr. Ajaz Ahmad Wani is currently working as Assistant Professor (Contractual) in the Department of Chemistry at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, India. With an academic journey marked by impactful research and international collaborations, Dr. Wani specializes in developing innovative solutions for sustainable energy and environmental engineering. Dr. Wani completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry at Aligarh Muslim University in August 2022, followed by a year of postdoctoral research at the prestigious Fuel Cell Institute, National University of Malaysia. His postdoctoral work strengthened his expertise in designing and synthesizing nanohybrid material membranes tailored for energy storage and conversion applications, particularly in fuel cells. Dr. Wani's research portfolio includes over 20 research articles in high-impact international journals and multiple book chapters, making him a prolific contributor. His research focuses on: Development of sustainable nanohybrid material membranes (both magnetic and non-magnetic) for energy storage and conversion. Thin film applications in water reclamation and environmental engineering. Dr. Wani’s academic achievements have been recognized through various prestigious awards. He was awarded the University Grants Commission SLET and CSIR NET-JRF Fellowship during his PhD studies and also received the Best Researcher Award for the year 2021 at AMU, a testament to his exceptional research contributions.
Dr. Wani actively collaborates with renowned institutions, including IIT Delhi, NIT Srinagar, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), and National University of Malaysia (UKM). These collaborations enable cutting-edge research projects with a global perspective. He also serves as a reviewer for numerous esteemed journals, contributing to the quality and integrity of scientific research. Dr. Wani has presented his research at numerous national and international conferences, sharing insights on sustainable material science and fostering collaborative discussions within the scientific community.
Research Interests: Sustainable nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications. Nanohybrid membranes and thin films. Fuel cell technology and water reclamation
- "Polyaniline-based functional nanohybrid materials towards environmental remediation; current progress, challenges, and future perspectives." Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 11, no. 6 (2023): 111254.
- "Harvesting of Atmospheric Water Using Polymer?Based Hybrid Hydrogels." ChemBioEng Reviews 11, no. 2 (2024): 197-214.
- "Aspects of superior photocatalytic dye degradation and adsorption efficiency of reduced graphene oxide multiwalled carbon nanotubes with modified ZnO-Al2O3 nanocomposites." Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 12, no. 2 (2024): 112461.
- "Critical Review on Composite-Based Polymer Electrolyte Membranes toward Fuel Cell Applications: Progress and Perspectives." Energy & Fuels (2024).
- "Recent advances and fundamentals of polymer electrolyte membrane in direct borohydride fuel cell application: Effectiveness, reliability, degradation, and mitigation strategies." International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 89 (2024): 190-214.
- Advances, progress and challenges of NiCo2O4-based composite materials for direct methanol fuel cell applications: A critical review." International Journal of Green Energy 21, no. 14 (2024): 3391-3413.
- 3D Printing for Polymer Electrolyte Membranes in Direct Liquid Fuel Cells. In 3D Printed Conducting Polymers, pp. 132-146. CRC Press, 2025.