Ongoing Projects
REF4FU · TUBAF · Aug 2023–Jun 2026
Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) for Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Lead researcher for catalyst development and performance evaluation of zeolite-based systems. Designing experimental matrices using DoE to maximise olefin yield. Interfacing with industrial partners for performance benchmarking within the REF4FU sustainable aviation fuel value chain.
Ineratec · OptiSAF · TUBAF · 2023–Present
Hydrotreating & Hydrocracking for SAF Production
Full execution responsibility for lab-scale hydrotreating and hydrocracking of Fischer–Tropsch wax and OGD-derived feeds. Installed and commissioned lab-scale reactor systems; conducted continuous experimental campaigns and catalyst evaluation. Direct interface with industrial partners in project meetings.
TUBAF · Petrochemical Industry · Jul 2026–Present
Methanol-to-Aromatics (MTA) — Catalyst Development
Early-stage involvement in catalyst and process development for methanol-to-aromatics conversion targeting petrochemical applications. Contributing to conceptual catalyst design, reaction pathway assessment, and experimental framework establishment.
Research Interests
Research Output
Publications in Peer-reviewed Journals (13)
2026
J.13
Nickel and Platinum Modified Exfoliated Carbon Nitride as Photo-Thermal Catalysts for CO₂ Hydrogenation
Dalton Transactions · 2026 · 10.1039/D6DT00782A
2026
J.12
Advances and Challenges in Photocatalytic Water Splitting: Recent Developments and Trends
Fuel · 404, p. 136280
2022
J.10
Influence of Cocatalysts (Ni, Co, and Cu) and Synthesis Method on the Photocatalytic Activity of Exfoliated Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Hydrogen Production
Nanomaterials · 12(22), p. 4006 Open Access
2022
J.9
Screening of Heterogeneous Photocatalysts for Water Splitting
Chemie Ingenieur Technik · 94(11), pp. 1739–1746
2022
J.8
Synthesis of Highly Active Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride Using Acid-Functionalized Precursors for Efficient Adsorption and Photodegradation of Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds
ChemistrySelect · 7, e202201909
2021
J.7
Analysis of Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenol with Exfoliated Graphitic Carbon Nitride and Light-Emitting Diodes Using Response Surface Methodology
Catalysts · 11(8), p. 898 Open Access
2021
J.6
Efficient Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) for Photocatalytic Contaminant Degradation Using Exfoliated Metal-Free Graphitic Carbon Nitride and Visible Light-Emitting Diodes
Catalysts · 11(6), p. 662 Open Access
2018
J.5
Synthesis of Bimetallic/Carbon Nanocomposite and Its Application for Phenol Removal
Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society · 15(12), pp. 2689–2701
2018
J.4
Alkali-Activated Boiler Fly Ash for Ni(II) Removal: Characterization and Parametric Study
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution · 229, p. 113
2016
J.2
An Experimental and Thermodynamic Study for Conversion of CO₂ to CO and Methane over Cu-K/Al₂O₃
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering · 4(3), pp. 2725–2735
2016
J.1
Improvement in Photovoltaic Performance of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Using Activated Carbon-TiO₂ Composites-Based Photoanode
IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics · 6(5), pp. 1191–1195
Conference Activity
Oral Presentation
Impact of Hydrothermal Treatment on the Physicochemical Properties and MTO Activity of H-ZSM-5 Catalysts
21st Nordic Symposium on Catalysis · June 8–10, 2026 · Gothenburg, Sweden
REF4FU Project · TUBAF Freiberg · Conference dinner hosted by the Mayor of Gothenburg at Börsen (The Exchange House)
Poster Presentation
Impact of Hydrothermal Treatment on the Physicochemical Properties and MTO Activity of H-ZSM-5 Catalysts
59. Jahrestreffen Deutscher Katalytiker · March 18–20, 2026 · Weimar, Germany
REF4FU Project · TUBAF Freiberg · Professur für Reaktionstechnik
Poster Presentation
Effect of Steaming and Atomic Si/Al Ratio on the Methanol to Olefins (MtO) Performance of Zeolite Catalysts
58. Jahrestreffen Deutscher Katalytiker · March 12–14, 2025 · Weimar, Germany
REF4FU Project · TUBAF Freiberg · Professur für Reaktionstechnik
