Hamza Majeed Ansari
Dr. Hamza Majeed Ansari
Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry

Contact Information

Email: hamzamajeed1996@mails.ucas.ac.cn
Phone: +86 15529005935
WeChat: Ansari_1996
Nationality: Pakistan
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0368-5677
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Dates Institution Degree
Sep 2022 - June 2026 University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Fujian Institute of Research on Structure of Matters, CAS		 Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry (91%)
Sep 2019 - June 2022 Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
(西北工业大学)		 Master's in Materials Science (86%)
Jan 2015 - Nov 2018 Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan Bachelor's in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (3.63 CGPA)
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  1. Hamza Majeed Ansari, et al. Visible-Light-Driven CO2 Reduction via Ionic Liquid-Induced Microenvironment and CoOx Active Sites in 3D Printed g-C3N4, Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 2026, 14, 32390–32404. https://doi.org/10.1039/d6ta02728h
  2. Hamza Majeed Ansari, et al. A Self-Sufficient Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction over Ionic Liquid Modified 3D Printed Pt Single Atom TiO2 Nanosheets. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemmater.6c01235
  3. Hamza Majeed Ansari, W. Wang et al. Gas bubbling exfoliation strategy towards 3D g-C3N4 hierarchical architecture for superior photocatalytic H2 evolution, Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 919 (2022) 165794. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.165794
  4. Hamza Majeed Ansari, et al. Interfacial Electronic-State Engineering by Pt-Ru Ultra-Small Clusters in Three-Dimensional Printed TiO2 for Efficient Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction (Under Review, Nano Letters)
  5. Ateeq Ur Rehman Baloch, Syeda Andleeb Zahra Naqvi, Hamza Majeed Ansari; et al. Metal–Porphyrin Covalent Organic Framework with Fluorine-Rich Channels for Efficient and Co-catalyst-Free CO2 Reduction. https://doi.org/10.1039/d6ta01689h
  6. Shimiao Tang, Weijia Wang, Hamza Majeed Ansari, et al. Atypical supramolecular self-assembly derived graphitic carbon nitride with n → π* electron transition capable of efficient visible light hydrogen production, Journal of Applied Science. 674 (2024) 160917. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2024.160917
  7. Maaz Ullah; Zul Qarnain; Hamza Majeed Ansari; Sana Shoukat; et al. Mechanistic Insights into the Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of a 2D/2D MoS2/CoMo-LDH Heterojunction for Rhodamine B Degradation (Submitted in Chemistry of Materials, RSC)
  8. Qureshi, R. A., Ali, A., Solangi, M. Y., Shar, M. A., Alhazaa, A., Soomro, I. A., Qureshi, M. A., Kumar, M., Hamza Majeed Ansari, Hanan, A. & Atab, U., Bi-metallic phosphate: Active and stable bifunctional electrocatalyst for alkaline overall water splitting, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.150288
  9. A. Umair, Hamza Majeed Ansari, et al. Mixed MoS2/MoO3 nanostructures for hydrogen evolution reaction, Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology, Volume 21, Number 4, April 2021, pp. 2500-2510(11). https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2021.19093
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Photocatalysis/Electrocatalysis
CO₂ Reduction
H₂ Production
Renewable Energy
COF/MOF & Clusters
Single Atom Catalysis
Polyoxometalate Crystals
Energy Storage
Carbon Materials
RESEARCH WORK
📚 Ph.D. Research Title: "Multi-Scale Engineering of 3D-Printed Photocatalyst for CO₂ Reduction"
  • Specialization in Advanced Energy Materials: Focused on designing and optimizing photocatalysts for sustainable energy applications, including CO₂ reduction and water splitting
  • Synthesis of Novel Photocatalysts: Developed TiO₂, ZnO, g-C₃N₄, Polyoxometalates, COF, and MOF for photocatalytic applications
  • Integration of Ionic Liquids and Metal Doping: Investigated the effect of ionic liquids and cobalt doping on the photocatalytic performance of g-C₃N₄
  • Use of 3D Printing for Catalyst Fabrication: Integrated 3D printing technology (gyroid, honeycomb, and sieve structures) to improve mass transfer and recyclability
  • Advanced CO₂ Reduction Studies: Conducted photocatalytic CO₂ reduction experiments using Au-deposited g-C₃N₄ in mixed solvent systems
  • Data Analysis Expertise: Proficient in Fs-TA, XAFS, NMR, and GC-MS data analysis
  • In-situ FTIR Expertise: Skilled in operating in-situ FTIR for real-time reaction dynamics analysis
📚 Master's Research Title: "Synthesis and Modification of Graphitic Carbon Nitride Photocatalyst"
  • Conducted cutting-edge research focused on enhancing charge transfer within g-C₃N₄ photocatalysts to improve hydrogen production
  • Formulated and developed heterojunctions to facilitate efficient interfacial charge transfer
  • Explored the impact of polarization on the photocatalytic properties of poled g-C₃N₄
  • Applied supramolecular self-assembly techniques to modify precursor materials and synthesize g-C₃N₄ with molecular catalysts
📚 Bachelor's Research Title: "Hydrothermal Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Molybdenum Disulfide for Hydrogen Production"
LABORATORY APPARATUS OPERATION EXPERIENCE

Independently Operates:

  • XRD (X-ray Diffraction)
  • FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
  • SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy)
  • BET (Brunauer-Emmett-Teller)
  • UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
  • Electrochemical Work Station
  • In-Situ FTIR
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Rotatory Evaporator
  • Buchner Funnel Vacuum Pump
  • Rotating Shaker
  • Tube/Muffle Furnace
  • Microwave Oven
  • Centrifugal Pump
  • Digital pH Meter
  • Hot Plate

Demonstrated Expertise in Characterization Techniques:

  • Fs-TA (Femtosecond Transient Absorption)
  • XAFS (X-ray Absorption Fine Structure)
  • NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance)
  • ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry)
  • EPR (Electron Paramagnetic Resonance)
  • TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy)
  • TEM-EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy)
  • XPS (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy)
  • AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy)
  • TGA-DSC (Thermogravimetric Analysis)
  • PL (Photoluminescence)
  • Zeta Potential Analysis
  • Electrochemical Measurements

Software Tools & Programming:

  • Origin Lab
  • Z View
  • High Score Plus
  • MDI Jade
  • EIS Analyzer
  • Avantage
  • CASAXPS
  • OLEX2
  • XPSPEAK41
  • C++ Programming
  • MS Office Suite
  • Web Design & Development
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
  • Designed and fabricated a working model of a ball mill to examine the effect of the quantity and size of metal balls on grinding efficiency
  • Constructed a sieve shaker with a series of chambers for separation and particle size determination
  • Facilitated a team of 25 members in the above two academic projects
  • Conducted microstructure analysis of truck gear through metallography, including sample mounting, polishing, etching, microscopy, and analysis
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
Dates Organization Position
June 2019 - July 2019 Inspectest Pvt. Ltd, Lahore, Pakistan Industrial Inspector
June 2018 - July 2018 Peoples Steel Mills, Karachi, Pakistan Trainee Engineer
Dec 2016 - Jan 2017 Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works, Pakistan Trainee Engineer
June 2016 - July 2016 Agha Steel Industries, Karachi, Pakistan Trainee Engineer
AWARDS
  • Awarded the highly competitive ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO Scholarship for Young Talents for pursuing Ph.D. in China
  • Received the Chinese Government Scholarship for outstanding academic performance in Master's program at Northwestern Polytechnical University
  • Won first prize in "Microstructure Evaluation and Presentation Competition" focused on failure analysis
  • Earned multiple merit scholarships from MUET in recognition of outstanding academic record
  • Placed second in the Open Day poster competition for Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Department
ACTIVITIES
  • Served as a volunteer for the "1st International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing"
  • Participated in a three-day training program titled "Professional Development of MUET Students" supported by Australia Awards
  • Participated in the "1st and 2nd National Conference on Metallurgy and Materials," engaging with peers and experts in the field
  • Completed a one-day course titled "Corrosion Protection and Techniques" organized by MUET, Pakistan
EXTRA SKILLS

Technical Skills

  • Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing
  • Advanced Spectroscopy (Fs-TA, XAFS, NMR)
  • Metallography
  • Destructive & Non-destructive Testing

Soft Skills

  • Capable of working with minimal supervision
  • Excellent teamwork abilities
  • Good interpersonal communication skills
  • Scientific writing and presentation
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Project management