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Biography
Syed Abdul Ahad is a material electrochemist with expertise in Li- and Na-based energy storage systems. He earned his PhD from the University of Limerick, where he developed lithiophilic nanowire-based current collectors for lithium-metal batteries. His research focuses on alloying anodes, solid-state batteries and advanced in-situ electrochemical characterization techniques. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Limerick, supported by a prestigious Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship (IRC), leading the development of various liquid- and solid-state batteries. His work integrates fundamental research with practical applications, contributing to high-impact publications in battery science and technology.
Research Interests
Li-ion, Li-metal, Na-ion, Dual-cation, Li-Sulfur Batteries, Nanomaterial synthesis, Vapour deposition
Teaching Interests
Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Material charcaterisation techniques
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of Limerick
Award Date: 30 Aug 2023
Masters, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Keywords
- QD Chemistry
- Batteries
- Nanomaterials
- Vapour deposition
- CVD
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Research output
- 15 Article
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Litiophiophilic Nanowires for Guided Deposition in Li Metal Anodes
Abdul Ahad, S. A., Drews, J., Bhattacharya, S., Ryan, K. M., Kennedy, T., Thompson, D., Danner, T. & Geaney, H., Nov 2025, In: ECS Meeting Abstracts. MA2025-01, 6, p. 736-736 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Silicon/graphite composite host for tuned lithiophilicity in Li metal anodes
Tahertalari, M., Ahad, S. A., Capkova, D., Ryan, K. M. & Geaney, H., 9 Jun 2025, In: Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 13, 28, p. 22583-22592 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Synergistic Li-Na co-alloying for high-capacity, long-life, dual-alkali ion batteries
Ahad, S. A., Owen, C., Patil, N. N., Adegoke, T. E., Downing, C., Ryan, K. M., Singh, S., Morris, A. J. & Geaney, H., 1 Dec 2025, In: Nano Energy. 145, 111443.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding the Importance of the Lignin-Biopolymer Ratio in Optimizing the Performance of Sustainable Biomass-Derived Electrospun Carbon Fiber Anodes in Sodium-Ion Batteries
Mushtaq, M., Abdul Ahad, S., Beaucamp, A., Kumar, A., Leite, M. M., Hanrahan, J. P., McGrath, J., Singh, S., Morris, M. A., Geaney, H., Collins, M. N. & Kennedy, T., 14 Jul 2025, In: ACS Applied Energy Materials. 8, 13, p. 8963-8972 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Carbon Inverse Opal Macroporous Monolithic Structures as Electrodes for Na-ion and K-ion Batteries
Carroll, A., Grant, A., Zhang, Y., Gulzar, U., Ahad, S. A., Geaney, H. & O’Dwyer, C., 31 Mar 2024, In: Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 171, 3, p. 030529 030529.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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