Mahmood Haq

As an experienced researcher with over four years in nanomaterials, electrocatalysis, and energy storage, I focus on developing sustainable energy solutions through innovative materials design. My expertise includes 2D nanomaterials, conductive polymers, and electrochemical systems for water splitting and advanced batteries, and I aim to apply this knowledge to cutting-edge, sustainability-driven research.

SUSTech Research Fellow, Southern University of Science and Technology (Jan 2024 – Dec 2025)

Conducted research on advanced nanomaterials and electrocatalysts for energy storage and conversion systems, focusing on high-performance battery technologies and catalytic materials.

Postdoctoral Researcher, Zhejiang Normal University (Dec 2021 – Dec 2023)

Developed polymer-based core–shell nanofiber catalysts via coaxial electrospinning and engineered HF-free MXene/MOF/COF heterostructures for water splitting and zinc–air/zinc-ion batteries, supported by DFT and XAFS characterization and funded by NSFC and Zhejiang Postdoctoral Research Grant.

PhD, Materials Physics and Chemistry, Zhejiang University, China (Sept 2015 – Mar 2019)

Research focused on the design of semiconductive metal oxide heterostructures for advanced electrochemical sensing and energy storage applications.

MSc, Physical Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan (Mar 2013 – Jun 2015)

Studied advanced spectroscopy, quantum mechanics, and chemical kinetics; research on photoactive nanostructures for photocatalysis and solar cell applications.

BSc, Chemistry, Islamia College and Chartered University, Pakistan (Sept 2008 – Sept 2012)

Coursework included physical, inorganic, organic, polymer, and analytical chemistry.