Abidi, Irfan Haider
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, National University of Singapore, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Research areas: Materials Science · Materials Chemistry · 2D Materials and Applications · Graphene research and applications · Advanced Memory and Neural Computing
0000-0002-5927-081X
About
I believe, "the discovery of new materials brings revolution to technology and humans life"
I am a self-motivated and dedicated Materials Scientist, passionate to work towards solving the bottlenecks of emerging technologies, by utilizing my critical thinking, analytical skills, and technical expertise in materials science and nanotechnology. I am currently working as a Research Fellow at RMIT University (2022-present) in 2D materials and nanoelectronics Labs. Before joining RMIT, I was a Research Fellow (2018–2021) at the Centre for Advanced 2D Materials, NUS, Singapore, a world-leading Graphene Research Center (GRC). My research focuses on engineering atomic structures in atomically thin 2D material via Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) techniques to tailor properties for targeted applications in optoelectronics, quantum technologies, energy storage, semiconducting and electrochemical devices. My pioneering work on "gettering" CVD growth of 2D materials (graphene, h-BN) and the first-ever synthesis of monolayer amorphous carbon using an innovative laser-CVD technique has significantly advanced the field. I have co-authored 45+ high-impact publications, accumulating 2700+ citations with an h-index of 25 (Google Scholar), I am an editor of one book, and hold 4 US patents. I am currently the Lead Chief Investigator on an AEA Ignite project (IG240100400) and a Chief Investigator on another AEA Ignite project (IG240100041) and two ARC-funded projects: a Discovery Project (DP240100145) and a LIEF grant (LE250100014), with total funding of over $2.2M. My expertise in translating fundamental discoveries into industry-ready technologies is demonstrated through multiple patents and successful collaborations with global industry partners, bridging the gap between academic research and real-world applications.
Research Area
Two-dimensional (2D) materials: Deposition Systems (Plasma-CVD, laser-CVD, Epitaxial growth) synthesis of high quality single crystals, monolayers of 2D materials (graphene, hBN, MoS2, TMDs), hBN quantum emitters formation, their heterostructures (vertical, lateral), amorphous graphene (mono to few layer membranes) and applications in nanoelectronics, quantum emission, water filtration membranes, energy storage (Li-ion/metal batteries, supercapacitors), data storage (HDD, HAMR), bio-sensing (DNA, proteins) and catalytic (HER, CO2 RR) devices. I am also interested in functional atomically thin coatings for piezoelectric paints and smart window coatings.
Employment
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Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Research Fellow2022 - Present
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National University of Singapore Research Fellow2018 - 2021
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Postdoctoral Fellow2018 - 2018
Education
Projects & Funding
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Publications (49)
- Unexpected Inner-Sphere Versus Outer-Sphere Redox in Bilayer Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2) from Correlative Electrochemical Imaging Save
- Silicon Photonic Waveguide Polarizers Integrated With 2D MoS2 Films Save
- Van der Waals Template‐Assisted Growth of Two‐dimensional Sb2S3 Save
- Stacking Mode-Driven Enhancement of Optoelectronic and Electrocatalytic Properties in Bilayer 2H MoS2 Save
- Epitaxial Interface‐Driven Photoresponse Enhancement in Monolayer WS2–MoS2 Lateral Heterostructures Save
- Oxygen-Passivated Sulfur Vacancies in Monolayer MoS2 for Enhanced Piezoelectricity Save
- Oxygen Driven Defect Engineering of Monolayer MoS2 for Tunable Electronic, Optoelectronic, and Electrochemical Devices Save
- CVD-Grown Monolayer MoS2 and GaN Thin Film Heterostructure for a Self-Powered and Bidirectional Photodetector with an Extended Active Spectrum Save
- Long Duration Persistent Photocurrent in 3 nm Thin Doped Indium Oxide for Integrated Light Sensing and In‐Sensor Neuromorphic Computation Save
- Intrinsic defect engineering of CVD grown monolayer MoS2 for tuneable functional nanodevices Save
- Rational Control on Quantum Emitter Formation in Carbon-Doped Monolayer Hexagonal Boron Nitride Save
- Structure evolution of hBN grown on molten Cu by regulating precursor flux during chemical vapor deposition Save
- Characterization of the interaction between graphene and copper substrate by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry Save
- Tellurium-assisted and space-confined growth of graphene single crystals Save
- Elimination of Uremic Toxins by Functionalized Graphene-Based Composite Beads for Direct Hemoperfusion Save
- Quantum emitter formation in carbon-doped monolayer hexagonal boron nitride Save
- Synthesis and properties of free-standing monolayer amorphous carbon Save
- Spark Plasma Sintering of Hybrid Nanocomposites of Hydroxyapatite Reinforced with CNTs and SS316L for Biomedical Applications Save
- Charge and energy transfer of quantum emitters in 2D heterostructures Save
- Synthesis and properties of free-standing monolayer amorphous carbon Save