Saddam Sk
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Aligarh Muslim University
0000-0002-7504-736X
About
Dr. Saddam Sk is a materials chemist specializing in electrocatalysis, photocatalysis and hydrogen energy conversion. His research focuses on the rational design of non-precious metal catalysts and their integration into membrane electrode assembly (MEA) systems for Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) water electrolysis.
He completed his PhD in Chemical Science, where his work centered on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and their hybrid composites as photo(electro)catalysts for energy conversion. His research involved defect engineering, heterostructure design, and detailed structure–performance correlation using advanced spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques. He has contributed to the development of several high-performance catalyst systems with improved activity and stability.
Building on this foundation, his current research extends toward practical device-level applications. He is actively working on interface-engineered catalyst systems for efficient hydrogen production, with emphasis on catalyst layer optimization, charge transfer control, and long-term durability in MEA-based AEM electrolyzers. His work also includes the development of hydrogen stack components, system integration, and performance validation in collaboration with industry.
Dr. Sk’s research aims to bridge the gap between fundamental materials chemistry and scalable energy technologies. His long-term goal is to develop cost-effective, durable, and industrially relevant hydrogen production systems based on non-noble metal catalysts, advancing sustainable, clean energy solutions.
He is interested in collaborative research in electrocatalysis, AEM water electrolysis, advanced functional materials, and hydrogen energy systems.
👉 Electrocatalysis | AEM Electrolysis | MEA Systems | Hydrogen Energy | Photocatalysis
Employment
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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur Post-Doctoral Research Fellow2026 - Present
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Indian Institute of Chemical Technology PhD2019 - 2025
Education
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Aligarh Muslim University postgraduate2016 - 2018
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Aligarh Muslim University undergraduate2013 - 2016
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (27)
- Recent Advances in Single-Atom Catalyst for Solar Energy Conversion: A Comprehensive Review and Future Outlook Save
- ZIF-67 templated Co3O4/[email protected] p-n heterojunction with a perfect d-band alignment boost photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction Save
- Defects in MOFs for Photocatalytic Water Reduction to Hydrogen Generation: From Fundamental Understanding to State-of-Art Materials Save
- A bifunctional cobalt bis(terpyridine) complex for efficient water splitting to green hydrogen generation Save
- Defect-rich UiO-66@g-C3N4/Ni frameworks as efficient water splitting photocatalysts Save
- Illuminating light on D-π-A Zn porphyrin dyes for efficient solar to chemical fuel generation Save
- Sputtering thin films: Materials, applications, challenges and future directions Save
- Controlled Ni doping on a g-C3N4/CuWO4 photocatalyst for improved hydrogen evolution Save
- Post-synthetic modulation of UiO-66-NH2 with a cobaloxime catalyst for efficient hydrogen production Save
- Modulated Ultrathin NiCo-LDH Nanosheet-Decorated Zr3+-Rich Defective NH2-UiO-66 Nanostructure for Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Save