0000-0003-4365-6379 About
Dr Yasir Arafat is a chemical engineer with a diverse background and extensive expertise in catalysis, focusing on electrocatalysis and thermocatalysis, as well as resource recovery. His research interests span the entire lifecycle of batteries, from upstream resource recovery for batteries to midstream battery development (e.g., Lithium-ion batteries and metal-air batteries), and downstream initiatives such as battery recycling. His work is known for its comprehensiveness and impact. Currently, he is involved in the iMOVE CRC project titled ‘Addressing Electric Vehicle Battery Repurposing Challenges.’
Arafat possesses substantial knowledge and hands-on experience in fabricating functional battery materials, including zinc–air and all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries. He earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Curtin University, where his thesis focused on the ‘Development of metal-organic-framework-integrated high-performance zinc-air batteries.’ He is also proficient in resource recovery techniques such as hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy. Arafat strongly advocates for harnessing local capabilities, exemplified by his leadership in developing metal-air batteries using indigenous zinc resources, highlighting their potential in advancing battery technology.
Previously, Arafat conducted research at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia (2010-2018), focusing on resource recovery, hydrogen production via syngas production, and methane decomposition. He has significantly contributed to various industrial projects, including the development of novel reagents for phosphate flotation. Arafat has published his research findings in highly cited journals such as Advanced Energy Materials, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, and Nano-Micro Letters.
Employment
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Edith Cowan University Senior Research Engineer2024 - Present
Education
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Curtin University PhD2018 - 2022
Projects & Funding
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Publications (26)
- Reinforcement Learning for Cathode Material Design Through Sequential Decision-Making Frameworks Save
- A bi-functional air electrode developed from a dual-MOF strategy for high-performance zinc–air batteries Save
- CoNiFe-layered double hydroxide decorated Co-N-C network as a robust bi-functional oxygen electrocatalyst for zinc-air batteries Save
- Organic ligand-facilitated in situ exsolution of CoFe alloys over Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3−δ perovskite toward enhanced oxygen electrocatalysis for rechargeable Zn-air batteries Save
- Design of Three‐Dimensional Air Cathode in Zinc–Air Batteries Save
- Zinc-Air Batteries: Introduction, Design Principles and Emerging Technologies Save
- Rational design of ZnO-zeolite imidazole hybrid nanoparticles with reduced charge recombination for enhanced photocatalysis Save
- Design of Three-Dimensional Air Cathode in Zinc-Air Batteries Save
- Metal-free carbon based air electrodes for Zn-air batteries: Recent advances and perspective Save
- Advances in Zeolite Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) Derived Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysts and Their Application in Zinc–Air Batteries Save