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Professional Profile• I am an early-stage researcher dedicated to carrying out research that advances nanomaterials and technology for environmental sustainability.• I am currently a PhD candidate in PartCat Group, School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW, as a PhD student.• I believe in proactive collaboration and reliability, valuing effective communication and long-term professional relationships.• My commitment to research is driven by a thirst for knowledge and a focus on ongoing learning and growth.Research Interests• Heterogeneous Catalysis• Hydrogen generation • Water Decontamination• Nanomaterials • DFTAcademic Background:• My academic background perfectly aligns with the demands of interdisciplinary research in catalysis. • I boast a Master's in Nanoscience and Technology and a Bachelor's in Physics, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering.Research Experience• My current project focuses on designing and developing model catalysts for ammonia decomposition and exploring the key properties via experimental and first principle computational methods. • During my master's project, I worked on developing two novel nanocomposite solar photocatalysts for the degradation of emerging organic water pollutants such as textile dyes and fluoroquinolone antibiotics. Notably, this endeavour has resulted in a significant milestone: co-inventor of a patented photocatalyst.