My research in nanoengineering system lab focuses on the design and development of robust surfaces for phase change applications (condensation, anti-icing and anti-fouling) and metal/covalent-organic frameworks (MOFs/COFs) based membranes for desalination and purification. The excellent research support and facilities in UCL Mechanical Engineering and multidisciplinary nature of my group helped me achieving several milestones including publications, GB patent filing and submission/preparation of several proposals.

Currently, I am extending these findings and exploiting exceptional MOF/COFs structures to develop:  i) surface that can hold the lubricant permanently to produce robust liquid infused slippery surface. ii) a solution to the unwanted crystal formation on surfaces via nanoengineering of COF pores including theoretical understanding using AB initio molecular simulations and iii) MOF-Nylon membranes for desalination in collaboration with Prof. Hans-Jürgen Butt’s team (MPIP, Germany).