Professor Ashok Kumar Nanjundan
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Ashok Kumar Nanjundan

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Background

Ashok is a Professor of Energy Storage at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, and an Honorary Professor at the University of Queensland (UQ). As a nanomaterial (carbon) and energy expert, he previously served as the Chief Scientific Officer at a listed company specialising in graphene production and applications. Ashok has received prestigious fellowships, including Marie-Curie, JSPS-Japan, and UQ Fellowship, and has secured several million AUD in funding for his research.

He has authored over 100 published papers and holds seven filed patents in the fields of nanomaterials and energy. His work has been featured in esteemed journals such as Chemical Review, ACS Nano, Advanced Energy Materials, Energy & Environmental Science, Nature Protocols, and Chemical Communications. Ashok is also dedicated to mentoring young researchers and students to advance the frontiers of materials science and energy storage.

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, Bharathiar University
  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, Bharathiar University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Pukyong National University
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, Griffith University
  • Member, Royal Australian Chemical Institute, Royal Australian Chemical Institute

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118 works between 2007 and 2025
All (118) Journal Article (111) Book Chapter (5) Conference Publication (2)

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2025

Journal Article

Pore accessibility matters in CO2 electrolysis: preventing H2 formation and boosting triple-phase boundary on microtubular gas-diffusion electrodes

Chen, Guoliang, Ge, Lei, Ma, Beibei, Kuang, Yizhu, Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Dorosti, Fatereh, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Zhu, Zhonghua and Wang, Hao (2025). Pore accessibility matters in CO2 electrolysis: preventing H2 formation and boosting triple-phase boundary on microtubular gas-diffusion electrodes. Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy, 363 124803, 124803. doi: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2024.124803

Pore accessibility matters in CO2 electrolysis: preventing H2 formation and boosting triple-phase boundary on microtubular gas-diffusion electrodes

2025

Journal Article

Fusion of Nitro Isomers of Naphthoquinone Enhances Capacity and Cyclability in Zn-ion Batteries

Gupta, Richa, Mohan, Nikhil George, Bell, John, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Ramanujam, Kothandaraman (2025). Fusion of Nitro Isomers of Naphthoquinone Enhances Capacity and Cyclability in Zn-ion Batteries. Sustainable Energy & Fuels. doi: 10.1039/d4se01542h

Fusion of Nitro Isomers of Naphthoquinone Enhances Capacity and Cyclability in Zn-ion Batteries

2024

Journal Article

Multivalent cation substitution boosted sodium-ion storage in NASICON-type iron-phospho-sulphate cathodes

Pinjari, Sharad Dnyanu, Dutta, Ravi Chandra, Parshanaboina, Saikumar, Mudavath, Purandas, Singha, Subhajit, Dubal, Deepak, Wang, Xijue, Bell, John, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Gaddam, Rohit Ranganathan (2024). Multivalent cation substitution boosted sodium-ion storage in NASICON-type iron-phospho-sulphate cathodes. Chemical Engineering Journal, 502 157979. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.157979

Multivalent cation substitution boosted sodium-ion storage in NASICON-type iron-phospho-sulphate cathodes

2024

Journal Article

Engineering interfacial molecular interactions on Ag hollow fibre gas diffusion electrodes for high efficiency in CO2 conversion to CO

Kuang, Yizhu, Chen, Guoliang, Mudiyanselage, Dimuthu Herath, Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ma, Beibei, Dorosti, Fatereh, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Zhu, Zhonghua, Wang, Hao and Ge, Lei (2024). Engineering interfacial molecular interactions on Ag hollow fibre gas diffusion electrodes for high efficiency in CO2 conversion to CO. Chemistry: A European Journal, 30 (72) e202403251. doi: 10.1002/chem.202403251

Engineering interfacial molecular interactions on Ag hollow fibre gas diffusion electrodes for high efficiency in CO2 conversion to CO

2024

Journal Article

Exploring the impact of in situ-formed solid–electrolyte interphase on the cycling performance of aluminum metal anodes

Rakov, Dmitrii A., Ahmed, Nashaat, Kong, Yueqi, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Popov, Ivan, Sokolov, Alexei P., Huang, Xiaodan and Yu, Chengzhong (2024). Exploring the impact of in situ-formed solid–electrolyte interphase on the cycling performance of aluminum metal anodes. ACS Nano, 18 (41), 28456-28468. doi: 10.1021/acsnano.4c11391

Exploring the impact of in situ-formed solid–electrolyte interphase on the cycling performance of aluminum metal anodes

2024

Journal Article

Recycling silicon cutting waste from photovoltaic industry into high-performance anodes for lithium-ion batteries

Zhang, Chuanlong, Li, Jianjiang, Feng, Yuanyong, Du, Guanhua, Liu, Yuxiao, Wang, Ying, Wang, Yun, Wu, Zhenzhen, Yang, Pan, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Yang, Kerong, Zhu, Xiaoyi and Zhang, Lei (2024). Recycling silicon cutting waste from photovoltaic industry into high-performance anodes for lithium-ion batteries. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 12 (37), 14099-14108. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c05566

Recycling silicon cutting waste from photovoltaic industry into high-performance anodes for lithium-ion batteries

2024

Journal Article

Doping regulation stabilizing δ‐MnO2 cathode for high‐performance aqueous aluminium‐ion batteries

Chen, Shuimei, Kong, Yueqi, Tang, Cheng, Gadelhak, Nashaat Ahmed, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Du, Aijun, Yu, Chengzhong and Huang, Xiaodan (2024). Doping regulation stabilizing δ‐MnO2 cathode for high‐performance aqueous aluminium‐ion batteries. Small, 20 (32) 2312229, e2312229. doi: 10.1002/smll.202312229

Doping regulation stabilizing δ‐MnO2 cathode for high‐performance aqueous aluminium‐ion batteries

2024

Journal Article

Site-selective Mg-doping regulated charge storage in NaFe2PO4(SO4)2 for high energy sodium-ion batteries

Pinjari, Sharad Dnyanu, Dutta, Ravi C., Chen, Shuimei, Mudavath, Purandas, Huang, Xiaodan, Bell, John, Bhatia, Suresh K., Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Gaddam, Rohit Ranganathan (2024). Site-selective Mg-doping regulated charge storage in NaFe2PO4(SO4)2 for high energy sodium-ion batteries. Chemical Engineering Journal, 493 152485, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.152485

Site-selective Mg-doping regulated charge storage in NaFe2PO4(SO4)2 for high energy sodium-ion batteries

2024

Journal Article

In situ growth of hierarchical silver sub-nanosheets on zinc nanosheets-based hollow fiber gas-diffusion electrodes for electrochemical CO2 Reduction to CO

Chen, Guoliang, Ge, Lei, Kuang, Yizhu, Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ma, Beibei, Dorosti, Fatereh, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Zhu, Zhonghua and Wang, Hao (2024). In situ growth of hierarchical silver sub-nanosheets on zinc nanosheets-based hollow fiber gas-diffusion electrodes for electrochemical CO2 Reduction to CO. Small Science, 4 (10) 2400184. doi: 10.1002/smsc.202400184

In situ growth of hierarchical silver sub-nanosheets on zinc nanosheets-based hollow fiber gas-diffusion electrodes for electrochemical CO2 Reduction to CO

2024

Journal Article

Hollow fiber gas-diffusion electrodes with tailored crystal facets for tuning syngas production in electrochemical CO2 reduction

Chen, Guoliang, Ge, Lei, Kuang, Yizhu, Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ma, Beibei, Dorosti, Fatereh, Kumar Nanjundan, Ashok, Zhu, Zhonghua and Wang, Hao (2024). Hollow fiber gas-diffusion electrodes with tailored crystal facets for tuning syngas production in electrochemical CO2 reduction. Chemical Engineering Journal, 490 151651, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.151651

Hollow fiber gas-diffusion electrodes with tailored crystal facets for tuning syngas production in electrochemical CO2 reduction

2024

Journal Article

Steering CO selectivity in CO2 electroreduction over silver microtubular gas-diffusion electrodes via surface reconstruction

Kuang, Yizhu, Chen, Guoliang, Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ma, Beibei, Dorosti, Fatereh, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Zhu, Zhonghua, Wang, Hao and Ge, Lei (2024). Steering CO selectivity in CO2 electroreduction over silver microtubular gas-diffusion electrodes via surface reconstruction. Energy and Fuels, 38 (11), 10096-10105. doi: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c01240

Steering CO selectivity in CO2 electroreduction over silver microtubular gas-diffusion electrodes via surface reconstruction

2024

Journal Article

Understanding the Solid-Electrolyte-Interface (SEI) formation in Glyme Electrolyte using Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS)

Padwal, Chinmayee, Pham, Hong Duc, Hoang, Linh Thi My, Mundree, Sagadevan, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Krishnan, Syam and Dubal, Deepak (2024). Understanding the Solid-Electrolyte-Interface (SEI) formation in Glyme Electrolyte using Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS). ChemSusChem, 17 (17) e202301866. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202301866

Understanding the Solid-Electrolyte-Interface (SEI) formation in Glyme Electrolyte using Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS)

2024

Journal Article

Structure–property–performance relationship of vanadium- and manganese-based metal–organic frameworks and their derivatives for energy storage and conversion applications

Abazari, Reza, Sanati, Soheila, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Wang, Qiyou, Dubal, Deepak P. and Liu, Min (2024). Structure–property–performance relationship of vanadium- and manganese-based metal–organic frameworks and their derivatives for energy storage and conversion applications. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 12 (19), 11149-11175. doi: 10.1039/d4ta00736k

Structure–property–performance relationship of vanadium- and manganese-based metal–organic frameworks and their derivatives for energy storage and conversion applications

2023

Journal Article

Design and advanced manufacturing of NU‐1000 metal–organic frameworks with future perspectives for environmental and renewable energy applications

Abazari, Reza, Sanati, Soheila, Bajaber, Majed A., Javed, Muhammad Sufyan, Junk, Peter C., Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Qian, Jinjie and Dubal, Deepak P. (2023). Design and advanced manufacturing of NU‐1000 metal–organic frameworks with future perspectives for environmental and renewable energy applications. Small, 20 (15) 2306353. doi: 10.1002/smll.202306353

Design and advanced manufacturing of NU‐1000 metal–organic frameworks with future perspectives for environmental and renewable energy applications

2023

Journal Article

N and S co-doped nanosheet-like porous carbon derived from sorghum biomass: mechanical nanoarchitecturing for upgraded potassium ion batteries

Kim, Minjun, Ma, Liang, Li, Zhibin, Mai, Wenjie, Amiralian, Nasim, Rowan, Alan E., Yamauchi, Yusuke, Qin, Aimiao, Afzal, Rana Arslan, Martin, Darren, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Li, Jinliang (2023). N and S co-doped nanosheet-like porous carbon derived from sorghum biomass: mechanical nanoarchitecturing for upgraded potassium ion batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 11 (31), 16626-16635. doi: 10.1039/d3ta03215a

N and S co-doped nanosheet-like porous carbon derived from sorghum biomass: mechanical nanoarchitecturing for upgraded potassium ion batteries

2023

Book Chapter

Electroactive polymers and their carbon nanocomposites for energy harvesting

Ramanujam, B.T.S., Haridass, Reshma, Muralidharan, Pranesh, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Dubal, Deepak and Annamalai, Pratheep K. (2023). Electroactive polymers and their carbon nanocomposites for energy harvesting. Nanogenerators: basic concepts, design strategies, and applications. (pp. 361-396) edited by Inamuddin, Mohd Imran Ahamed, Rajender Boddula and Tariq Altalhi. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781003187615-15

Electroactive polymers and their carbon nanocomposites for energy harvesting

2023

Journal Article

Cathode Choices for Rechargeable Aluminium Batteries: The Past Decade and Future

Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Huang, Xiaodan (2023). Cathode Choices for Rechargeable Aluminium Batteries: The Past Decade and Future. Materials Lab, 2. doi: 10.54227/mlab.20220055

Cathode Choices for Rechargeable Aluminium Batteries: The Past Decade and Future

2022

Journal Article

Nanostructure-dependent electrochemical properties of Nb2O5 for long-life Li-ion batteries

Krishnan, Syam G., Pham, Hong Duc, Mahale, Kiran, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Dubal, Deepak (2022). Nanostructure-dependent electrochemical properties of Nb2O5 for long-life Li-ion batteries. ACS Applied Engineering Materials, 1 (1), 1-8. doi: 10.1021/acsaenm.2c00113

Nanostructure-dependent electrochemical properties of Nb2O5 for long-life Li-ion batteries

2022

Journal Article

Graphene-based metal–organic framework hybrids for applications in catalysis, environmental, and energy technologies

Jayaramulu, Kolleboyina, Mukherjee, Soumya, Morales, Dulce M., Dubal, Deepak P., Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Schneemann, Andreas, Masa, Justus, Kment, Stepan, Schuhmann, Wolfgang, Otyepka, Michal, Zbořil, Radek and Fischer, Roland A. (2022). Graphene-based metal–organic framework hybrids for applications in catalysis, environmental, and energy technologies. Chemical Reviews, 122 (24), 17241-17338. doi: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00270

Graphene-based metal–organic framework hybrids for applications in catalysis, environmental, and energy technologies

2022

Journal Article

Enabling two-electron redox chemistry of P-type organic cathode for high-capacity aluminium-ion batteries

Kong, Yueqi, Tang, Cheng, Lei, Chang, Nanjundan, Ashok K., Chen, Shuimei, Ahmed, Nashaat, Rakov, Dmitrii, Du, Aijun, Huang, Xiaodan and Yu, Chengzhong (2022). Enabling two-electron redox chemistry of P-type organic cathode for high-capacity aluminium-ion batteries. Nano Energy, 102 107727, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.107727

Enabling two-electron redox chemistry of P-type organic cathode for high-capacity aluminium-ion batteries

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2021
    Preparation of Nanocellulose & Nanocomposites as Multifunctional Materials derived from Biomass towards Sustainable Developments (SPARC grant administered by Jamia Millia Islamia)
    Jamia Millia Islamia
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Biomass derived binder-free carbon anodes for sodium-ion batteries
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Functionalised graphene materials for the development of next generation advanced supercapacitors and Lithium-ion battery devices
    UQ Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
    Open grant

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  • Carbon Nanomaterials
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  • Energy Storage and Conversion
  • Polymer Synthesis

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