Mohamed Ibrahim

am a chemical engineer at The University of Queensland specialising in electrochemical engineering, carbon dioxide conversion and transport phenomena. My research combines experimental investigation, electrochemical diagnostics and computer modelling to understand how materials and operating conditions influence the performance of technologies that use electricity to drive chemical reactions.

My current work focuses on CO2 electrolysis, which converts carbon dioxide into useful chemical products. I investigate gas diffusion electrodes and membrane electrode assemblies, examining how chemical reactions, water distribution and the movement of gases and ions interact to determine efficiency and operational stability.

I use electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to probe processes inside operating devices, alongside multiphysics modelling to explain experimental observations and evaluate potential improvements. A central theme of my work is connecting behaviour at electrode surfaces with the performance of the complete reactor. My broader interests include electrocatalysis, electrochemical reaction engineering, reactor design and reliable methods for assessing emerging technologies.

I hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering from The University of Queensland. Alongside my research, I contribute to chemical engineering teaching and student supervision, supporting the development of practical skills in experimentation, modelling and engineering analysis.