Innovative Research Award
| Mohammad Rezaul Karim |
| Affiliation |
King Saud University |
| Country |
Saudi Arabia |
| Scopus ID |
56820318000 |
| Documents |
215 Publications |
| Citations |
6,411 (WoS)
8,221 (Google Scholar) |
| h-index |
42 (WoS)
48 (Google Scholar) |
| Subject Area |
Solid State Sensors |
| Event |
Global Sensor Awards |
Mohammad Rezaul Karim
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Mohammad Rezaul Karim, is a distinguished academic researcher and Professor at the Center of Excellence for Research in Engineering Materials (CEREM), King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His scholarly work spans nanotechnology, electrospinning nanofiber membranes, renewable energy systems, supercapacitors, advanced nanocomposites, water treatment technologies, and biomedical materials engineering. Over the course of his academic career, Professor Karim has established a globally recognized research profile through interdisciplinary scientific innovation, international collaborations, high-impact publications, and technology-oriented material development.[1]
He has contributed extensively to the fields of nanomaterials synthesis, polymer engineering, graphene-based technologies, solar cells, energy storage systems, and advanced membrane fabrication. His research output includes more than 215 scientific publications, multiple patents, book chapters, graduate supervision, and participation in globally collaborative research initiatives involving institutions across Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Australia, Japan, Canada, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom.[2]
Abstract
Professor Mohammad Rezaul Karim is internationally recognized for his multidisciplinary research contributions in nanotechnology, advanced engineering materials, renewable energy applications, electrochemical energy storage systems, and environmental remediation technologies. His academic work integrates chemistry, materials science, nanofabrication, and engineering innovation to address emerging challenges associated with sustainability, clean energy, healthcare materials, and industrial nanotechnology applications. His investigations into electrospun nanofibrous membranes, conductive polymers, graphene-based composites, quantum dots, supercapacitors, and advanced solar cell systems have generated substantial scholarly impact and technological relevance.[3]
The researcher has received multiple prestigious recognitions, including the King Saud University Award for Scientific Excellence and inclusion among the world’s top 2% scientists. His publication portfolio reflects sustained academic productivity in high-ranking international journals, while his collaborative research projects demonstrate strong engagement with global scientific communities and innovation-oriented research ecosystems.[4]
Keywords
Nanotechnology; Electrospinning; Nanofiber Membranes; Renewable Energy; Supercapacitors; Graphene; Quantum Dots; Conducting Polymers; Water Treatment; Energy Storage; Solar Cells; Nanocomposites; Electrochemical Engineering; Biomedical Materials; Sustainable Materials Science; Thin Film Solar Cells; Advanced Composites; Membrane Distillation; Sensors; Hydrogen Generation.
Introduction
Mohammad Rezaul Karim completed his PhD in Physical Chemistry from Kyungpook National University, South Korea, where he specialized in electrically conducting polymer nanomaterials and property modification techniques. Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed both his B.Sc. (Honors) and M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.[5]
Following his doctoral training, he served as a postdoctoral researcher in South Korea before joining King Saud University in 2009. Over the years, he progressed through academic ranks from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and subsequently to Full Professor at CEREM. His academic responsibilities have included graduate teaching, research supervision, collaborative project leadership, and international research coordination.[6]
His career demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration between chemistry, nanotechnology, engineering materials, and sustainable energy applications. The breadth of his research reflects both scientific depth and translational potential across industrial, biomedical, and environmental sectors.[7]
Research Profile
Professor Karim’s research portfolio is centered on advanced nanomaterials engineering and multifunctional material systems. His investigations into electrospun nanofiber membrane composites have contributed to applications involving water purification, toxic material removal, drug delivery systems, sensors, tissue engineering, dentistry, agricultural technologies, and microelectronics.[8]
Another major focus of his work involves intrinsically conducting polymer nanomaterials and their hybridization with nanoparticles, metal oxides, activated carbon, graphene, carbon nanotubes, and quantum dots. His studies have expanded the functional performance of conductive polymer systems for energy storage, sensing technologies, and electrochemical applications.[9]
His research activities additionally include solar cell engineering, thin-film photovoltaic systems, graphene-based materials development, hydrogen generation technologies, wastewater treatment systems, photocatalysis, and supercapacitor electrode engineering. These contributions collectively support sustainable energy innovation and environmentally responsive engineering solutions.[10]
Research Contributions
Professor Karim has contributed significantly to the development of electrospun polymeric nanofibers with multifunctional structural properties. His work on PBAT/PLA-based electrospun protective clothing systems introduced enhanced superhydrophobicity, breathability, thermal insulation, and protective characteristics suitable for disability-oriented wearable technologies.[11]
In the area of renewable energy and electrochemical storage systems, he has published influential research concerning Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors, graphene-based electrode systems, MOF-derived oxide composites, and advanced nanoporous carbon materials for hydrogen storage and electrochemical applications.[12]
His investigations into nanofibrous membranes for wastewater remediation have demonstrated practical strategies for removing heavy metal ions, sulfathiazole contaminants, and industrial pollutants using advanced polymeric and carbon-based nanostructures.[13]
Professor Karim’s collaborative research activities further include partnerships with Swansea University, National University of Malaysia, NIMS Japan, Queensland universities, KAUST, KFUPM, and several globally recognized researchers. These collaborations have strengthened international research exchange and interdisciplinary technological development.[14]
Publications
Professor Karim has authored and co-authored more than 215 scholarly publications in internationally indexed journals. His research articles appear in leading journals such as Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Energy Storage, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Desalination, Polymers, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, and International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.[15]
Several of his publications focus on supercapacitor development, electrospinning technologies, photocatalytic nanostructures, hydrogen storage materials, membrane engineering, and renewable energy conversion systems. His research output also includes patents, books, book chapters, and graduate supervision contributions.[16]
Among his highly cited publications are works related to graphene nanostructures for energy storage, perovskite solar cells, CdTe solar cell fabrication, activated porous carbon nanosheets, and advanced wastewater treatment nanocomposites.[17]
Research Impact
The scholarly influence of Professor Karim is reflected through strong citation metrics and sustained publication activity across multidisciplinary research domains. According to Web of Science records, he maintains an h-index of 42 with more than 6,400 citations, while Google Scholar reports over 8,200 citations and an h-index of 48.[18]
His inclusion among the world’s top 2% scientists highlights the international recognition of his research contributions and scientific productivity. Furthermore, his role in multiple funded projects supported by organizations such as MEWA, K.A. CARE, NPST, and King Salman Center for Disability Research demonstrates the practical and strategic relevance of his scientific investigations.[19]
Professor Karim has also played a substantial academic mentorship role through graduate supervision and advanced postgraduate teaching in nanotechnology, nanocomposite science, characterization of nanostructures, solar cell technology, and advanced composite engineering.[20]
Award Suitability
Professor Mohammad Rezaul Karim demonstrates a highly suitable profile for recognition under an international research excellence award category due to his extensive scholarly output, sustained interdisciplinary innovation, impactful scientific collaborations, and contributions to sustainable engineering technologies. His academic record reflects consistent engagement with high-impact research addressing energy sustainability, advanced materials development, environmental remediation, and biomedical engineering challenges.[21]
The combination of internationally recognized publications, global research collaborations, patents, teaching leadership, graduate supervision, and prestigious academic honors collectively establish his standing as a distinguished contributor to contemporary materials science and nanotechnology research.[22]
Conclusion
Mohammad Rezaul Karim has established a prominent international academic profile through impactful research in nanotechnology, advanced engineering materials, electrochemical energy systems, and environmental applications. His interdisciplinary scientific approach integrates fundamental chemistry, materials engineering, and applied technological innovation to support sustainable and high-performance engineering solutions.[23]
Through extensive scholarly publications, collaborative international projects, patents, and academic mentorship, he has contributed meaningfully to the advancement of nanomaterials science and renewable energy technologies. His research achievements and sustained global academic influence continue to strengthen his recognition within the international scientific community.[24]
External Links
References
- King Saud University. (n.d.). Faculty profile: Mohammad Rezaul Karim.
http://fac.ksu.edu.sa/mkarim/
- Elsevier Scopus. (n.d.). Author details: Mohammad Rezaul Karim, Author ID 56820318000.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56820318000
- Karim, M. R., et al. (2024). Electrospun PEI/PAN membrane for advanced Zn ion hybrid supercapacitors. Journal of Energy Storage.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.110974
- Aijaz, M. O., et al. (2023). Anti-fouling/wetting electrospun nanofibrous membranes for membrane distillation desalination: A comprehensive review.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2023.116475
- Immanuel, S., et al. (2021). Graphene based nanostructures for energy storage and biomedical applications.
https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202100139