Postdoctoral Research: Focused on kirigami-inspired nanomaterial architectures for thermoelectric generator (TEG) applications, utilizing advanced thin-film fabrication and nanocomposite engineering techniques.

Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical): Investigated MXene-based soft actuators through synthesis, characterization, and performance testing, including safe and green molten salt synthesis routes. The research integrated MXene–polymer composites to develop materials with coupled magnetic and electric actuation properties.

Master of Science (Mechanical – Thermofluids): Conducted CFD-based performance prediction of a MEMS resistojet thruster, emphasizing microscale thermofluidic analysis and propulsion efficiency.

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical): Designed and analyzed a solar water heater system for domestic renewable energy applications.

Research Expertise: Thermofluids, functional nanomaterials, soft actuation, thin films, and thermal–electrical energy conversion systems.

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Published Research

• S.S. Ali, I.-K. Oh et al., “MXene-Cobalt Hybrid Electrodes for Electroactive Artificial Muscle”, Advanced Engineering Materials, 2024. IF: 3.6, Q1. [Link 1] 
• M. Khan, S.S. Ali, I.-K. Oh et al., “Wearable Haptics for Orthotropic Actuation based on Perpendicularly Nested Auxetic SMA Knotting”, Advanced Materials, 2024, IF:29.4, Q1 [Link 2]
• D.V.Lam, S.S. Ali, I.-K. Oh “Dry Synthesis of Sulfur-Terminated MXene as Multifunctional Catalyst for Stable Lithium Sulfur Batteries”, Small, 2024, IF:13.3, Q1 [Link] 
• B. Wickedlin, S.S. Ali, I.-K. Oh et al., “Influence of MXene Composition on Triboelectricity of MXene-Alginate Nanocomposites”, ACS Nano, 2024, IF: 17.1, Q1. [Link 3]
• M. Garai, S.S. Ali, I.-K. Oh et al., “Multifunctional and Electronically Conjugated Triazine Framework for

Superior Electro-Ionic Artificial Muscles”, Advanced Functional Materials, IF: 19.0, Q1. [Link 4]

• S.S. Ali, I.-K. Oh et al., “Multi-Modal Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Ti3CN and Ti3C2 MXenes for Advanced Soft Actuators”, (drafted) Sensors & Actuators, B, 2024. IF: 8.4, Q1. [Link 5] 
• M. Garai, S.S. Ali, I.-K. Oh., “Metal organic framework‐MXene nanoarchitecture for fast responsive and ultra‐stable electro‐ionic artificial muscles”, Advanced Functional Materials, 2023, IF: 19.0, Q1. [Link 6]  
• P. Sambyal, S.S. Ali, I.-K. Oh., “Magnetically and Electrically Responsive Soft Actuator Derived from Ferromagnetic Bimetallic Organic Framework”, Small, 2023. IF: 13.3, Q1. [Link 7]
• S.S. Ali et al., “Design and Fabrication Of Cost-Effective Solar Water Heater For Single House
• Utility”, Proceedings of IMEC, 2019.  [Link 8]
• S.S. Ali et al., “Performance prediction of Mems based resistojet thruster through CFD”, Journal of Space and Technology, 2015. [Link 9]

International/ Domestic Conference

• S. S. Ali and I.-K. Oh*, “Ti3CNTx MXene: Revolutionizing Soft Actuation for Bio-Inspired Haptic Devices”, The Korean Society for Composite Materials (KSCM 2024), Busan, South Korea, November, 2024. [KSCM]
• S. S. Ali, I.-K. Oh*, “Sustainable Nb-Based MXene Electrodes for Soft Robotics and Energy Applications via Molten Salt Synthesis”, Active Materials and Soft Mechatronics (AMSM), Incheon, South Korea, October 2024. [AMSM]
• M. Khan, S. Oh, W. Ji, S.S. Ali, I.-K. Oh*, “An Independently Controlled Ortho directional active fabric used on knotted shape memory alloys (SMA) for wearable haptics”, 11th Asian Conference on Multibody Dynamics (ACMD), Suwon, South Korea, August, 2024. [ACMD]
• S. S. Ali, M. Mahato, M.Garai, D.V. Lam, A. Dewan, M. Khan, Y. Yang, I.-K. Oh*, “Clash of MXene Titans: Ti3CN vs. Ti3C2Tx in Soft Actuator Design”, The Korean Society for Composite Materials (KSCM 2024), Jeju, South Korea, April, 2024. [KSCM]
• Y. Yang, S. Oh, M. Khan, W. Ji, S.S. Ali, I.-K. Oh*, “Enhancing Bistable Actuation with Embedded Shape Memory Alloy Wires”, The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers (KSME 2024), Yeosu, South Korea, April, 2024. [KSME]
• M. Khan, S. Oh, Y. Yang, W. Ji, S.S. Ali, I.-K. Oh*, “Bi-Directional Independently Actuated Smart Fabric Based on Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) for Haptics Applications”, The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers (KSME 2024), Yeosu, South Korea, April, 2024. [KSME]
• S. S. Ali, P. Sambyal, M. Mahato, V. H. Nguyen, I.-K. Oh*, “Green Molten Salt Preparation and Characterization of Cobalt Doped Mxene”, The 11th International Conference on Green Composites (ICGC-11), Changwon Exhibition Convention Center, Changwon, South Korea, November, 2022. [ICGC]
• X. Zeng, P. Sambyal, S. Nam, H. Yoo, V. H. Nguyen, S. S. Ali, I.-K. Oh*, “Aluminum rich MXene coating for dendritefree anode-free lithium metal batteries”, The 11th International Conference on Green Composites (ICGC-11), Changwon Exhibition Convention Center, Changwon, South Korea, November, 2022. [ICGC]
• S. S. Ali, P. Sambyal, M. Mahato, G. Valurouthu, I.-K. Oh*, “Preparation and Characterization of Cobalt doped MXene hybrid using molten salt method”, The Korean society for composite materials (KSCM 2022), Changwon Convention Center, Changwon, South Korea, November, 2022. [KSCM]
• X. Zeng, P. Sambyal, S. Nam, H. Yoo, V. H. Nguyen, S. S. Ali, I.-K. Oh*, “MXene Coating for Controlling Dendrite Growth in Anode-Free Lithium Metal Batteries”, The Korean society for composite materials (KSCM 2022), Changwon Convention Center, Changwon, South Korea, November, 2022. [KSCM]
• S. S. Ali, I.-K. Oh*, “Electrospun MXene Polymer Film Preparation and Characterization”, The Korean Society for composite materials (KSCM 2022), Jeju International Convention Center (ICC), Jeju, South Korea, May, 2022. [KSCM]

Journal Cover Page 

M. Garai, M. Mahato, S. Nam, E. Kim, D. Seo, Y. Lee, V.H. Nguyen, S. Oh, P. Sambyal, H. Yoo, A.K. Taseer, S.S. Ali, H. Han, C.W. Ahn, J. Kim, I.-K.Oh* “Metal organic framework‐MXene nanoarchitecture for fast responsive and ultra‐stable electro‐ionic artificial muscles”, Advanced Functional Materials, 2023. [Cover 1]