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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ü  S.S. Ali, Y. Gogotsi et al., “Electronegativity-Driven Ion Kinetics in Ti₃CNTₓ MXene for High-Performance Electro-Ionic Soft Actuation”, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2026. IF: 8.3 [1]

ü  S.S. Ali et al., “Two-Dimensional Nb₂C MXene Thin Films for Electro-Ionic Actuation”, RSC Advances, 2026. IF: 6.1 [2]

ü  S. Ahmad, R. Ali, S.S. Ali et al., “Electrochemical properties and energy storage performance of a GeC-Al2SO heterostructure: A first-principles study”, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2026. IF: 3.7,  [3]

ü  D.V. Lam, S.S. Ali et al., “Dry Synthesis of Sulphur-Terminated MXene as Multifunctional Catalyst for Stable Lithium Sulfur Batteries”, Small, 2025, IF:13.3 [4]

ü  S.S. Ali et al., “MXene-Cobalt Hybrid Electrodes for Electroactive Artificial Muscle”, Advanced Engineering Materials, 2024. IF: 3.6. [5]

ü  B. Wicklein, Y. Gogotsi, S.S. Ali, et al., “Influence of MXene Composition on Triboelectricity of MXene-Alginate Nanocomposites”, ACS Nano, 2024, IF: 17.1. [6]

ü  M. Garai, S.S. Ali, et al., “Multifunctional and Electronically Conjugated Triazine Framework for Superior Electro-Ionic Artificial Muscles”, Advanced Functional Materials, IF: 19.0 [7]

ü  M. Khan, S.S. Ali et al., “Wearable Haptics for Orthotropic Actuation based on Perpendicularly Nested Auxetic SMA Knotting”, Advanced Materials, 2024, IF:29.4 [8]

ü  M. Garai, S.S. Ali, et al., “Metal organic framework‐MXene nanoarchitecture for fast responsive and ultra‐stable electro‐ionic artificial muscles”, Advanced Functional Materials, 2023, IF: 19.0 [9]

ü  P. Sambyal, S.S. Ali et al., “Magnetically and Electrically Responsive Soft Actuator Derived from Ferromagnetic Bimetallic Organic Framework”, Small, 2023. IF: 13.3,  [10]

ü  S.S. Ali et al., “Design and Fabrication Of Cost-Effective Solar Water Heater For Single House Utility”, Proceedings of IMEC, 2019. [11]

ü  S.S. Ali et al., “Performance prediction of MEMS-based resistojet thruster through CFD”, Journal of Space and Technology, 2015. [12]