Dr. Zeyad Abdulfattah is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemistry at Khalifa University. He received his PhD in Physics (Materials Science) from Khalifa University in 2025, during which he developed ferrites–TMDs nanocomposites for advanced electrochemical energy storage applications.
His research lies at the intersection of nanomaterials and nanocomposites engineering, electrochemistry, and computational modeling, with a focus on understanding and controlling structure–property relationships at the nanoscale. He combines experimental synthesis and advanced characterization techniques with density functional theory (DFT) simulations to probe charge transport, ion diffusion, and interfacial phenomena in functional materials.
Dr. Abdulfattah has extensive experience in the synthesis of nanomaterials and nanocomposites, advanced characterization tools, electrochemical techniques, and DFT simulations. His work has been recognized twice with the Young Researcher Award from Khalifa University.
His current research focuses on the interface-controlled synthesis and advanced characterization of halide perovskite materials for energy-related applications. He is particularly interested in defect engineering, interfacial charge transfer, and stability challenges, aiming to bridge the gap between nanoscale material design and device-level performance through integrated experimental and computational approaches.
Dr. Abdulfattah was also a Visiting Researcher at the Institute of Nanotechnology at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany from September to December 2024. During this period, he worked on the synthesis and advanced characterization of nanomaterials for potassium-ion battery applications. His work involved exploring in-situ electrochemical transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to monitor structural and morphological evolution during electrochemical cycling, providing nanoscale insights into ion transport and material stability.
This experience strengthened his ability to connect real-time structural evolution with electrochemical performance, supporting his broader research focus on interface engineering and dynamic processes in energy materials.
