Rate My Professor Mohd Hasbi Ab Rahim

His research focuses on the design and application of heterogeneous catalysts for the selective transformation of nonrenewable and renewable resources into value-added chemicals. Key areas include direct catalytic conversion of methane to methanol, solvent-free oxidation of hydrocarbons, biomass valorization via hydrothermal carbonization, biodiesel production, and nanomaterials for energy storage such as supercapacitors and lithium-ion battery cathodes. Notable publications include 'Solvent-free oxidation of primary carbon-hydrogen bonds in toluene using Au-Pd alloy nanoparticles' (Science, 2011), 'Direct catalytic conversion of methane to methanol in an aqueous medium by using copper-promoted Fe-ZSM-5' (Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2012), 'Hydrothermal carbonization of lignocellulosic biomass for carbon rich material preparation: A review' (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2019), 'Oxidation of methane to methanol with hydrogen peroxide using supported gold-palladium alloy nanoparticles' (Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2013), and 'Characterization of MgCo2O4 as an electrode for high performance supercapacitors' (Electrochimica Acta, 2015). He has delivered public lectures, including a Professor Public Lecture on 'Catalysis Technology: Facilitating the Transition to a Sustainable Future' in 2024, and is recognized among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University rankings. His work has significant impact in sustainable chemistry and energy technologies.