Dr. Muhammad Fahad Arshad - Professional CV Website

Hi, I'm Dr. Muhammad Fahad Arshad — Post-Doctorate Researcher (Chemical & Biochemical Sciences) at UM6P, Morocco 🇲🇦

Computational & Experimental Catalysis · Kinetics & Thermochemistry

🔬 Currently: Post-Doctorate Researcher at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), Ben Guerir — Hydrogen production, CO₂ valorization, molecular dynamics, DFT, LLM/ML (2025–present)

🧪 Previously: Post-Doctorate Researcher at Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 🇨🇳 — led & mentored international researchers (2023–2024)

🎓 PhD in Engineering Thermophysics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences — heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, hydrogen production, DFT (2017–2023)

🎓 BSc Mechanical Engineering (Fluid Dynamics), University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore 🇵🇰 (2012–2016)

📍 Based in Morocco · 🌐 Professional Website

💻 I love building reliable modeling & data pipelines for catalysis and energy systems

🧠 Interests: DFT, MD, reaction kinetics (Cantera/CHEMKIN), ML for materials & mechanisms

💬 Ask me anything via Issues

📫 Reach me: m.fahad1448@gmail.com

🎯 Research Focus

🔬 Heterogeneous Catalysis: Design and optimization of catalytic materials for energy conversion

⚡ Hydrogen Production: Photocatalytic and thermocatalytic hydrogen generation systems

🌱 CO₂ Valorization: Converting carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals and fuels

💻 Computational Chemistry: DFT calculations, molecular dynamics, and chemical kinetics modeling

⚗️ Reactor Engineering: Novel photocatalytic and photolysis reactor design and implementation

🤖 Machine Learning: Application of LLM and ML techniques to catalysis research

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🔥 Languages & Frameworks & Tools & Abilities 🔥

💻 Programming & Development

🔬 Scientific Computing & ML

🎨 Design & Engineering Tools

🧪 Scientific Software Expertise

Computational Chemistry & Modeling:

• DFT Software: Quantum ESPRESSO, VASP, Gaussian, Materials Studio
• Molecular Dynamics: LAMMPS (Large-scale Atomic/Molecular Massively Parallel Simulator)
• Chemical Kinetics: Cantera, CHEMKIN-PRO for reaction mechanism analysis

Experimental & Analytical Techniques:

• Characterization: XRD, XPS, Raman Spectroscopy, BET, SEM, EDS
• Synthesis Methods: Sol-gel processing, Flame synthesis, Wet impregnation, CVD

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🏆 Awards and Honors

• Outstanding International Student - University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2022)
• CAS-TWAS Fellowship - The World Academy of Sciences (2020-2024)
• Belt and Road Fellowship - University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2017-2020)
• Top Crisis Manager - University of Engineering and Technology (2016)

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⚡ GitHub Stats ⚡

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👨‍💻 Featured Research & Repositories 👨‍💻

📚 Recent Publications

11+ peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals including ACS Omega, Materials Research Bulletin, Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, and Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research.

📊 Citation Metrics: 82+ total citations | h-index: Available on Google Scholar

🔗 Complete Publication List: Visit my professional website for the full list with links and citation counts.

🤝 Let's Connect!

📍 Based in Morocco | 🌍 Open to Collaborations | 💬 Ask me about Catalysis & Hydrogen Research

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