M. Mehrali

M. Mehrali is an Assistant Professor in the Thermal Engineering Group at the University of Twente, leading the Smart Thermal Energy Materials (SMARTTEM) Research Group. His research focuses on sustainable energy solutions through advanced materials science, including thermochemical materials, eco-friendly cooling, and thermal management systems. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Malaya (2012–2015), where he studied graphene materials for energy storage under Prof. Metselaar.

Professional Background:

• Since 2019: Assistant Professor at University of Twente (postdoc work focused on advanced energy materials for thermal storage).
• 2016–2018: Post-Doctoral Fellow at TU Delft, working on nanomaterials for solar energy and microfabrication.
• Earlier postdoc: University of Malaya, developing graphene-based composites for thermal energy storage.

Research Interests:

• Sustainable materials for low-carbon energy systems.
• Thermoelectric and smart materials for energy harvesting.
• Phase change materials for thermal management.

Labs/Teams: Leads the SMARTTEM Research Group, dedicated to innovative thermal energy materials.