Arjun Dahal

Arjun Dahal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of South Alabama, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Florida (2015) and an M.S. from the University of Minnesota Duluth (2010). His research focuses on nanotechnology, specifically synthesizing metal oxide nanoparticles to enhance photocatalytic efficiency for clean energy and environmental applications. He explores properties like crystallinity, thermal stability, and interface charge transfer in materials like TiO2 and graphene-based systems.

His work includes groundbreaking contributions to graphene-nickel interfaces, 2D dielectric monolayers, and photocatalytic material design. He actively seeks motivated students for collaborative research projects. Dahal’s publications span journals like Nature Nanotechnology, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, and APL Materials, reflecting expertise in nanomaterials, surface chemistry, and energy-related applications.