معرفی
Dr. Dinesh Shetty is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Khalifa University (UAE), where he has been active since 2019. His multidisciplinary research integrates material science, supramolecular chemistry, and catalysis to address challenges in water purification, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability. He leads projects on covalent organic frameworks (COFs), porous polymers, and hybrid materials, with innovations exhibited at the Dubai Expo2020.
Education
- Ph.D. in Science, Seoul National University, South Korea
- MSc, Mangalore University, India
Research Focus
Dr. Shetty's group specializes in designing functional porous materials for real-world applications. Key areas include:
- Development of COF membranes for oil-water separation and toxic dye removal
- Photocatalytic systems for CO2 conversion and hydrogen production
- Polymers for dialysis waste capture and water remediation
- Hybrid catalysts for blue ammonia synthesis
Publication Trends
Recent articles (2021-2022) emphasize environmental applications of porous materials, particularly COF-based membranes for water treatment and photocatalysts for CO2 conversion. His work consistently bridges fundamental chemistry with scalable solutions for sustainability.
Awards & Grants
- Young Investigator Awards (Korean Cancer Research Foundation & Nuclear Medicine Society)
- Abu Dhabi Award for Research Excellence (AARE-2020, 1M AED)
- US National Academy of Science Seed Grant
- Khalifa University CIRA Grant (2.1M AED)
Research Team & Advising
Dr. Shetty mentors 12+ graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Current projects include electrochemical desalination membranes and photocatalytic CO2 reduction. His group collaborates with institutions globally and has been featured at international conferences for innovation in porous materials.
