Research

We synthesize functional (coordination) materials and compounds to address global challenges, including advanced healthcare, environmental sustainability, and clean energy. Our primary focus is on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their composites. By harnessing the unique properties of MOFs—such as their tunable porosity, high surface area, and chemical versatility—we aim to:

• Advanced Healthcare: Investigate the applications of MOFs in drug delivery systems, biosensors, and imaging agents to enable more precise, personalised and effective medical treatments.
• Environmental Sustainability: Create MOF-based systems for gas separation, carbon capture and storage, and pollutant removal, contributing to energy-efficient processes, a cleaner environment, and the reduction of industrial emissions.
• Clean Energy: Drive innovation in areas such as methane storage, carbon capture, proton conductivity, and energy-efficient catalysis, thereby supporting the transition to renewable energy sources and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

Our work integrates advanced materials design, experimental validation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure that MOF-based technologies address critical challenges in energy, environmental sustainability, and healthcare, paving the way for a more sustainable and healthier future.