Ankit Sharma specialises in the design and development of MOF–semiconductor heterostructures for electrocatalysis and energy storage, with a focus on hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions.
Ankit Sharma is a PhD student at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, under the supervision of Professor Yusuke Yamauchi. His research is centered on the development of sustainable electrode materials for energy storage and electrocatalysis, with a particular focus on the valorisation of metal–organic framework (MOF) and semiconductor-based heterostructures. His work aims to advance green energy technologies by integrating engineered nanomaterials into critical electrochemical processes such as the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Before joining UQ, Ankit completed his Master’s degree in Materials Science at the University of Allahabad, India, where he gained hands-on experience in material synthesis and electrochemical characterization. His current research involves interface engineering, surface modification, and structural optimization of MOF-based hybrid systems to enhance catalytic activity, stability, and integration into next-generation energy devices