Dr Dharshini Mohanadas

Dr Dharshini Mohanadas

  • Lecturer
  • Research Centre for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
SDGs Focus

Biography

Dr Dharshini A/P Mohanadas is a lecturer at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University with a strong academic and research background in chemistry and materials science. She obtained both her Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Her research focuses on the development and characterization of advanced electroactive nanocomposites such as MXene, graphene, transition metal oxide and metal-organic frameworks for applications in supercapacitors, supercapattery, electrochromic devices, membrane and sensors. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to impactful scientific research and collaboration, evidenced by her extensive publication record in Q1 journals and an established h-index of 10. Prior to joining ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University, she served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for 3 years at both Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and UPM. Over eight years of combined research and teaching experience, Dr. Dharshini is deeply committed to advancing innovative materials research while cultivating an engaging, inquiry-based learning environment that inspires her students to explore and excel in the field of science.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy Materials Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia (2021)
Bachelor in Science Hons Chemical Hons, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia (2018)

Research Interests

  • Nanomaterials
  • Green and Sustainability
  • Electrochemical sensor
  • Electrochemical Energy storage Devices  (Supercapacitor, Fuel Cell, Batteries)

Teaching Areas

  • Chemistry
  • Physical chemistry
  • Materials Science

Notable Publications

  1. Mohanadas, D., Rohani, R., Abdul Rahman, S. F., Mahmoudi, E., & Sulaiman, Y. (2025). Highly Sensitive Titanium-Based MXene-Reduced Graphene Oxide Composite for Efficient Electrochemical Detection of Cadmium and Copper Ions in Water. Journal of Composites Science, 9(5), 232. (IF: 3.0) Q1
  2. Ismail, R., Azman, N. H. N., Mohanadas, D., Mustafa, M. N., Abdah, M. A. A. M., Raman, V., ... & Sulaiman, Y. (2024). Facile ultrasonication synthesis of MXene/HKUST-1 composite as positive electrode for supercapattery. Journal of Energy Storage, 94, 112461. (IF: 8.9) Q1
  3. Rohani, R., Mohanadas, D., & Periasamy, N. R. (2023). 13 Adsorptive Nanomembranes for Treatment of Wastewater Containing Ammonia. Nanofiltration for Sustainability: Reuse, Recycle and Resource Recovery, 247.
  4. Mohanadas, D., Rohani, R., Sulaiman, Y., Bakar, S. A., Mahmoudi, E., & Zhang, L. C. (2023). Heavy metal detection in water using MXene and its composites: A review. Materials Today Sustainability, 100411. (IF: 7.244) Q1
  5. Mohanadas, D., Nordin, P. M. I., Rohani, R., Dzulkharnien, N. S. F., Mohammad, A. W., Mohamed Abdul, P., & Abu Bakar, S. (2023). A Comparison between Various Polymeric Membranes for Oily Wastewater Treatment via Membrane Distillation rocess. Membranes, 13(1), 46. (IF: 4.562) Q1
  6. Mohanadas, D. & Sulaiman, Y. (2022) Recent advances in development of electroactive composite materials for electrochromic and supercapacitor applications, Journal of Power Sources, 523, 231029 (IF: 9.127) Q1
  7. Mohanadas, D., Azman, N. H. N. & Sulaiman, Y. (2022) A bifunctional asymmetric electrochromic supercapacitor with multicolor property based on nickel oxide/vanadium oxide/reduced graphene oxide, Journal of Energy Storage, 48, 103954 (IF: 6.583) Q1
  8. Mohanadas, D., Zainudin, N. I. A., & Sulaiman, Y. (2022) A copper-based metal-organic framework/tungsten trioxide with improved coloration efficiency for electrochromic application. Chemical Engineering Journal, 428, 130989. (IF: 13.273) Q1

Achievements & Accolades

  1. Awarded for Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Grant "Development of Electrochemical Sensors for Heavy" Modal Insan Penyelidikan (RGA1), 2022-2023, amount RM 60,000
  2. Silver Medal for Innovation and Invention Competition
    Through Exhibition (iCompEX), 2023
  3. Dean’s Gold Medal Award (PhD) – Department of
    Chemistry, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2022
  4. Special Graduate Research Allowance Scheme (SGRA) –
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2018–2020
  5. Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) Scholarship –
    Government of Malaysia, 2014–2018