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PhD Nanoscientist | Consultant in Catalysis & Materials Science | Research, Writing & Data Analysis

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I am a PhD-qualified nanoscientist with over a decade of research experience in the fields of molecular catalysis, nanomaterials, and sustainable chemistry. My academic journey includes a PhD in Nanoscience from Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, and postdoctoral research at CSIC-ICMM, Spain, where I focused on developing molecular catalysts for CO₂ reduction—an area of growing importance in renewable energy and climate-focused research. My research expertise spans: Design and synthesis of nanomaterials and molecular catalysts CO₂ reduction and electrocatalysis Materials characterization techniques (XPS, SEM, TEM, XRD, etc.) Surface science and thin film deposition Scientific writing, reviewing, and editing for publications and proposals I have authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications and am experienced in drafting manuscripts, research proposals, and technical reports. I’ve also served as an academic mentor and university lecturer, guiding students through complex concepts in physics and materials science. Now, as a freelance scientific consultant, I offer the following services: Literature reviews and research summaries Manuscript writing, editing, and formatting Technical consultation on catalysis, nanoscience, and materials research Support in experimental design and data analysis Whether you are an academic researcher looking for publication support, a startup in need of materials expertise, or an organization seeking sustainable solutions, I’m here to bring clarity, precision, and deep scientific insight to your project.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Materials Science & Engineering
• ☆ Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
• ☆ Applied Physics
• ☆ Cryogenics
• ☆ Renewable Energy
• ☆ Solar Energy

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Product Development

Writing General Proofreading & Editing

Research Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Product Development Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Device Fabrication

Work Experience

Post Doc

Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid

July 2023 - Present

Assistant Professor

Indira College of Arts Commerce and Science

June 2022 - May 2023

Research Project Assistant

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology

January 2015 - August 2017

Education

(Sungkyunkwan Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT))

Sungkyunkwan University - Natural Sciences Campus

September 2017 - February 2022

Certifications

• PhD

  Sunkyunkwan University

  February 2022 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Simarjeet Kaur, Kritika Keshari, Maxime Sauvan, Lucia Velasco, Pragya Arora, Aakash Santra, Asterios Charisiadis, Ashok D. Ugale, Apparao Draksharapu, Dooshaye Moonshiram, et al. (2025). Synthesis and Reactivity of a Non‐Heme <i>μ</i>‐Oxodicobalt(IV) Complex . Chemistry – A European Journal.

Ashok Ugale, Maxime Sauvan, Lucia Velasco, Asterios Charisiadis, Fan Ma, Xiaoyi Zhang, Jia-Wei Wang, Dooshaye Moonshiram (2025). Femto-microsecond electron transfer and intermediates in Al/Fe CO₂ photoreduction systems through optical and X-ray spectroscopy . Chemical Communications.

Kritika Keshari, Aakash Santra, Luc&#237;a Velasco, Maxime Sauvan, Simarjeet Kaur, Ashok D. Ugale, Sandip Munshi, J. F. Marco, Dooshaye Moonshiram, Sayantan Paria (2024). Functional Model of Compound II of Cytochrome P450: Spectroscopic Characterization and Reactivity Studies of a Fe^IV–OH Complex . JACS Au.

Ashok Ugale, Simarjeet Kaur, Avijit Das, Lucia Velasco, Maxime Sauvan, Moumita Bera, Asterios Charisiadis, Dooshaye Moonshiram, Sayantan Paria (2024). Spectroscopic characterization and reactivity studies of a copper(<scp>ii</scp>) iminoxyl radical complex . Chemical Communications.

Ugale, A.D., Ghodke, N.P., Kang, G.-S., Nam, K.-B., Bhoraskar, S.V., Mathe, V.L., Yoo, J.B.(2022). Cost-effective synthesis of carbon loaded Co₃O₄ for controlled hydrogen generation via NaBH₄ hydrolysis . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 47. (1). p. 16-29.

Cost-effective synthesis of carbon loaded Co3O4 for controlled hydrogen generation via NaBH4 hydrolysis @article{2021, doi = {10.1016/j.ijhydene.2021.09.262}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.ijhydene.2021.09.262}, year = 2021, month = {oct}, publisher = {Elsevier {BV}}, author = {Ashok D. Ugale and Neha P. Ghodke and Gil-Seon Kang and Ki-Bong Nam and Sudha V. Bhoraskar and Vikas L. Mathe and Ji Beom Yoo}, title = {Cost-effective synthesis of carbon loaded Co3O4 for controlled hydrogen generation via {NaBH}4 hydrolysis}} . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

ZnO decorated flexible and strong graphene fibers for sensing NO2 and H2S at room temperature @article{2020, doi = {10.1016/j.snb.2020.127690}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.snb.2020.127690}, year = 2020, month = {apr}, publisher = {Elsevier {BV}}, volume = {308}, pages = {127690}, author = {Ashok D. Ugale and Govind G. Umarji and Sung Hyeon Jung and Nishad G. Deshpande and Wonyoung Lee and Hyung Koun Cho and Ji Beom Yoo}, title = {{ZnO} decorated flexible and strong graphene fibers for sensing {NO}2 and H2S at room temperature}} . Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical.

Ugale, A.D., Umarji, G.G., Jung, S.H., Deshpande, N.G., Lee, W., Cho, H.K., Yoo, J.B.(2020). ZnO decorated flexible and strong graphene fibers for sensing NO₂ and H₂S at room temperature . Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical. 308.

Ugale, A.D., Chi, L., Kim, M.-K., Chae, S., Choi, J.-Y., Yoo, J.-B.(2019). Expanded graphene oxide fibers with high strength and increased elongation . RSC Advances. 9. (8). p. 4198-4202.

Expanded graphene oxide fibers with high strength and increased elongation @article{2019, doi = {10.1039/c8ra09464k}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1039%2Fc8ra09464k}, year = 2019, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry ({RSC})}, volume = {9}, number = {8}, pages = {4198--4202}, author = {Ashok D. Ugale and LinLin Chi and Min-Kyu Kim and Sudong Chae and Jae-Young Choi and Ji-Beom Yoo}, title = {Expanded graphene oxide fibers with high strength and increased elongation}} . RSC Advances.

Ferro-nano-carbon split ring resonators a bianisotropic metamaterial in X-band: Constitutive parameters analysis @article{2018, doi = {10.1016/j.matchemphys.2017.11.027}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.matchemphys.2017.11.027}, year = 2018, month = {feb}, publisher = {Elsevier {BV}}, volume = {205}, pages = {366--375}, author = {Resham V. Jagtap and Ashok D. Ugale and Prashant S. Alegaonkar}, title = {Ferro-nano-carbon split ring resonators a bianisotropic metamaterial in X-band: Constitutive parameters analysis}} . Materials Chemistry and Physics.

Jagtap, R.V., Ugale, A.D., Alegaonkar, P.S.(2018). Ferro-nano-carbon split ring resonators a bianisotropic metamaterial in X-band: Constitutive parameters analysis . Materials Chemistry and Physics. 205. p. 366-375.

Ugale, A.D., Jagtap, R.V., Pawar, D., Datar, S., Kale, S.N., Alegaonkar, P.S.(2016). Nano-carbon: Preparation, assessment, and applications for NH₃ gas sensor and electromagnetic interference shielding . RSC Advances. 6. (99). p. 97266-97275.

Nano-carbon: preparation, assessment, and applications for NH3 gas sensor and electromagnetic interference shielding @article{2016, doi = {10.1039/c6ra17422a}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1039%2Fc6ra17422a}, year = 2016, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry ({RSC})}, volume = {6}, number = {99}, pages = {97266--97275}, author = {Ashok D. Ugale and Resham V. Jagtap and Dnyandeo Pawar and Suwarna Datar and Sangeeta N. Kale and Prashant S. Alegaonkar}, title = {Nano-carbon: preparation, assessment, and applications for {NH}3 gas sensor and electromagnetic interference shielding}} . RSC Advances.