Amirhossein Hasani

A scientist and process engineer with a PhD in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, bringing extensive expertise in semiconductor device fabrication, nanofabrication techniques, materials synthesis and characterization. Proficient in equipment acquisition and infrastructure development for nanofabrication facilities. Experienced in optimizing processes for device fabrication and material synthesis to improve device performance. Skilled in collaborative environments, leveraging statistical analysis, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for advanced semiconductor technologies.

• Mentored undergraduate and graduate researchers in nanofabrication and characterization.
• Trained colleagues and visiting researchers on glovebox operation, device fabrication workflows, and semiconductor processing tools.
• Supervised RET program teachers and student interns as part of NSF-funded research projects, ensuring safe and effective lab practices.
• Guided new lab members in experimental design, data collection, and analysis for 2D materials and quantum device research.

• Mohammadzadeh, M.R., Hasani, A., et al. Enhanced Sensitivity in Photovoltaic MoS₂/Te Heterojunction VOC Sensors. Small, 2024. (co-first author)
• Fawzy, M., Mohammadzadeh, M.R., Abnavi, A., Silva, T.D., Ahmadi, R., Ghanbari, H., Kabir, F., Kavanagh, K.L., Hasani, A., Adachi, M.M. Photovoltaic Self-Powered VOC Sensor Based on Asymmetric 2D MoS₂ Diodes. ECS Sensors Plus, 2024. (corresponding-author)
• Ahmadi, R., Abnavi, A., Hasani, A., et al. Pseudocapacitance-Induced Synaptic Plasticity of Tribo-Phototronic Effect in 2D MoS₂. Small, 2023. (co-author)
• Ghanbari, H., Abnavi, A., Hasani, A., et al. Multilayer WSe₂/ZnO Heterojunctions for Self-Powered Broadband Photodetectors. Nanotechnology, 2023. (co-author)
• Mohammadzadeh, M.R., Hasani, A., et al. Unique Photoactivated Time-Resolved Response in Two-Dimensional GeS for VOC Detection. Advanced Science, 2023. (co-first author)
• Abnavi, A., Ahmadi, R., Ghanbari, H., Fawzy, M., Hasani, A., et al. Flexible High-Performance Photovoltaic Devices Based on 2D MoS₂ Diodes. Advanced Functional Materials, 2022. (co-author)
• Silva, T.D., Fawzy, M., Hasani, A., et al. Ultrasensitive Rapid Cytokine Sensors Using Asymmetric Geometry 2D MoS₂ Diodes. Nature Communications, 2022. (co-author)
• Hasani, A., et al. Self-Powered Broadband Photodetector Based on Two-Dimensional Tellurium-Silicon Heterojunction. ACS Omega, 2022. (first author)
• Abnavi, A., Ahmadi, Hasani, A., et al. Free-Standing MoS₂ Memristor for Neuromorphic Applications. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2021. (co-author)
• Hasani, A., et al. Graphene-Based Catalysts for Electrochemical CO₂ Reduction. Carbon Energy, 2020. (first author)
• Hasani, A., et al. 2D Materials as Catalysts for Solar Fuels: HER and CO₂ Reduction. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2019. (first author)
• Hasani, A., et al. Direct Synthesis of MoS₂ on p-Si for Solar Hydrogen Production. NPG Asia Materials, 2019. (first author)
• Kim, T.H., Hasani, A., et al. NO₂ Sensing Properties of Au–WO₃ Thin Films. Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical, 2019. (co-first author)
• Hasani, A., et al. WS₂/p-Si Heterostructure Photocathode via Thermolysis. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2019. (first author)
• Tekalgne, M., Hasani, A., et al. SnO₂@WS₂ Nanoflowers for Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Production. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2019. (co-first author)
• Hasani, A., et al. Metal-Doped WS₂ Nanoflowers for Hydrogen Evolution. Applied Catalysis A, 2018. (first author)
• Hasani, A., et al. Electrochromic Properties of Metal-Doped WO₃ Films. Electrochimica Acta, 2018. (first author)
• Hasani, A., et al. Tungsten Trioxide Doped with MoO₃ Nanocrystals for Electrochromic Devices. Scientific Reports, 2017. (first author)
• Hasani, A., et al. Graphene Quantum Dots/Porphyrin Composites as Hole Transport Layers. Science of Advanced Materials, 2017. (first author)
• Gavgani, J.N., Hasani, A., et al. Flexible Ammonia Sensor Based on Graphene Quantum Dots/Polyaniline Hybrid. Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical, 2016. (co-first author)
• Hasani, A., et al. VOC Sensor Using Gold Electrode with Nanocomposite Modification. Microchimica Acta, 2015. (first author)
• Hasani, A., et al. Visible Light-Assisted Photoreduction of Graphene Oxide with CdS Nanoparticles. Journal of Nanomaterials, 2015. (first author)

• S.Y. Kim, Y.T. Yoo, and A. Hasani, Catalyst for hydrogen production based on Metal and quantum dot and it’s preparation method, Korea, (10-2019-0057692), 1020200132335.
• S.Y. Kim, S.H, Hong, and A. Hasani, Quantum dots doped tungsten oxide and its preparation method, Korea., 10-2019-0104148, (2021.03.08), 1020210024701.

A. Hasani, and Soo Young Kim, “Graphene Doping for Electrode Application”, a chapter in “Graphene for Flexible Lightings and Displays”, (2020) Elsevier, 59-72.

• Organizer, MRS Spring Meeting 2025 – Symposium on 2D Quantum Materials Pipelines.
• Mentor, NSF RET & REU Programs – Guided teachers and students in semiconductor device fabrication.
• Reviewer of grants & manuscripts – Evaluated proposals and papers in nanofabrication, semiconductors, and advanced materials.