Dr. M. Mehrali | People Pages: Find employees & contact details | University of Twente

As an Assistant Professor in the Thermal Engineering Group at the University of Twente , I lead the Smart Thermal Energy Materials (SMARTTEM) Research Group, where we focus on advancing sustainable energy solutions through innovative materials science.

With a strong foundation in thermal engineering and energy storage, my work spans fundamental research and practical applications, aiming to create a more efficient and environmentally friendly future. My academic journey has been enriched by diverse experiences across leading institutions worldwide.

Professional Background

University of Twente : Since 2019, I have been affiliated with the Thermal Engineering Group, initially as a postdoctoral researcher working on advanced energy materials for thermal storage, and now as an assistant professor driving cutting-edge research initiatives.

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) : From 2016 to 2018, I served as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Process & Energy Department, collaborating on multidisciplinary projects involving nanomaterials for solar energy harvesting and microfabrication technologies.

University of Malaya : Earlier in my career, I worked as a postdoctoral fellow, developing graphene-based composite materials for thermal energy storage applications. This research extended from my Ph.D. studies (2012–2015), where I investigated graphene materials for energy storage under the supervision of Prof. Metselaar.

Research Interests

My research focuses on the development of advanced materials and technologies for sustainable energy systems, including:

Thermochemical and phase change materials
Eco-friendly cooling solutions
Sustainable and low-carbon materials
Thermal management and thermoelectric systems
Energy harvesting and smart materials

For more details about my research activities, publications, and ongoing projects, please visit my Research page.

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Publications

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2025

Electrically driven nucleation for enhanced control of salt hydrate hydrogel heat release in long-term thermal storage applications (2025)Journal of Energy Storage, 106. Article 114816. Peng, S., Helthuis, N. G. J., ten Elshof, J. E., Brem, G. & Mehrali, M.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.114816

2024

3D Printing of Electrically Conductive Silver Nanoparticle-Embedded Foams for Pressure Sensor Applications (2024)In 2024 IEEE Sensors (Proceedings of IEEE Sensors). IEEE. Kuang, G., Nguon, O. J., Mehrali, M., Ten Elshof, J. E., Rohlfs, W. & Visser, C. W.https://doi.org/10.1109/SENSORS60989.2024.10784698Exploring the influence of MXene and graphene oxide in eutectic phase change microcapsules for enhanced temperature management of the satellite electronic board (2024)International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 159(Part A). Article 108037. Rostamian, F., Etesami, N., Mehrali, M. & Mehrali, M.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2024.108037Microencapsulated phase change material in 3D-printable mortars (2024)Energy conversion and management, 321. Article 119106. Rahemipoor, S., Bayat, M., Hasany, M., Mehrali, M., Almdal, K., Ranjbar, N. & Mehrali, M.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2024.119106Boosting stability of K₂CO₃ granules for thermochemical heat storage applications through innovative membrane encapsulation (2024)Chemical Engineering Journal, 500. Article 157042. Elahi, B., Salehzadeh, D., Vos, W. M. d., Shahidzadeh, N., Brem, G. & Mehrali, M.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.157042Porous potassium carbonate granules with enhanced diffusion kinetics for thermochemical heat storage (2024)Chemical Engineering Journal, 497. Article 154560. Salehzadeh, D., Elahi, B., ten Elshof, J. E., Brem, G. & Mehrali, M.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.154560Binder-free K2CO3 granules for thermochemical heat storage (2024)In Proceedings of the 16th IEA ES TCP International Conference on Energy Storage (ENERSTOCK 2024) (pp. 49-53). Salehzadeh, D., ten Elshof, J. E. & Mehrali, M.Membrane-encapsulated salt hydrate: An anti-agglomeration approach to enhance cyclability (2024)In Proceedings of the 16th IEA ES TCP International Conference on Energy Storage (ENERSTOCK 2024) (pp. 345-349). Elahi, B. & Mehrali, M.Enhancing volumetric muscle loss (VML) recovery in a rat model using super durable hydrogels derived from bacteria (2024)Bioactive Materials, 38, 540-558. Niknezhad, S. V., Mehrali, M., Khorasgani, F. R., Heidari, R., Kadumudi, F. B., Golafshan, N., Castilho, M., Pennisi, C. P., Hasany, M., Jahanshahi, M., Mehrali, M., Ghasemi, Y., Azarpira, N., Andresen, T. L. & Dolatshahi-Pirouz, A.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.04.006

2023

Phase change materials incorporation into 3D printed geopolymer cement: A sustainable approach to enhance the comfort and energy efficiency of buildings (2023)Journal of cleaner production, 417. Article 138005. Rahemipoor, S., Hasany, M., Mehrali, M., Almdal, K., Ranjbar, N. & Mehrali, M.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138005MXene/rGO grafted sponge with an integrated hydrophobic structure towards light-driven phase change composites (2023)Composites. Part B : Engineering, 264. Article 110885. Akhiani, A. R., Cornelis Metselaar, H. S., Ang, B. C., Mehrali, M. & Mehrali, M.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2023.110885Printing Silver Nanoparticle (AgNP) Embedded Foams for Piezoresistive Sensor Application (2023)[Contribution to conference › Poster] Burgers Symposium 2023. Kuang, G., ten Elshof, J. E., Visser, C. W., Venner, C. H., Nguon, O. J., Mehrali, M. & Rohlfs, W.

2022

Experimental analysis of Shape-Stabilized PCM applied to a Direct-Absorption evacuated tube solar collector exploiting sodium acetate trihydrate and graphite (2022)Energy conversion and management, 269. Article 116176. Sadeghi, G., Mehrali, M., Shahi, M., Brem, G. & Mahmoudi, A.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116176Highly hydrophobic silanized melamine foam for facile and uniform assembly of graphene nanoplatelet towards efficient light-to-thermal energy storage (2022)Materials Today Energy, 28. Article 101077. Akhiani, A. R., Metselaar, H. S. C., Ang, B. C., Mehrali, M. & Mehrali, M.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtener.2022.101077Application of a Shape-Stabilized PCM in Direct-Absorption-Storage Solar Collectors Accompanied by Constructing a Large-Scale Solar Simulator (2022)[Thesis › EngD Thesis]. University of Twente. Sadeghi, G.Progress of experimental studies on compact integrated solar collector-storage retrofits adopting phase change materials (2022)Solar energy, 237, 62-95. Sadeghi, G., Mehrali, M., Shahi, M., Brem, G. & Mahmoudi, A.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2022.03.070Experimental and numerical analysis of thermal performance of shape stabilized PCM in a solar thermal collector (2022)Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 30. Article 101706. Yeh, C.-Y., Boonk, K. J. F., Sadeghi, G., Mehrali, M., Shahi, M., Brem, G. & Mahmoudi, A.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2021.101706

2021

2D titanoniobate-titaniumcarbide nanohybrid anodes for ultrafast lithium-ion batteries (2021)Journal of power sources, 512. Article 230523. Zheng, J., Sun, C., Xia, R., Mehrali, M., Wang, Y., Zhao, K., ten Elshof, J. E. & Huijben, M.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2021.230523Calcium-silicate-incorporated gellan-chitosan induced osteogenic differentiation in mesenchymal stromal cells (2021)Polymers, 13(19). Article 3211. Genasan, K., Mehrali, M., Veerappan, T., Talebian, S., Raman, M. M., Singh, S., Swamiappan, S., Mehrali, M., Kamarul, T. & Raghavendran, H. R. B.https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13193211Synthesis, properties, and biomedical applications of alginate methacrylate (ALMA)-based hydrogels: Current advances and challenges (2021)Applied Materials Today, 24. Article 101150. Hasany, M., Talebian, S., Sadat, S., Ranjbar, N., Mehrali, M., Wallace, G. G. & Mehrali, M.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2021.101150Tunable capacitance in all-inkjet-printed nanosheet heterostructures (2021)Energy Storage Materials, 36, 318-325. Wang, Y., Mehrali, M., Zhang, Y. Z., Timmerman, M. A., Boukamp, B. A., Xu, P. Y. & ten Elshof, J. E.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2021.01.009Printable Two-Dimensional V₂O₅/MXene Heterostructure Cathode for Lithium-Ion Battery (2021)Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 168(2). Article 020507. Wang, Y., Lubbers, T., Xia, R., Zhang, Y. Z., Mehrali, M., Huijben, M. & Ten Elshof, J. E.https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/abdef2Simultaneous solar-thermal energy harvesting and storage via shape stabilized salt hydrate phase change material (2021)Chemical Engineering Journal, 405. Article 126624. Mehrali, M., ten Elshof, J. E., Shahi, M. & Mahmoudi, A.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2020.126624

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