Munkhshur Myekhlai
Ulsan
Summary
Materials scientist with PhD in Chemistry and postdoctoral experience in South Korea and Australia. Expertise in nanomaterials synthesis, electrochemistry, hydrogen storage, and rare earth element recycling. Proven record in research leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and advanced materials characterization. Skilled in project execution, data analysis, and technical communication for industry and academic stakeholders.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Research Professor (Brain Pool Fellow)
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
11.2023 - Current
- Leading R&D on porous carbon and MOF-based nanomaterials for secure hydrogen storage at ambient conditions.
- Developing physisorption-based hydrogen compression system prototypes for clean energy applications.
Associate Research Fellow
Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Directed project on sustainable recovery of neodymium from NdFeB magnets used in EVs and wind turbines.
- Developed electrodeposition processes using ionic liquids, improving recovery efficiency and purity.
Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry
University of New South Wales
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Designed and synthesized bimetallic nanoparticles for oxygen evolution catalysis in hydrogen production.
- Delivered >5 publications in high-impact journals and presented at international conferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and co-supervised junior researchers.
Researcher
Institute of Physics and Technology, Mongolian Academy of Sciences
12.2014 - 02.2016
- Executed research on lithium-ion battery anode materials and secured grant funding.
- Maintained and operated laboratory instrumentation.
Researcher
Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Gyeongsang National University
03.2013 - 09.2014
- Developed graphene-based composites for advanced heat transfer fluids, enhancing thermal conductivity.
- Published four first-author papers and presented at international conferences.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of New South Wales
01.2021
M.Sc. - Nanoscience
National University of Mongolia
01.2013
B.Sc. - Chemical Technology
National University of Mongolia
01.2010
Skills
- Nanomaterials synthesis & surface engineering
- Electrochemistry & energy storage systems
- Advanced characterization: SEM, TEM, XPS, Raman, XRD, BET
- Electrodeposition & rare earth element recovery
- Technical software: OriginPro, ImageJ, DigitalMicrograph, Fusion 360
Publications
- Myekhlai, M., Park, S., Webb, J. E. A., Oh, H. Thermally-driven physisorption-based hydrogen compressors. Coord. Chem. Rev., 2024.
- Myekhlai, M., Benedetti, T. M., Gloag, L., Gonçalves, V. R., Cheong, S., Chen, H.-S., Gooding, J. J., Tilley, R. D. Increasing the Formation of Active Sites on Highly Crystalline Co Branched Nanoparticles for Improved OER. ChemCatChem, 2020.
Awards
Brain Pool Fellowship, NRF Korea (2023), Dean of Science Team Award, UNSW Sydney (2021), UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship (2017)
Timeline
Assistant Research Professor (Brain Pool Fellow)
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
11.2023 - Current
Associate Research Fellow
Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University
07.2022 - 11.2023
Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry
University of New South Wales
07.2017 - 11.2021
Researcher
Institute of Physics and Technology, Mongolian Academy of Sciences
12.2014 - 02.2016
Researcher
Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Gyeongsang National University
03.2013 - 09.2014
M.Sc. - Nanoscience
National University of Mongolia
B.Sc. - Chemical Technology
National University of Mongolia
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of New South Wales
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