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Professor Ali Kamali is a Double-Hundred Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University, where he serves as the Founding Director of the Green Energy and Environmental Materials Research Centre (E2MC) and the Founding Director of the China–UK Joint Research Centre for Advanced Materials. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, both in the UK.
阿里·卡马利教授是中国东北大学的“双百计划”特聘教授，担任绿色能源与环境材料研究中心（E2MC）创始主任以及中英先进材料联合研究中心创始主任。他是英国皇家化学会会士，同时也是英国材料、矿物与采矿学会会士。
He has been a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge, and supervises research at the Cambridge Judge Business School under the EnterpriseTECH programme. He has held research leadership roles across the UK, India, Persia and China, and is the Founding Director of the Cambridge Silicon Age Centre for Innovation, and Cambridge Advanced Holdings, where he leads the commercialisation of advanced materials technologies. He also collaborates with ArcelorMittal through its Accelerator Programme in China.
他曾在剑桥大学材料科学与冶金系担任高级研究员，并在剑桥大学嘉治商学院的 EnterpriseTECH 项目中指导科研工作。他曾在英国、印度、波斯和中国担任科研领导职务，同时也是剑桥硅时代创新中心和剑桥先进控股公司的创始主任，负责推动先进材料技术的商业化。同时与安赛乐米塔尔（ArcelorMittal）在中国的减少碳排放项目开展合作研究。
Prof. Ali Kamali’s research focuses on the development of advanced and sustainable materials, with particular emphasis on innovative green synthesis routes and nanostructured materials for energy, environmental, and industrial applications. His work spans carbon-based nanomaterials, high-performance alloys, and next-generation electrode materials for energy storage systems (such as Li-ion and Na-ion batteries), alongside pioneering contributions to water and wastewater treatment technologies using novel functional materials. He is internationally recognised for advancing molten-salt–based processes for the scalable production of hydrogen, green metals, and low-cost manufacturing pathways that support global decarbonisation. Across his portfolio, he integrates fundamental materials science with industrial translation, ensuring that laboratory breakthroughs evolve into viable technologies with real-world impact. He also develops recycling and upcycling strategies that convert waste and natural resources into high-performance materials and nanostructures, particularly for applications in energy storage and environmental remediation. Several of his innovations have already been successfully transferred to commercial operation.
卡马利教授（Prof. Ali Kamali）的研究重点是开发先进且符合可持续发展的材料，特别是用于能源、环境和工业应用的创新绿色合成方法和纳米结构材料。他的研究涵盖碳基纳米材料、高性能合金，以及用于能源存储系统（如锂离子和钠离子电池）的新一代电极材料，并在利用新型功能材料开展水和废水处理技术方面作出了开创性贡献。他因推动采用熔盐工艺实现氢气、绿色金属及低成本制造途径的规模化生产而享誉国际，有力支持了全球减少碳排放的进程。在其科研工作中，他始终将材料科学基础研究与产业转化紧密结合，确保实验室的突破成果得以发展为具有现实影响力的可行技术。他还致力于开发回收和升级再利用策略，将废弃物和自然资源转化为高性能材料和纳米结构，特别应用于能源存储和环境修复领域。他的多项创新成果已成功实现商业化应用。
Supported by more than £46 million in research funding, he has achieved several successful technology transfers and holds over 50 patents across the USA, the UK, Europe, China and other regions. He has published more than 200 SCI-indexed articles in leading journals, including Green Chemistry, Energy & Environmental Science, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Carbon, Progress in Materials Science, Small, Chemical Engineering Journal and Applied Energy. He has also authored books published by Springer Nature and Elsevier.
在超过4600万英镑科研经费的支持下，他已成功实现多项技术转化，并在美国、英国、欧洲、中国及其他地区拥有50余项专利。他已在 Green Chemistry、Energy & Environmental Science、Journal of Materials Chemistry A、Carbon、Progress in Materials Science、Small、Chemical Engineering Journal 和 Applied Energy 等国际顶级期刊发表200余篇SCI收录论文。此外，他还出版了由Springer Nature和Elsevier出版的学术专著。
His awards include the International Khwarizmi Award, the Rose Award of Shenyang, the NSFC Excellent International Scientist Fellowship, and the Armourers & Brasiers Award. In 2025, he was recognised as a Highly Ranked Scholar (ScholarGP), ranking 2rd globally in “Molten Salt” research and 12th in “Nanostructure.” He has delivered more than 50 invited talks worldwide, serves as a Chair at the AiScholar Academic Committee, and sits on editorial boards including Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy as well as the EPSRC Peer Review College (UK).
他曾获国际卡瓦里兹米奖、沈阳市“玫瑰奖”、国家自然科学基金优秀国际科学家项目资助，以及 Armourers & Brasiers 奖。2025 年，他被评为全球高被引学者（ScholarGP），在“熔盐”研究领域位列世界第 2，在“纳米结构”领域位列世界第 12。他已在全球作出了 50 余场特邀报告，并担任 AiScholar 学术委员会主席，同时也是 Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy 等期刊的编委，以及英国工程与物理科学研究委员会（EPSRC）评审专家组成员。
Professor Ali Kamali supervises Master’s and PhD researchers in both China and the UK, and his laboratory at Northeastern University has been recognised as a model demonstration laboratory for safety. He is also the Founding Chair of the International Conference on Green Materials and Manufacturing Technology (GMMT), held annually at the University of Cambridge, with proceedings published by Springer Nature. He actively supports the greater involvement of underrepresented groups in science and technology, including women.
阿里·卡马利教授在中国和英国同时指导硕士和博士研究生，他在东北大学的实验室被评为安全示范实验室。他还是国际绿色材料与制造技术大会（GMMT）的创始主席，该会议每年在剑桥大学举行，会议论文集由施普林格·自然出版。他积极支持提高科学和技术领域中代表性不足群体的参与度，包括女性。
Those who would like to discuss collaborations, as well as motivated national and international master's and PhD candidates who are ready to thrive in materials research and discovery, are welcome to contact Prof. Ali Kamali by email at ali@mail.neu.edu.cn (or a.r.kamali@cantab.net), or via WeChat (Siliconage).
欢迎希望开展合作讨论的同行，以及有志于在材料研究与创新中取得卓越成果的国内外硕士和博士研究生，通过电子邮件 ali@mail.neu.edu.cn（或 a.r.kamali@cantab.net）或微信（Siliconage）与阿里·卡马利教授联系。
人心齐，泰山移!
Selected Patents
A.R. Kamali, Electrochemical method for high-temperature molten salt electrolysis in humid atmosphere, US Patent, US11897780 (2024)
A.R. Kamali, D.J. Fray, Method of producing synthetic diamonds, US Patent, US10556211 (2020)
A.R. Kamali, D.J. Fray, Method of producing graphene, US Patent, US10865488 (2020)
A.R. Kamali, D.J. Fray, Method of producing graphene, US Patent, US10458026 (2019)
A.R. Kamali, D.J. Fray, METHOD OF PRODUCING GRAPHENE BY ELECTROCHEMICAL EROSION OF GRAPHITE ELECTRODES, European Patent, EP3105176 (2016)
A.R. Kamali, D.J. Fray, Method of producing graphene, UK Patent, GB2523154 (2016)
A.R. Kamali, D.J. Fray, グラフェンの製造方法, Japan Patent, JP6609562 (2019)
A.R. Kamali, Titanium-containing mineral treatment method, China Patent, CN113072093 (2023)
A.R. Kamali, Device and method for directly reducing metal compound to prepare metal or alloy powder, China Patent, CN109853001 (2020)
A.R. Kamali, Method and equipment for extracting carbon materials from plastics, UK Patent, GB2578517 (2020)
A.R. Kamali, Device and method for directly reducing metal compound to prepare metal or alloy powder, China Patent, CN109853001 (2020)
A.R. Kamali, Reduction of metal/semi-metal oxides, Australia Patent, AU2017239429 (2019)
A.R. Kamali, Electrochemical method for high-temperature molten salt electrolysis in humid atmosphere, China Patent, CN110184626 (2021)
A.R. Kamali, Q. Sun, K. Xie, Lithium battery based on lithium ferrite and its preparation method and application, China Patent, CN109755471 (2020)
A.R. Kamali, W. Zhu, Sodium dimolybdate and electrode material based on sodium dimolybdate, preparation method and application thereof, China Patent CN110498446 (2020)
Selected Books
A.R. Kamali, Green Production of Carbon Nanomaterials in Molten Salts and Applications, Springer Nature (2020)
A.R. Kamali and D.J. Fray, Treatise on Process Metallurgy, Production of Carbon Nanostructures in Molten Salt, Elsevier (2025)
Selected Publications (2023–Present, Corresponding Author)
Full list of articles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ali-Kamali
A.R. Kamali* et al., Mechanistic insights into high-rate Li/Na storage: natural pyrite-derived FeS2/graphene anodes with intercalation-pseudocapacitive behaviour, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 703 (2026) 139207.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2025.139207
A.R. Kamali* et al., Water-assisted clean electro-preparation of Co3Fe7 in molten salt: Enhanced ferromagnetic properties and hydrogen evolution rate, Green Chemistry 27 (2025) 4320 – 4329. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4GC05961A
A.R. Kamali*et al., Pre-sodiation of terephthalic acid organic anode for sustainable sodium-ion storage, Journal of Energy Storage 132 (2025) 117858.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2025.117858
A.R. Kamali* et al., Optimizing discharge product morphology with hetero-nanostructured NiCoP/NiCo2O4 for enhanced sustainability in Li–O2 battery performance, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 13 (2025) 11344-11357.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA08552C
A.R. Kamali* et al., Triphase heterogeneous electrocatalysts of Ni and Co for high-performing Li-O2 batteries, EcoMat 7 (2025) e70002.
https://doi.org/10.1002/eom2.70002
A.R. Kamali* et al, Green preparation of porous electrodes containing Si via sublimation and regeneration of nanostructured terephthalic acid for enhanced Li-ion storage, Green Chemistry 27 (2025)1381-1396.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4GC04971C
A.R. Kamali* et al, Upcycling waste polyethylene terephthalate for enhanced Na-ion storage, Journal of Energy Storage 118 (2025) 116127.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2025.116127
A.R. Kamali* et al., Metal organic framework derived iron oxides incorporated in thermochemically exfoliated graphene as high-performing anode of Li-ion batteries, Separation and Purification Technology 354 (2025) 128701.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.128701
A.R. Kamali* et al., Magnetic graphene aerogel derived from lotus seedpod-based activated carbon: A promising adsorbent for malachite green removal in wastewater treatment, Separation and Purification 376 (2025) 133982.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2025.133982
A.R. Kamali* et al., Magnetic nano-networked graphene@ metal-organic framework derived iron oxide with enhanced adsorption and photocatalytic performance for wastewater treatment, Separation and Purification Technology 355 (2025)129482.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.129482
A.R. Kamali* et al., Corn stalk decorated with magnetic graphene oxide as an efficient adsorbent for the removal of cationic dye from wastewater, Separation and Purification Technology 356 (2025) 129937.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.129937
A.R. Kamali* et al., An innovative nanocomposite for sustainable organic dye removal: Sodium titanate/carbon, Journal of Water Process Engineering 70 (2025) 107002 .
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.107002
A.R. Kamali* et al., The purification of mesoscopic graphene flakes via eddy current separation, Powder Technology 452 (2025) 120561.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120561
A.R. Kamali* et al., ZIF-8 decorated on three-dimensional graphene as reusable magnetic adsorbent for efficient removal of malachite green from wastewater, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 1017 (2025) 179082.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.179082
A.R. Kamali* et al., Graphene Aerogel Derived from Luffa Sponge Biochar for Efficient Dye Removal from Wastewater, Langmuir 41 (2025) 18028–18044.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.5c01943
A.R. Kamali* et al., Mechano-thermochemical preparation of nanostructured (FeCoNiCr/Mn)3O4 high and medium entropy oxides: Structural, microstructural, magnetic and Li-ion storage characterization, Chemical Engineering Journal 499 (2024) 156230.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.156230
A.R. Kamali* et al., Steam-assisted electro-reduction of NiO: a sustainable alternative to conventional hydrogen reduction, Green Chemistry 26 (2024) 8348-8359.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4GC01406E
A.R. Kamali* et al., Si-P-Cu internally bonded anode: An innovative strategy for low-cost and high-performance pseudocapacitive Li-ion storage, Journal of Energy Storage 100 (2023) 113513. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.113513
A.R. Kamali* et al., Nano-crosslinked mesoporous graphene for superior Na-ion storage, J. Energy Storage 86 (2024) 111555.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.111555
A.R. Kamali* et al., Transforming Nature’s Bath Sponge into Stacking Faults-Enhanced Ag Nanorings-Decorated Catalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 16 (2024) 5847–5856.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c16115
A.R. Kamali* et al., Advances in bifunctional electrocatalysts towards high-performing Li-air batteries, Journal of Power Sources 607 (2024) 234553.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2024.234553
A.R. Kamali* et al., Contribution of female inventors to technological collaboration between high-tech firms and university in close proximity: Effect of innovative firm’s characteristics, Journal of Innovation & Knowledge 9 (2024) 100594.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jik.2024.100594
A.R. Kamali* et al., Ni₀.₄Fe₂.₆O₄/(Fe, Ni)-carbon core-shell magnetic mesoporous nanostructure for efficient adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of malachite green from wastewater, Journal of Water Process Engineering 59(2024) 105019.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105019
A.R. Kamali* et al., Can Aluminum Impurity from Current Collectors Upgrade Spent Li₁-xCoO₂ into a High-Performing Cathode for Lithium-Ion Batteries?, Journal of Advanced Sustainable Systems 10 (2024) 2400198.
https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400198
A.R. Kamali* et al., Circular economy approach for thermal regeneration of graphene-encapsulated magnetic nanoparticles as an efficient adsorbent for dye removal from wastewater, Journal of Alloys and Compounds1008 (2024) 176545.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.176545
A.R. Kamali* et al., The electrochemical performance of various NiCo₂O₄ nanostructures in hybrid supercapacitors: Investigating the impact of crystalline defects, Journal of Energy Storage 84 (2024) 110717.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.110717
A.R. Kamali* et al., Molten salt-assisted valorization of waste PET plastics into nanostructured SnO₂@terephthalic acid with excellent Li-ion storage performance, Applied Energy 334 (2023) 120692.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.120692
A.R. Kamali* et al., Graphene nanonetwork embedded with polyaniline nanoparticles as anode of Li-ion battery, Chemical Engineering Journal 477 (2023) 146936.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.146936
A.R. Kamali* et al., Silicon-thermally modified polyimide with optimized charge transfer complex structure for enhanced Li-ion storage, Journal of Energy Storage 73 (2023) 109175.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.109175
A.R. Kamali* et al, Electrochemical conversion of natural graphite minerals into carbon nanostructures incorporated with Fe₃Si for Li-ion storage application, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 949 (2023) 169819.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.169819
A.R. Kamali* et al., Green conversion of waste PET into magnetic Ni₀·₄Fe₂·₆O₄/(Fe,Ni)@carbon nanostructure for adsorption and separation of dyes from aqueous media, Chemosphere 342 (2023) 140172.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140172
A.R. Kamali* et al., Self-healing by Diels-Alder cycloaddition in advanced functional polymers: A review, Progress in Materials Science 131 (2023) 101001.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2022.101001
A.R. Kamali* et al., Sustainable regeneration of high-performance LiCoO₂ from completely failed lithium-ion batteries, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 640 (2023) 1080-1088.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2023.03.021
A.R. Kamali* et al., Surface Modification of Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Nanosheets for Intrinsically Self-Healing Hydrogels with Enhanced Mechanical Properties, Small 19 (2023) 2207081.
https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202207081
A.R. Kamali* et al., Mechanochemical synthesis of molybdenum disulfide quantum dots with enhanced dye adsorption and photocatalytic performance, Journal of Water Process Engineering 53 (2023) 103903.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.103903
A.R. Kamali* et al., Green preparation of nanostructured β-MoO₃/hexagonal-shaped MoS₂/graphene with enhanced lithium-ion storage performance, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 932 (2023) 167724.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.167724
A.R. Kamali* et al., Thermal oxidation of MoS₂ into defective crystalline MoO₃ with enhanced Li-ion storage kinetics, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 968 (2023) 171823.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.171823
A.R. Kamali* et al., Clean preparation of Fe₂SiO₄ coated Fe₂O₃ integrated with graphene for Li-ion storage application, Colloids and Surfaces A 656 (2023) 130275.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130275
A.R. Kamali* et al., Molten salt assisted conversion of corn lignocellulosic waste into carbon nanostructures with enhanced Li-ion storage performance, Chemical Engineering Science 265 (2023) 118222.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2023.118222
A.R. Kamali* et al., Carbonization of corn leaf waste for Na-ion storage application using water-soluble carboxymethyl cellulose binder, Gels 9 (2023) 701.
https://doi.org/10.3390/gels9090701
A.R. Kamali* et al., Influence of graphene oxide and carbon nanotubes on physicochemical properties of bone cements, Materials Chemistry and Physics 293 (2023) 126961.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2022.126961
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