Wasif Zaheer

Wasif Zaheer is a highly accomplished researcher with extensive experience in materials and analytical chemistry. As a Doctoral Fellow in Residence at Advanced Light Source, Wasif led synchrotron experiments for the Banerjee group at Texas A&M University, successfully acquiring funding and mentoring graduate students. Wasif's research at Texas A&M University focused on innovative battery materials, photocatalysts, and brain-inspired logic circuits, resulting in significant advancements in fluoride-ion battery anodes and efficient photocatalysis techniques. Previously, Wasif worked as a visiting researcher at the Molecular Foundry, performing electronic structure calculations and providing modeling support, and held research and leadership roles at various institutions, including a presidency at SPADES. Currently, Wasif serves as a Senior Research Specialist at Dow.