Md Abu Zahed

About

Md Abu Zahed is a leading researcher in the field of self-powered sensor systems and wearable electronics, with a particular focus on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) and advanced nanocomposite materials. His most cited work, a 2021 study on cobalt-nanoporous carbon functionalized nanocomposite-based TENGs, has garnered 137 citations for pioneering contactless, self-powered sensor systems that eliminate physical friction for enhanced durability. Zahed further advanced this area by developing laser-carbonized MXene/ZiF-67 nanocomposite intermediate layers, significantly boosting the output performance of fabric-based TENGs. In the realm of healthcare wearables, he engineered a highly sensitive and reliable piezoresistive strain sensor using cobalt nanoporous carbon-incorporated laser-induced graphene, achieving 31 citations for its potential in smart healthcare, soft robotics, and electronic skins. His work bridges materials science and device engineering, creating sustainable, high-performance sensors that operate without batteries. With a growing citation impact, Zahed’s innovations are shaping the future of contactless sensing and wearable health monitoring systems.

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1. 1
   Cobalt‐Nanoporous Carbon Functionalized Nanocomposite‐Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Contactless and Sustainable Self‐Powered Sensor Systems

   137 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Laser-carbonized MXene/ZiF-67 nanocomposite as an intermediate layer for boosting the output performance of fabric-based triboelectric nanogenerator

   66 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Highly Sensitive and Reliable Piezoresistive Strain Sensor Based on Cobalt Nanoporous Carbon-Incorporated Laser-Induced Graphene for Smart Healthcare Wearables

   31 citations · 2022

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