With a primary focus on sustainable critical metal recovery and the development of advanced functional materials, my research integrates electrochemical and catalytic strategies to extract trace metals (e.g., Au, Li, REEs) from complex matrices. By leveraging 2D nanosheets, mineral-based materials, and engineered carbon architectures, my work aims to resolve fundamental challenges in resource circularity. To date, I have authored 37 peer-reviewed publications, including 22 as first or corresponding author in prestigious journals such as ACS Nano, Adv. Sci. Complementing my experimental work, I utilize DFT, Molecular Dynamics, and COMSOL simulations to bridge atomic-scale interfacial mechanisms with macro-scale environmental applications. I also contribute to the broader scientific community as a regular reviewer for over 20 international journals.