Faculty Profile

Dr Muhammad Arif

Assistant Professor, HEC Approved Phd Supervisor

School of Science

Department of Chemistry

 : [email protected]     : 3439   

Muhammad Arif is a Professor (Assistant) in Chemistry at Department of Chemistry, University of Management and Technology, Lahore since 2022. He has been working as lecturer in Chemistry at Department of Chemistry, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore from 2017 to 2022. He has done PhD in Chemistry from University of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. He obtained his M.Phil in Chemistry and M.Sc in Organic Chemistry degrees from Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad and Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan respectively. His research area is synthesis, characterization and applications of metal nanoparticles fabricated in microgels and ligands.

  • Hybrid microgels
  • Catalysis
  • Complexation
  • Nanomaterials
  • Photocatalysis
  • Microgels
Publication Type Title Journal Name Impact Factor Year of Publication
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) A review on advanced research of combine life of polystyrene (hard) and organic polymer (soft) materials: from 2018 to present Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie 4.315 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Nickel Nanoparticles Loaded in Smart Crosslinked Organic Polymer Microgels/Hydrogels: A Review JOM 2.597 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) A tutorial review on bimetallic nanoparticles loaded in smart organic polymer microgels/hydrogels Journal of Molecular Liquids 6.633 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) A New 2D Metal–Organic Framework for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Dyes in Water Catalysts 4.501 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Extraction of iron (III) ions by core-shell microgel for in situ formation of iron nanoparticles to reduce harmful pollutants from water Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 7.968 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Catalytic degradation of azo dyes by bimetallic nanoparticles loaded in smart polymer microgels RSC Advances 4.036 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Catalytic degradation of methyl orange using bimetallic nanoparticles loaded into poly (N-isopropylmethacrylamide) microgels Materials Today Communications 3.662 2022
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Catalytic degradation of organic dyes using Au-poly (styrene@ N-isopropylmethacrylamide) hybrid microgels Inorganic Chemistry Communications 3.428 2022
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Extraction of copper ions from aqueous medium by microgel particles for in-situ fabrication of copper nanoparticles to degrade toxic dyes Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie 4.315 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Complete life of cobalt nanoparticles loaded into cross-linked organic polymers: a review RSC Advances 4.036 2022
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Polymer microgels for the stabilization of gold nanoparticles and their application in the catalytic reduction of nitroarenes in aqueous media RSC Advances 4.036 2022
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Exploring microgel adsorption: synthesis, classification, and pollutant removal dynamics RSC Advances 3.900 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Copper (II) ions extraction by poly (N-vinylcaprolactam-mathacrylic acid) microgels for in situ reduction formation of copper nanoparticles to reduce pollutants Journal of Molecular Liquids 5.300 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) A review on Ag nanoparticles fabricated in microgels RSC Advances 3.900 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Classification, synthesis, characterization, and applications of metal nanoparticle-containing hybrid microgels: a comprehensive review RSC Advances 3.900 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Crosslinked polymeric networks of TiO 2–polymer composites: a comprehensive review RSC Advances 3.900 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) UV-Vis spectroscopy in the characterization and applications of smart microgels and metal nanoparticle-decorated smart microgels: a critical review RSC Advances 3.900 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Core-shell systems of crosslinked organic polymers: a critical review European Polymer Journal 5.800 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Noble metal nanoparticles encapsulated smart microgels: A critical review Journal of Molecular Liquids 5.300 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Silica@ poly (chitosan-N-isopropylacrylamide-methacrylic acid) microgels: Extraction of palladium (II) ions and in situ formation of palladium nanoparticles for pollutant reduction International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 7.700 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) A comprehensive review on crosslinked network systems of zinc oxide-organic polymer composites International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 7.700 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Catalytic reduction of nitroarenes by palladium nanoparticles decorated silica@ poly (chitosan-N-isopropylacrylamide-methacrylic acid) hybrid microgels International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 7.700 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Poly (chitosan-N-vinylcaprolactam-methacrylic acid) microgels as microreactor for Ag (I) ions extraction and in-situ silver nanoparticles formation to reduce the toxins International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 7.700 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Stabilized Ag nanoparticles loaded smart poly (chitosan-N-isopropylacrylamide-methacrylic acid) hybrid microgels for catalytic reduction of nitroarenes Journal of Molecular Liquids 5.300 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Catalytic reduction of toxins with metal nanoparticles fabricated in microgels and sodium borohydride: A comprehensive review Journal of Molecular Liquids 5.300 2025
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Catalytic reduction of aldehydic and nitro groups of nitro-benzaldehyde derivatives by silver nanoparticle–containing smart alginate-poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-methacrylic acid) microgels RSC Advances 3.900 2025
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Investigating adsorptive potential of raphanus caudatus leaves biomass for methyl orange dye: isotherm and kinetic study Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie 4.315 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Enzymes encapsulated smart polymer micro assemblies and their tuned multi-functionalities: a critical review International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials 2.500 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Enzymes encapsulated smart polymer micro assemblies and their tuned multi-functionalities: a critical review International Journal of Polymeric Materials 3.221 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Selective removal of lead (II) ions from wastewater with fabricated ZnO-PVA Membrane JOM 2.597 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Multi-functional organic–inorganic hydrogel microspheres as efficient catalytic system for reduction of toxic dyes in aqueous medium Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie 4.315 2022
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Interactions between amino acids and a cationic surfactant in binary solvent system Colloid and Interface Science Communications 5.633 2022
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Photocatalytic Reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III) and Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue and Antifungal Activity of Ag/TiO2 Composites Synthesized via the Template Induced Route Inorganics 3.149 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Reuse of Buffing Dust-Laden Tanning Waste Hybridized with Poly-Styrene for Fabrication of Thermal Insulation Materials Sustainability 3.889 2023
Degree Name & Area Year University City,Country
PhD - Organic Chemistry University of the Punjab Pakistan
MPhil - Chemistry Quaid-i-Azam University Pakistan
MSc - Chemistry University of the Punjab Pakistan
Position Start Date End Date
Lecturer 17-01-2017 25-08-2022
Assistant Professor 25-08-2022 Present
Export as .doc

© Copyright UMT, 2015. All Rights reserved.

Website Credits: OCM-UMT Back to Top