| Research Group Title |
Nanomaterials Research Group (NRG) |
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| Area of Research |
Nanochemistry, composite materials, nanomaterial bioactivities, petrochemicals, advanced polymer composites, materials for water purification, and sensor technologies. |
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| Theme of Research / Goals |
Photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties, electrochemical water splitting, kinetic studies, shale inhibitors for water-based drilling fluids, nano-forensic analysis, targeted drug delivery, and filter paper-based glucose sensors. |
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| Faculty Members |
Dr. Sammia Shahid, Dr. Mohsin Javed, Urooj Fatima, Adnan Amjad. |
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| Collaborating UMT Departments |
- Department of Physics, UMT
- School of Pharmacy, UMT
- School of Textile Designing, UMT
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| Collaborating National Institutes |
- National Center for Physics, Islamabad
- NUST, Islamabad
- University of Education, Lahore
- Formens Christian College University, Lahore
- Lahore Garrison University, Lahore
- University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
- Department of Chemistry and IRCBM, COMSATS University, Islamabad
- GCU, Lahore
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| Collaborating International Institutes |
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou, China
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia
- Center for Integrative Petroleum Research, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia
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| Names of Active Senior Students |
Dr. Azam Qamer (Alumni), Dr Qaiser Saleem (Alumni), Dr Muhammad Imran (Alumni), Hira Fatima (PhD Scholar), Naveed Ahmad (Alumni) |
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| Short Description of the Research Theme |
The design and development of nanomaterial-based composites present a compelling research avenue spanning multiple disciplines. This study can focus on creating composite materials that integrate nanomaterials for water purification. The bioactivity of nanomaterials within these composites can be examined to enhance purification efficiency. Additionally, the research can explore their potential as sensors for detecting environmental pollutants by analyzing the sensing properties of various nanomaterials and incorporating them into the composites. Another promising direction is the development of cost-effective and sustainable composite materials for petroleum exploration. Overall, this research theme offers diverse opportunities for innovation, including the synthesis of novel materials, understanding nanomaterial properties, and exploring their wide-ranging applications. |
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| SDGs Covered |
Good Health and Well-being (SGD # 3). Clean Water and Sanitation (SGD # 6). Affordable and Clean Energy (SGD # 7). Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SGD # 9). Climate Action (SGD # 13). |
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| List of 5 Relevant Publications |
- Qayyum, M., Shahid, S., Mansoor, S., Faizan, M., Javed, M., Zidan, A., ... & Aloufi, S. (2024). Revolutionizing Fingerprint Detection: Ce3+ Doped SiO2-Zr2O3: Sr2+ Nanocomposites with Enhanced Luminescence and Selectivity. Journal of Fluorescence, 1-15.
- Javed, M., Shah, A., & Farooq, M. U. (2025). An electroanalytical sensor for the detection of antibiotic cefoperazone sodium sulbactam sodium residue in wastewater. RSC advances, 15(3), 2011-2022.
- Shoaib, A., Shahid, S., Mansoor, S., Javed, M., Iqbal, S., Mahmood, S., ... & Alshalwi, M. (2024). Tailoring of an anti-diabetic drug empagliflozin onto zinc oxide nanoparticles: characterization and in vitro evaluation of anti-hyperglycemic potential. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 2499.
- Umar, Misbah, et al. "Unveiling the future of environmental solutions: Sg-C3N4/Te-doped metal oxides (ZnO, Mn3O4 & SnO2) as game-changers in photocatalytic and antibacterial technologies." Materials Science and Engineering: B 302 (2024): 117269.
- Zahra, M., Javed, M., Iqbal, S., Mahmood, S., Sarfraz, S., Yasin, M., ... & Alshalwi, M. (2024). High-strength montmorillonite polyurethane nanocomposites with exfoliated montmorillonite: Preparation and characterization. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 162, 112262.
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