Professional Experience

July 2013- To Date
Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
Assistant Professor

November 2009- September 2010
University of Manchester
Research Collaborator

2001 - June 2013
NGO – KFM Pakistan
Assistant Professor

PUBLICATIONS

2023

205. Phyto‐synthesized ZnO/ZrO2 binary oxide as a new electro‐catalyst for water splitting application ZnO/ZrO2 for water splitting application. ChemistrySelect, 8(43), e202302820.
204. Semiconducting Y2O3-ZnO stacked nano-fibrous arrays for interfacial engineering in solar cells, electrical charge storage, and electrochemical water splitting. Solar Energy, 266, 112164.
203. Decoding Coumaphos: Tracing its journey in the lithosphere via degradation mechanisms and assessing sorption proficiency through kinetics study. International Journal of Chemical Kinetics. doi.org/10.1002/kin.21699
202. Synergistic energy system [Sm3+-Eu3+-Tm3+]: CsPbI2. 4Br0. 6 designing and thermal optimization for photovoltaic and electrical applications. Optical Materials, 145, 114450.
201. Microwave facilitated HfO2-ZnO nanospheres: Goaded electro-catalytic and electrical functionality maximization in multifold energy systems. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.10.162
200. Synthesis of phyto-mediated CuO–ZrO2 nanocomposite and investigation of their role as electrode material for supercapacitor and water splitting studies. Journal of Materials Research, 1-14. doi.org/10.1557/s43578-023-01204-5
199. Advancing energy and water solutions: Unleashing the potential of Nd2S3:Ni9S8 thin film for supercapacitors and sustainable water purification. Asia‐Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. DOI: 10.1002/apj.3010
198. Recent advances in the electrochemical applications of biogenically synthesized gold, zinc, and copper oxide nanoparticles. Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, 1-11. doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2023.2267517
197. CoS2:Ni17S18:Al2S3 thin film as supercapacitor electrode for astounding energy storage and explicit photocatalyst for pollutants degradation. Advanced Composite Materials. DOI: 10.1080/09243046.2023.2265785
196. Exploring Optoelectronic Synergy for Sustainable Energy and Cleaner Environments: Utilizing ZrS3:MnS2:Ni9S8 Thin Film for Dual-Function Supercapacitors and Photocatalytic Degradation. Chemical Papers. DOI: 10.1007/s11696-023-03107-5
195. Semiconductor V2O5-ZnO nano-rods driven efficient photovoltaic and electrochemical performance in multitudinous applications. Materials Science & Engineering B. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mseb.2023.116911
194. Electrocatalytic water splitting studies on zirconium oxide nanoparticles synthesized by biomimetic synthesis route. Ionics. DOI: 10.1007/s11581-023-05215-4
193. Microbial detoxification of bifenthrin insecticide by selected fungal strains and optimizing conditions using response surface methodology for agricultural sustainability. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195(10), 1214.
192. Microwave abetted nano-hybrids driven high performance in catalytic, energy storage, and photovoltaic applications using RuO2–ZnO nano-hexagons anchored spheres. Optical Materials, 144, 114326.
191. Shining a light on clean energy: A rare earth-combined transition metal sulphide electrode in: SnO2/α-Tb2S3: MnS for photoelectrochemical applications. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 111646. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2023.111646
190. A clear path to enhanced performance: In: SnO2/(Er2S3–ZrS3–NiS2) GO as an effective transparent electrode in photoelectrochemical cells. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 128445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2023.128445
189. Powering up and cleaning up: NiS: Cu2S: Nd2S3 thin film as a supercapacitor electrode and photocatalyst. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-023-01969-x
188. Exploring the dual functionality of Er2S3: Al2S3: NiS2 thin film as supercapacitor electrode and photocatalyst for efficient energy storage and pollutant degradation. Journal of Materials Research, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-023-01117-3
187. Rare In: SnO2/NdYbS3 metal sulphide: A novel photoactive electrode for sustainable energy applications. Ceramics International. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2023.07.261
186. Er2S3: Ni3S4: Co9S8 thin film as a sustainable bifunctional material for simultaneous supercapacitive energy storage and photocatalytic degradation. Materials Science and Engineering: B, 297, 116776.
185. Efficient Synthesis and Electrochemical Investigation of Co3O4: PdO/Pd Nanocomposite for High‐Performance Supercapacitor Electrode Material. physica status solidi (a), 220(14), 2300168.
184. Synthesis of In: SnO2/La4NiS7 via Diethyldithiocarbamate‐Assisted Spin Coating: A Promising Route for High‐Performance Transparent Photoelectrochemical Energy Storage and Generation. ChemistrySelect, 8(25), e202300898.
183. (Sm/Eu/Tm) 3+ doped tantalum semiconductor system for photovoltaic and electrochemical functionality amplification. Journal of Rare Earths. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jre.2023.07.011
182. Expounded photoelectric and electrochemical profiling of LRE3+: β‐Ta2O5 (Ln3+= Ce3+, Pr3+, Nd3+) for high performance in energy systems. Energy Technology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202300392
181. Electrochemical Investigation of Facile MoO3/NiO/PdO/Pd Nano Electrode Material for Supercapacitor Application. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.7470
180. Multifunctional n-type [Sm 3+ -Eu 3+ -Tm 3+ ] -doped SnO 2 semiconductor system steered electrochemical and photovoltaic efficiency enhancement in energy applications. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2023.104992
179. Augmented photovoltaic and electrochemical performance of lanthanide (Ln3+= Ce3+, Pr3+, and Nd3+) doped ZrO2 semiconductor material. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 34(17), 1376.
178. Energy storehouse and a remarkable photocatalyst: Al2S3/Cu2S/Ni17S18 thin film as supercapacitor electrode and pollutants degradation. Surface Engineering, 1-16. doi.org/10.1080/02670844.2023.2223453
177. [Gd-Ho-Dy]: CsPbI1. 8Br1. 2 stable perovskite material as an absorber layer in photovoltaic devices, charge storage electrode, and an efficacious OER/HER catalyst. Solar Energy, 262, 111800.
176. Efficacious performance of photoactive electrode In: SnO2/Er2S3: In2S3 in a photoelectrochemical system. Applied Materials Today, 32, 101797.
175. Genetically Modified Plants for Phytoremediation Biotechnological Microbial Remediants Enhanced Pedospheric Detoxification Accomplished via Transgenic Plants. In Bio and Nanoremediation of Hazardous Environmental Pollutants (pp. 109-135). CRC Press.
174. Sustainability Consolidated Ln3+ (Ce3+‐Pr3+‐Nd3+): SnO2 System for Variegated Electrochemical and Photovoltaic Applications. Advanced Sustainable Systems, 2300118. doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202300118
173. [Ce-Pr-Nd]: CsPbI1. 8Br1. 2: Stability enhanced light harvester in perovskite solar cells, energy storage material for batteries, and an OER/HER electro-catalyst. Journal of Energy Storage, 67, 107566.
172. Efficient Synthesis and Electrochemical Investigation of Co3O4: PdO/Pd Nanocomposite for High‐Performance Supercapacitor Electrode Material. physica status solidi (a), 220(14), 2300168.
171. Supercapacitor with highly efficient rare earth metal conjugated transition metal chalcogenide photoactive electrode In: SnO2/Nd2S3: Ni9S8: Co9S8. Materials Science and Engineering: B, 294, 116544.
170. Rare earth (Sm/Eu/Tm) doped ZrO2 driven electro-catalysis, energy storage, and scaffolding in high-performance perovskite solar cells. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.04.085
169. Biomimetic [AV-Er2O3-doped δ-Bi2O3]-stacked nanoplates: an efficient electrocatalyst for OER/HER and electrode material for supercapacitor application. Ionics, 29(6), 2485-2500.
168. The electrochemical performance of Lanthanum Indium Sulphide photoactive electrode in a simple yet efficacious photoelectrochemical cell. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 179, 111378.
167. Remarkable energy storage and photocatalytic remediation potential of novel graphene oxide loaded bi-metal sulphide Ba4Fe2S6-GO nanocomposite thin film. Optical Materials, 138, 113682.
166. In: SnO2/Yb2S3: Cu2S: ZnS‐A rare earth metal sulphide conjugated transition metal sulphide photoactive electrode. Energy Technology. doi.org/10.1002/ente.202300062

165. Phyto-synthesized facile Pd/NiOPdO ternary nanocomposite for electrochemical supercapacitor applications. RSC advances, 12(54), 35409-35417.
164. Residual analysis of menacing toxicants: pesticides and heavy metals in fish (Oreochromis niloticus and Tor putitora) and fresh water reservoirs. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 15(23), 1735.
163. Electrochemical trapping of meta-stable NiO consolidated ZnO/PdO by biomimetic provenance for the employment of clean energy generation. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 150, 106867.
162. Biomimetic Synthesis of Highly Reusable MoO3-based Catalysts for Fast Degradation of Dyes. Materials Innovations. 2(10), 255-268. 10.54738/MI.2022.21001
161. Bio‐inspired NiO/ZrO2 mixed oxides (NZMO) for oxygen evolution reactions: from facile synthesis to electrochemical analysis. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology. 1-10. (IF = 3.709) doi.org/10.1002/jctb.7246
160. Phyto-synthesized facile Pd/NiOPdO ternary nanocomposite for electrochemical supercapacitor applications. 54, 1-10. (IF = 4.036) DOI: 10.1039/D2RA07292K
159. Residual analysis of menacing toxicants: pesticides and heavy metals in fish (Oreochromis niloticus and Tor putitora) and fresh water reservoirs. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 15(23), 1-14. (IF = 1.827)
158. Sustainable remediation of toxic industrial pollutant via NiO/ZrO2/Mn3O4 biomimetic nano-photocatalysts. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 1-8. (IF= 3.519)
157. Electrochemical trapping of meta-stable NiO consolidated ZnO/PdO by biomimetic provenance for the employment of clean energy generation. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 150, 106867. (IF = 4.644)
156. Nanocomposite Zr2S3‐BaS‐Cr2S3 ternary‐metal chalcogenide: An impressive supercapacitor electrode and environmental remediant of toxic pollutants. International Journal of Energy Research. (IF = 5.164)
155. Fungal and bacterial assisted bioremediation of environmental toxicant (N‐[2‐[3‐chloro‐5‐(trifluoromethyl)‐2‐pyridinyl] ethyl]‐2‐(trifluoromethyl) benzamide) holding benzamidic genesis elucidating the eco‐friendly strategy. Journal of Basic Microbiology. (IF = 2.650)
154. E-beam-deposited Zr2NiS4-GO alloy thin film, a tenacious photocatalyst and efficient electrode for electrical devices. Journal of Materials Science, 57(14), 7290-7309. (IF = 4.682)
153. Biotechnological microbial remediants: Enhanced pedospheric detoxification accomplished via transgenic plants. In book Bio and Nanoremediation of Hazardous Environmental Pollutants. Taylor & Francis Group, LLC / CRC Press, Accepted, In process (ISI-indexed)
152. Electroactive polymers-based Microelectromechanical systems MEMS. Taylor & Francis Group, LLC / CRC Press. Accepted, In process (ISI-indexed)
151. Revolutionizing the field of solar cells by utilization of nanoscale metal oxide/hydroxide based 2D materials. In book Energy Applications of 2D Nanomaterials. Edited by Dr. R.K. Gupta. CRC Press. In production.
150. Nouveau advancements achieved in the performance enchantment of solar cells modified through MXene-based 2D nanomaterials utilization. In book Energy Applications of 2D Nanomaterials. Edited by Dr. R.K. Gupta. CRC Press. In production.
149. Soil nano-phytoremediation: Nanotools-coupled phytoremediation: auspicious technology for detoxification of the contaminated pedospheric matrices. In book Nano-phytoremediation and Environmental Pollution: Strategies and Mechanisms.  Taylor & Francis Group, LLC / CRC Press. Accepted, In process (ISI-indexed)
148. Silver nanoparticles for nano-phytoremediation: Recent advancements and the potential of nano silver consolidated phytoremediation in ecospheric decontamination. In book Nano-phytoremediation and Environmental Pollution: Strategies and Mechanisms.  Taylor & Francis Group, LLC / CRC Press. Accepted, In process (ISI-indexed)
147. Electron-beam deposited (Cu2S-CdS)GO thin film as active electrode for supercapacitor and enhanced photocatalyst for water remediation. International Journal of Energy Research. (IF = 5.164)
146. Biomimmetic ZrO2@PdO nanocomposites: fabrication, characterization and water splitting potential exploration. International Journal of Energy Research. (IF = 5.164)
145. Doped antimony chalcogenide semiconductor thin films fabrication by physical vapour deposition: elucidation of optoelectronic and electrochemical features. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 1-10. (IF = 1.212)
144. Phytogenic synthesis and enhanced photocatalytic properties of ZnOCo3O4 p–n junction: biomimetic water remediators. Ionics, 1-8. (IF = 2.871)

142. Lithosphere-stationed fate and eco-detoxification investigation of fungicidal agent Zoxamide possessing chlorinated benzamidic genesis. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 18(10), 3127-3142. (IF=3.519)
142. Recent advancements in the photo anodic-cathodic charge transport layers influencing the stability and performance of perovskite solar cells. International Conference on Energy, Water and Environment – ICEWE-2021 New Campus, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore. 31st March 2021, Lahore, Pakistan.
141. Significant role of biofertilizers in organic agriculture consolidating sustainability and ecological protection, In BioFertilizers: Advances in Bio-inoculants Volume 1: Biofertilizer (accepted-in production), 1-10. (ISI-indexed)
140. Mycotoxins in Zea mays, their quantification and HPLC analysis of physico-biological detoxification. Natural Product Research, 1-5. (IF = 2.861)
139. Review elucidating graphene derivatives (GO/rGO) supported metal sulfides based hybrid nanocomposites for efficient photocatalytic dye degradation. Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry. Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry. (IF = 2.905)
138. Functionalised graphene oxide-based nanofiltration membranes with enhanced molecular separation performance. Materials Research Innovations, 1-9.
137. Dynamic green synthesis of iron oxide and manganese oxide nanoparticles and their cogent antimicrobial, environmental and electrical applications. Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry. (IF = 2.905)
136. Sustainable hydrothermal synthesis of cobalt‐nickel nanomaterial for supercapacitor using green stabilizing agents. International Journal of Energy Research. (IF = 5.164)
135. Physical Vapor Deposited [Co: Cd-(dtc) 2]/SnO2 Dual Semiconductor Systems: Synthesis, Characterization and Photo-Electrochemistry. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 31(6), 2579-2593. (IF = 3.543)
134. Sorptive and degradative assessments of environmentally pestilential Benzimidazole fungicide Fuberidazole in pedosphere. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 1-18. (IF = 2.826)
133. Phyto-inspired Cu/Bi oxide-based nanocomposites: synthesis, characterization, and energy relevant investigation. RSC Advances, 11(49), 30510-30519. (IF = 4.036)
132. Preparation of Organo-Stabilized Mn3O4 Nanostructures as an Electro-Catalyst for Clean Energy Generation (Journal of Electronic Materials IF = 2.047)
131. Facile ZnO based Nanomaterial and its Fabrication as Supercapacitor Electrode: Synthesis, Characterization and Electrochemical Studies. RSC advances = 4.036
130. Newfangled progressions in the charge transport layers impacting the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells. Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry. (Accepted) (IF = 2.905)
129. Preparation of the organo-stabilized Mn3O4 nanostructures as an electro-catalyst for clean energy generation. Journal of Electronic Material. (Accepted) (IF = 2.047)
128. Facile ZnO based nanomaterial and its fabrication as supercapacitor electrode: synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical studies. RSC Advances. (Accepted) (IF = 4.036)
126. Two-dimensional graphene oxide based membranes for ionic and molecular separation: Current status and challenges. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 105605. (IF = 7.968)
125. Synthesis of facile ZnO: NiO‐PdO‐Pd nanomaterial by organic fuel: Environmentally benign electrode material for energy storage. International Journal of Energy Research. 1-10. (IF = 5.164)
124. Environmental toxicant Zoxamide sorption, degradation and Punica granatum-based activated carbon-mediated removal from soils. Environmental Earth Sciences, 80(11), 1-15. (IF = 3.119)
123. Analysis and quantification of naturally occurring aflatoxin B1 in dry fruits with subsequent physical and biological detoxification. Natural Product Research, 1-5. (IF = 2.861)
122. Facile synthesis of ZnO–CoMoO 4 nanocomposite using bio-organic fuel for energy storage application. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 1-15. (IF = 4.220)
121. Semi-conducting Ni/Zn nano-hybrids’ driven efficient electro-catalytic performance: fabrication, characterization and electrochemical features elucidation. Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, (Accepted, In production).  (IF = 4.990) 
120. Electro-catalyst [ZrO2/ZnO/PdO]-NPs green functionalization: fabrication, characterization and water splitting potential assessment. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, (IF = 7.139)
119. Variegated pedospheric matrices based Pyrzaole fungicide chemico-physical and biological degradation elucidation. Soil and Sediment Contamination. An International Journal, (accepted in production, 2021). (IF= 3.057)
118. Recent developments in carbon nanotubes based perovskite solar cells with boosted efficiency and stability. Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie, (accepted in production, 2021). (IF= 2.408)
117. Electrochemical Energy Storage by Nanosized MoO3/PdO material: Investigation of its Structural, Optical and Electrochemical Properties for Supercapacitor. Journal of Energy Storage, (accepted in production, 2021). (IF= 8.907) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2021.102447
116. Identification and implication of organic compounds of Viola odorata: a potential source for bio-fabrication of nickel oxide nanoparticles. Applied Nanoscience, (accepted in production, 2021). (IF= 3.869)
115. Microbial-Mediated Nanoparticles for Sustainable Environment: Antimicrobial and Photocatalytic Applications. Microbial Nanobiotechnology: Principles and Applications, 287. (ISI Indexed)
114. Identification and quantification of phyto-constituents of wild Moraceae-Ficus palmata Forssk and its implication as synthesizing fuel for biomimetic nanomaterials. Chemical Papers, 1-10. (IF = 2.146)

113. Molecular characterization of Fusarium solani and Fusarium oxysporum phyto-pathogens causing mango maturity malconformation. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 54(17-18), 1372-1390.
112. Modified Sol-gel Synthesis of Co3O4 Nanoparticles Using Organic Template for Electrochemical Energy Storage. Energy, 119502. (IF = 8.857)
111. Biotechnological tools based lithospheric management of toxic Pyrethroid pesticides: a critical evaluation. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 1-24. (IF = 2.826)
110. Adsorption and sugarcane-bagasse-derived activated carbon-based mitigation of 1-[2-(2-chloroethoxy) phenyl] sulfonyl-3-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1, 3, 5-triazin-2-yl) urea-contaminated soils. Open Chemistry, 18(1), 1433-1443. (IF = 1.977)
109. Sustainability consolidation via employment of biomimetic ecomaterials with an accentuated photo-catalytic potential: emerging progressions. Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry, 1(ahead-of-print). (IF = 2.905)
108. Chemosynthesis and physical vapor deposition of acanthite thin films: characterization and electrochemistry exploration. Results in Physics, 103647. (IF = 4.565)
107. Biomimetic [MoO3@ZnO] semiconducting nanocomposites: chemo-proportional fabrication, characterization and energy storage potential exploration. Renewable Energy, 1-10. (IF = 8.634)
106. Phyto-mediated semiconducting n-type electrode nanomaterial: structural, compositional, and supercapacitor investigations. Ionics, 1-11. (IF = 2.817)
105. Effective Remediation Strategy for Xenobiotic Zoxamide by Pure Bacterial Strains, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Streptococcus pneumoniae. BioMed Research International, 2020.  (IF = 3.411)
104. Modified sol gel synthesis of MoO3 NPs using organic template: synthesis, characterization and electrochemical investigations. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 1-13. (IF = 2.604)
103. Green synthesis of ZnO–Co3O4 nanocomposite using facile foliar fuel and investigation of its electrochemical behaviour for supercapacitors. New Journal of Chemistry. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ03430D (IF = 3.925)
102. Ecospheric Decontamination Attained via Green Nanobiotechnological NiO-Based Nanocatalyst Derived from Nature’s Biofactories. International Journal of Nanomedicine https://doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S272726 (IF = 7.033)
101. Role of renewable energy and nanotechnology in sustainable desalination of water: mini review. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/03067319.2020.1837121 (IF = 2.826)
100. Herbicide thiencarbazone-methyl pedospheric disposition through sorption and degradation mechanisms in heterogenous soils. Environmental Earth Sciences, 79(20), 1-19. (IF = 3.119)
99. Xenobiotic thiencarbazone-methyl biotransformation investigation by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Escherichia coli and Streptococcus pyogenes. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 1-8. (IF = 3.519)
98. Innovatory role of nanomaterials as bio-tools for treatment of cancer. Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry, 1(ahead-of-print). (IF = 2.905)
97. Optical and structural properties of single source precursor based pure and Cu-doped antimony sulphide thin films by physical vapour deposition assisted technique. Chemical Physics, 539, 110979. (IF = 2.563)
96. Activated carbon processed from Citrus sinensis: Synthesis, characterization and application for adsorption-based separation of toxic pesticides from soils. Separation Science and Technology, 1-10. (IF = 2.799)
95. Physical vapor deposition of SnS: PbS-dithiocarbamate chalcogenide semiconductor thin films: elucidation of optoelectronic and electrochemical features. Phosphorus, Sulfur, and Silicon and the Related Elements, 1-11. (IF = 1.082)
94. Phyto-inspired and scalable approach for the synthesis of PdO2Mn2O3: a nano-material for application in water splitting electro-catalysis. RSC Advances, 10(50), 29961-29974. (IF = 4.036)
93. Sustainable synthesis of organic framework-derived ZnO nanoparticles for fabrication of supercapacitor electrode. Environmental Technology, 1-12. (IF = 3.475)
92. Bio Framework-Derived Facile MoO3-NiO-PdO-Pd Nanomaterial for Detoxification of Organic Pollutants. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 15, 5591. (IF = 7.033)
91. Systematic review elucidating the generations and classifications of solar cells contributing towards environmental sustainability integration. Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry, 1(ahead-of-print). (IF = 2.905)
90. Lithospherically sorbed cyclodiene insecticide sustainable remediation via green adsorbent derived from Arachis hypogaea shells. Chemistry and Ecology, 36(8), 766-784. (IF = 2.381)
89. Synthesis, characterization and electrochemical investigation of physical vapor deposited barium sulphide doped iron sulphide dithiocarbamate thin films. Microelectronic Engineering, 233, 111400. (IF = 2.662)
88. Evaluation of electrochemical properties of organic template assisted PdO incorporated NiO for H2/O2 evolution. Microchemical Journal, 158, 105282. (IF = 5.304)
87. Synthesis of binary metal oxide-doped Co3O4 nanoparticles by organic template and investigation of its structural, optical and electrochemical properties. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 1-11. (IF = 2.478)
86. Evaluation of electrochemical properties for water splitting by NiO nano-cubes synthesized using Olea ferruginea Royle. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 40, 100753. (IF = 7.632)
85. Multi-functional bio-sorbents triggered sustainable detoxification of eco-contaminants besmirched hydrospheric swatches. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 1-16. (IF = 2.826)
84. Synthesis of palladium diethyldithiocarbamate complexes as precursor for the deposition of un-doped and copper sulfide doped thin films by a facile physical vapour deposition technique. Optik, 165014. (IF = 2.84)
83. Efficient fungal and bacterial facilitated remediation of thiencarbazone methyl in the environment. Environmental Research, 188, 109811. (IF = 8.431)
82. Congruously designed eco-curative integrated farming model designing and employment for sustainable encompassments. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-18. (IF = 5.190)
81. Effects of bioactive compounds on the morphology and surface chemistry of MoO3/ZnMoO4 nanocomposite for supercapacitor. Journal of Materials Science, 1-17. (IF = 4.682)
80. Functionalization of MoO3NiMoO4 nanocomposite using organic template for energy storage application. Journal of Energy Storage, 29, 101309. (IF = 8.907)
79. Synthesis and analysis of ZnO‐CoMoO4 incorporated organic compounds for efficient degradation of azo dye pollutants under dark ambient conditions. Applied Organometallic Chemistry, e5733. (IF = 4.105)
78. Remedial potential of bacterial and fungal strains (Bacillus subtilis, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and Penicillium chrysogenum) against organochlorine insecticide Endosulfan. Folia microbiologica, 1-10. (IF = 2.629)
77. Interfacial engineering revolutionizers: perovskite nanocrystals and quantum dots accentuated performance enhancement in perovskite solar cells. Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Sciences, 1-29. (IF = 11.178)
76. Fungicidal methyl-2-benzimidazole carbamate adsorption in soil and remediation via Prunus dulcis derived activated carbon. Revista Internacional de Contaminación Ambiental, 36(2), 429-442. (IF = 0.465)
75. Assessment of methyl 2-({[(4, 6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl) carbamoyl] sulfamoyl} methyl) benzoate through biotic and abiotic degradation modes. Open Chemistry, 18(1), 314-324. (IF =1.977)
74. Green synthesis of doped Co3O4 nanocatalysts using organic template for fast azo dye degradation from aqueous environment. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, 1-10. (IF = 3.709)
73. Fungicide isopyrazam degradative response toward extrinsically added fungal and bacterial strains. Journal of Basic Microbiology, 60(6), 484-493. (IF = 2.650)
72. Organic template-based ZnO embedded Mn3O4 nanoparticles: synthesis and evaluation of their electrochemical properties towards clean energy generation. RSC Advances, 10(17), 9854-9867. (IF = 4.036)
71. Effect of NiO on organic framework functionalized ZnO nanoparticles for energy storage application. International Journal of Energy Research, 44(7), 5259-5271. (IF = 5.164)
70. Structural, optical and electrochemical studies of organo-templated wet synthesis of cubic shaped nickel oxide nanoparticles. Optik, 205, 164241. (IF = 2.84)
69. Biomimetic detoxifier Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. silver nanoparticles: innate green bullets for morbific pathogens and persistent pollutants. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-17. (IF = 5.190)
68. Organic template-assisted green synthesis of CoMoO4 nanomaterials for the investigation of energy storage properties. RSC Advances, 10(14), 8115-8129. (IF = 4.036)
67. Helianthus annuus based biodiesel production from seed oil garnered from a phytoremediated terrain. International Journal of Ambient Energy, 1-9. (X-Category)
66. Isolation and ITS-rDNA based molecular characterization of plant pathogenic fungal species in postharvest citrus fruits. Sydowia, 71, 267-278. (IF = 1.41)
65. Agrochemical 2-chloro-2', 6'-diethyl-N-methoxymethylacetanilide tranformative and sorptive demeanor in agriculturally significant pedospheric environs. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 1-20. (IF = 2.826)
64. Environmental contaminant 2-chloro-N-(2, 6-diethylphenyl)-N-(methoxymethyl) acetamide remediation via Xanthomonas axonopodis and Aspergillus niger. Environmental Research, 182, 109117. (IF = 8.431)
63. Nutritional composition and yield comparison between hydroponically grown and commercially available Zea mays L. fodder for a sustainable livestock production. Maydica, 64(3), 9. (IF = 0.914)

62. Developmental abnormality caused by Fusarium mangiferae in mango fruit explored via molecular characterization. Biologia, 75(3), 465-473. (IF = 1.654)
61. Synergistic mycoflora–natural farming mediated biofertilization and heavy metals decontamination of lithospheric compartment in a sustainable mode via Helianthus annuus. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 16(11), 6735-6752. (IF = 3.519)
60. Chromatographic identification of “green capping agents” extracted from Nasturtium officinale (Brassicaceae) leaves for the synthesis of MoO3 nanoparticles. Journal of separation science, 43(3), 598-605. (IF = 3.645)
59. Pedospheric adsorption–desorption of anti-moulting agent Chlorfluazuron and transfer in agriculturally significant Arcadian soils. Sādhanā, 44(10), 212. (IF = 1.214)
58. Eco-Friendly Remediation of Adsorbed Chlorsulfuron Herbicide via Walnut Shells Derived Activated Carbon. Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (IJCCE). 1-10. (IF = 1.903)
57. Sorptive interactions of fungicidal 2-(4'-Thiazolyl) Benzimidazole with soils of divergent physicochemical composition. International Journal of Economic and Environmental Geology, 10(2), 97-104. (Y-category)
56. Sorptive Interactions Evaluation of Benomyl Metabolites Mecarzole with the Varyingly Selected Minerals. International Journal of Economic and Environmental Geology, 10(2), 50-54. (Y-category)
55. Adsorption-desorption mechanism of synthesized Benzimidazole based fungicide 2-(3’-Pyridyl) on selected soil minerals. International Journal of Economic and Environmental Geology, 10(2), 38-44. (Y-category)
54. Bioelectrochemical systems: Sustainable bio-energy powerhouses. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 142, 111576. (IF = 12.545)
53. Cr2S3(Et2DTC) complex and [Cr2S3-MoS2 (Et2DTC)] bilayer thin films: single source stationed fabrication, compositional, optical, microstructural and electrochemical investigation. Environmental Technology, 1-15. (IF = 3.475)
52. Pedospheric environmental forensics aspects. In Trends of Environmental Forensics in Pakistan (pp. 39-59). Academic Press. (ISI-indexed)
51. Forensic materials analysis and engineering. In Trends of Environmental Forensics in Pakistan (pp. 79-94). Academic Press. (ISI-indexed)
50. Synthesis and characterization of transition metals doped CuO nanostructure and their application in hybrid bulk heterojunction solar cells. SN Applied Sciences, 1(6), 647. (X-category)
49. Analysis of dopant concentration effect on optical and morphological properties of PVD coated Cu-doped Ni3S2 thin films. Optik, 187, 152-163. (IF = 2.84)
48. Sustainable management of Mangifera indica pre-and post-harvest diseases mediated by botanical extracts via foliar and fruit application. Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection, 126(4), 367-372. (IF = 1.928)
47. Arachis hypogaea derived activated carbon steered remediation of Benzimidazole based fungicide adsorbed soils. Chemistry and Ecology, 35(6), 576-591. (IF = 2.381)
46. Adsorption of Rimsulfuron in selected soils and its removal via activated carbon. Revu. Roum. Chim, 64(5), 1-10. (IF = 0.395)
45. Utilization of wheat (Triticum aestivum) and Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum) dry biomass for heavy metals biosorption. Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences: B. Life and Environmental Sciences, 55(3), 61-70. (Y-Category)
44. Mycological assisted phytoremediation enhancement of bioenergy crops Zea mays and‎ Helianthus annuus in heavy metal contaminated lithospheric zone. Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal, 28(4), 411-430. (IF = 3.057)
43. In situ synthesis and deposition of un-doped and doped magnesium sulfide thin films by green technique. Optik, 182, 739-744. (IF = 2.84)
42. Synthesis and physiognomic study of copper sulfide doped cobalt sulfide. Materials Research Express, 6(4), 046408. (IF = 2.025)
41. Carbendazole lithospheric adsorption, Saccharum officinarum-based remediation and microbial degradation in heterogeneously composed soils. Environmental Earth Sciences, 78(1), 31. (IF = 3.119)
40. Adsorption removal of endosulfan through Saccharum officinarum derived activated carbon from selected soils. Journal of Central South University, 26(1), 146-157. (IF = 2.392)

39. Optical and morphological properties of environmentally benign Cu-Tin sulphide thin films grown by physical vapor deposition technique. Materials Research Express, 6(3), 036406. (IF = 2.025)
38. Exploring the potential of Juglans regia-derived activated carbon for the removal of adsorbed fungicide Ethaboxam from soils. Environmental monitoring and assessment, 190(12), 737. (IF = 3.307)
37. Low-cost and environmental-friendly Triticum aestivum-derived biochar for improving plant growth and soil fertility. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 49(22), 2814-2827. (IF = 1.58)
36. Adsorption evaluation of herbicide iodosulfuron followed by Cedrus deodora sawdust-derived activated carbon removal. Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal, 28(1), 65-80. (IF = 3.057)
35. Arachis hypogaea activated carbon-assisted removal of 1-(4, 6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-3-(3-ethylsulfonylpyridin-2-yl) sulfonylurea herbicide in agriculturally adsorbed soils. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 16(10), 6247-6258. (IF = 3.519)
34. Carpogenic ZnO nanoparticles: amplified nanophotocatalytic and antimicrobial action. IET nanobiotechnology, 13(2), 150-159. (IF = 2.077)
33. Foliar-mediated Ag: ZnO nanophotocatalysts: green synthesis, characterization, pollutants degradation, and in vitro biocidal activity. Green Processing and Synthesis, 8(1), 172-182. (IF = 3.970)
32. Mycodriven enhancement and inherent phytoremediation potential exploration of plants for lithospheric remediation. Sydowia, 70, 141-153. (IF = 1.41)
31. Sorption-Desorption Characteristics of Benzimidazole Based Fungicide Benomyl on Physicochemical Properties of Selected Pakistani Soils and their Minerals. Biological Sciences-PJSIR, 61(2), 59-67. (X-category)
30. Phytofunctionalized silver nanoparticles: green biomaterial for biomedical and environmental applications. Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry, 38(3), 127-149. (IF = 2.905)
29. Sorption and Juglans regia-derived activated carbon-mediated removal of aniline-based herbicide Alachlor from contaminated soils. Environmental Earth Sciences, 77(12), 437. (IF = 3.119)
28. Neoteric environmental detoxification of organic pollutants and pathogenic microbes via green synthesized ZnO nanoparticles. Environmental technology. 1-10. (IF = 3.475)
27. Synthesis, characterization and PVD assisted thin film fabrication of the nano-structured bimetallic Ni3S2/MnS2 composite. Surfaces and Interfaces, 12, 190-195. (IF = X-category)
26. Phytosynthetic Ag doped ZnO nanoparticles: Semiconducting green remediators: Photocatalytic and antimicrobial potential of green nanoparticles. Open Chemistry, 16(1), 556-570. (IF = 1.977)
25. Evaluating the adsorption potential of alachlor and its subsequent removal from soils via activated carbon. Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal, 27(4), 249-266. (IF = 3.057)
24. Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. fabricated ZnO nano falcates and its photocatalytic and dose dependent in vitro bio-activity: Photodegradation and antimicrobial potential of biogenic ZnO nano falcates. Open Chemistry, 16(1), 141-154. (IF = 1.977)

23. Pedospheric sorption investigation of sulfonyl urea herbicide Triasulfuron via regression correlation analysis in selected soils. South African Journal of Chemistry, 70, 163-170. (IF = 1.368)
22. Augmented photocatalytic, antibacterial and antifungal activity of prunosynthetic silver nanoparticles. Artif Cells Nanomed Biotechnol 46: 127–137. (IF = 6.355)
21. Chlorsulfuron degradation through bio-augmentation of soils by fungal strains and chemical hydrolysis. Journal of environmental chemical engineering, 6(1), 955-963. (IF = X-category)
20. Evaluating the fate of agrochemical through adsorption and desorption studies of chlorfluazuron in selected agricultural soils. Journal of King Saud University-Science, 31(4), 612-617. (IF = 4.011)
19. Optical and gas sensing properties of SnO2 nanowires grown by vapor–liquid–solid mechanism. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 28(23), 17993-18002. (IF = 2.478)
18. Green electrokinetic remediation of Thiabendazole adsorbed soils via mineralization. Agrochimica, 190-205. (IF = 0.694)
17. Determination of Rimsulfuron sorption parameters in eight Pakistani soils. Agrochimica, 61(2), 140-153. (IF = 0.694)
16. Determining the adsorption and desorption behavior of thiabendazole fungicide for five different agricultural soils. Soil & Environment, 36(1), 1-10. (Y-category)
15. Investigating the impact of soils’ physicochemical composition on chlorsulfuron pedospheric sorption. Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai, Chemia, 62(1), 165-174. (IF = 0.558)
14. Sorption characteristic of Cinosulfuron in Pakistani soils along with two minerals and their statistical evaluation. Journal of Contemporary Research in Chemistry, 2, 1-14. (Y category)
13. Nano-structured Bimetallic (Ni, Co) Sulphide Complex, Synthesis Characterization and Thin Film Deposition by PVD Assisted Technique. Research & Reviews: Journal of Material Sciences. 1-10. (X-category)
12. Surfactant and template free synthesis of porous ZnS nanoparticles. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 189, 28-34. (IF = 2.781)

11. Evaluating the adsorption and desorption behavior of triasulfuron as a function of soil physico-chemical characteristics. Soil Environ, 35(1), 99-105. (IF = Y-category)
10. Adsorption and desorption characteristics of chlorosulfuron in selected minerals and Pakistani soils. Eurasian Journal of Soil Science, 5(1), 1. (IF = 0.667)

9. Chemical bath deposition of Fe-doped ZnS thin films: investigations of their ferromagnetic and half-metallic properties. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 39, 283-291. (IF = 4.644)
8. Sorption-Desorption Behavior of Newly synthesized N-(1H-Benzimidazole-2 ylmethyl) Acetamide (ABNZ) on Selected Soils and its Antifungal activity. Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan, 37(4), 1-10. (IF = 1.377)
7. Adsorption and Desorption Characteristic of Metsulfuron-Methyl in Pakistani Soils. Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan, 37(2), 1-10. (IF = 1.377)
6. Symmetrical and unsymmetrical nickel (II) complexes of N-(dialkylcarbamothioyl)-nitro substituted benzamide as single-source precursors for deposition of nickel sulfide nanostructured thin films by AACVD. Polyhedron, 85, 267-274. (IF = 3.052)
5. Comparative study of sorption-desorption behavior of benzimidazole based pesticides on selected soils. Eurasian Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 10(1), 19-33. (Y-category)

4. Sorption-Desorption Characteristics of Benzimidazole Based Fungicide 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-1H-benzimidazole on Physicochemical Properties of Selected Pakistani Soils. Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan, 36(6), 1-10. (IF = 1.377)
3. Adsorption and desorption characteristic of benzimidazole based fungicide carbendazim in Pakistani soils. Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan, 34(3), 20-45. (IF = 1.377)

2. Aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition of copper sulfide nanostructured thin film from newly synthesized single source precursor. Turkish Journal of Chemistry, 37(5), 796-804. (IF = 1.377)

• 1-(Adamantan-1-ylcarbonyl)-3-(2, 6-difluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl) thiourea. Acta Crystallographica Section E: Structure Reports Online, 68(6), o1597-o1597. (IF = 0.508)

ACHIEVEMENTS

• HEC Scholarship for Higher Education and Research (Dec 2005 to Mar 2010)
• IRSIP Scholarship for Research Work in U.K. ( Nov 2009 To Aug 2010)
• HEC indigenous scholarship Batch II (PS2-32)
• Merit Scholarship 1st  position in M.Sc in Quad-i-Azam University.
• Student Evaluation as Excellent Agreed with Teaching Methodologies.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

1. 0.5 Million Start up grant issued by HEC, 2015 (As PI)

   "Environmental Effects of Selected Pesticides on Pakistani Soils"

2. Two 0.5 Million Start up grant issued by HEC in 2017 (As Co-PI)

   "Synthesis, characterization and fabrication of doped metal sulphide thin films by Chemical Vapour Deposition Method and their possible photovoltaic applications"

3. Two 0.5 Million Start up grant issued by HEC in 2017 (As Co-PI)

   "Selenium modification of Rh(III) surfaces: Structure and electroactivity for oxygen reduction"

Research Grants

1. Environmental effects of selected pesticides on Pakistani soils, worth 0.5 MILLION, granted by HEC for duration of 9 months. [As PI]  
2. Development of cost-effective and efficient method for the treatment of contaminated water, worth 0.5 MILLION, granted by HEC for duration of 9 months. [As Co-PI]
3. Synthesis, characterization and fabrication of doped metal sulphide thin films by chemical vapour deposition method and their possible photovoltaic applications, worth 0.5 MILLION, granted by HEC for duration of 9 months. [As Co-PI]
4. Design, synthesis and properties of graphene oxide based nanohybrid membranes for water purification and desalination application, worth 1 MILLION, granted by NESCOM for duration of 24 months. [As PI]
5. Metal sulphide based nanomaterials fabrication via single source precursor aimed at energy storage. Worth approx. 6 million, granted by HEC for duration of 3 years. [As PI]

RESEARCH INTEREST

Material Engineering, Material Synthesis, Environmental Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Energy and Environment, Energy storage, Perovskites, Photovoltaics, Vacuum Based Thin Films, Characterization