Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Waseem | Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Waseem, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Waseem is a Tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan. He holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Peshawar, specializing in surface chemistry and nanomaterials for adsorption and biological applications. With extensive academic and research experience, he has served in various teaching and research roles at COMSATS University, Hazara University, and TU Delft, Netherlands. Dr. Waseem has led multiple research projects in nanomaterials synthesis and wastewater treatment and has received several awards, including HEC-approved PhD supervision and multiple research productivity awards.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Waseem is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of Physical Chemistry, particularly focusing on micro/nanomaterials for adsorption, ion-exchange, and biological applications. His extensive academic and professional journey, along with significant contributions to research and development, make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education:

📌 Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (Surface Chemistry) – 2011
🏛️ National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
📜 Dissertation: Synthesis and characterization of mixed oxides of iron and silicon for cadmium removal from aqueous solutions.
👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. Dr. S. Mustafa

📌 M.Phil. in Physical Chemistry (Surface Chemistry) – 2006
🏛️ National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. Dr. S. Mustafa

📌 M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) – 2002
🏛️ University of Peshawar, Pakistan

💼 Professional Experience:

🔹 Associate Professor (Tenured) – Feb 2020 – Present
📍 COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan

🔹 Assistant Professor – June 2018 – Feb 2020
📍 COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan

🔹 Assistant Professor – April 2013 – June 2018
📍 Department of Physics, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

🔹 Assistant Professor – Dec 2012 – April 2013
📍 Department of Chemistry, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan

🔹 Assistant Professor (IPFP Program) – Dec 2011 – Dec 2012
📍 Department of Chemistry, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan

🔹 Research Fellow – April 2010 – Oct 2010
📍 Department of Chemical Engineering, TU Delft, Netherlands (IRSIP – HEC Program)

🔹 Lecturer – Dec 2008 – Dec 2009
📍 Department of Geology, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

🔹 Lecturer – March 2001 – Jan 2004
📍 Modernage Public School and College, Abbottabad, Pakistan

🏆 Awards & Honors:

🏅 HEC Approved PhD Supervisor (2019-2025)
🥈 2nd Prize in Poster Presentation – 4th International Conference on Recent Trends in Chemistry (2018)
🎖️ Research Productivity Awards – COMSATS University (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
🏆 Research Productivity Awards – Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (2010, 2011)
🌍 Foreign Scholarship (IRSIP Program, TU Delft, Netherlands) – 2010
🥉 3rd Prize in Poster Presentation – National Conference, University of Peshawar (2010)
🎓 Merit Scholarship for PhD & M.Phil. Studies – National Centre of Excellence, University of Peshawar

Publication Top Notes:

Photocatalytic and antibacterial activities of paeonia emodi mediated silver oxide nanoparticles

CITED:95

Fabrication of pure and moxifloxacin functionalized silver oxide nanoparticles for photocatalytic and antimicrobial activity

CITED:91

Adsorption of arsenate from aqueous solution on binary mixed oxide of iron and silicon

CITED:80

Chromium (III) removal by weak acid exchanger Amberlite IRC-50 (Na)

CITED:80

Equilibrium and kinetics studies of arsenate adsorption by FePO4

CITED:77

Professore associato at Dipartimento di farmacia, Università di Napoli “Federico II” , Italy

Antonella Accardo, born on June 12, 1978, is an accomplished Italian chemist specializing in peptide derivatives for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. With over 108 scientific publications and significant contributions to nanomedicine, she currently serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Naples “Federico II.” Her work has garnered attention from Italian enterprises, leading to multiple patent applications.

Profile

Education 🎓

Prof. Accardo earned her Ph.D. in Biotechnology Sciences in 2004, focusing on “Peptide conjugates as diagnostic tools” under the mentorship of Professor E. Benedetti. Her academic journey includes notable research visits to the Laboratoire de Chimie de coordination in Toulouse, France, and the Division of Radiochemical Chemistry at the University Hospital Basel. She also holds a Master’s degree in the development of novel anticancer drugs from the Institute IEOSCNR of Naples.

Professional Experience 💼

Prof. Accardo began her career as an Assistant Professor in Chemistry at the University of Naples “Federico II” from 2010 to 2019, and she has served as an Associate Professor since 2020. She has actively contributed to various financed projects, collaborating with multiple research centers and recently establishing a university spin-off focused on targeted drug delivery systems for cancer treatment.

Research Interests 🔬

Her research primarily focuses on synthesizing and characterizing peptide derivatives for diagnostics and therapeutics, developing supramolecular systems for drug delivery, and exploring peptide-based bioimaging tools. She has authored over 108 publications and has an h-index of 28, reflecting her significant impact in the field.

Awards

2017: Italian Peptide Society Young Scientist Award.

2007-2008: Fellowship from C.I.R.C.M.S.B. at the University of Naples.

2005-2007: Fellowship from EMIL at CNR-IBB Institute, Naples.

Publication Top Notes : Chimica supramolecolare

Tesauro, D., Accardo, A., et al. (2019). Peptide-based drug-delivery systems in biotechnological applications: recent advances and perspectives. Molecules, 24(2), 351.

Accardo, A., Tesauro, D., et al. (2009). Supramolecular aggregates containing lipophilic Gd (III) complexes as contrast agents in MRI. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 253(17-18), 2193-2213.

Accardo, A., Tesauro, D., et al. (2004). Physicochemical properties of mixed micellar aggregates containing CCK peptides and Gd complexes designed as tumor specific contrast agents in MRI. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 126(10), 3097-3107.

Accardo, A., Tesauro, D., Morelli, G. (2013). Peptide-based targeting strategies for simultaneous imaging and therapy with nanovectors. Polymer Journal, 45(5), 481-493.

Accardo, A., Aloj, L., et al. (2014). Receptor binding peptides for target-selective delivery of nanoparticles encapsulated drugs. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 9, 1537.

Diaferia, C., Morelli, G., Accardo, A. (2019). Fmoc-diphenylalanine as a suitable building block for the preparation of hybrid materials and their potential applications. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 7(34), 5142-5155.

Diaferia, C., et al. (2019). Fmoc-FF and hexapeptide-based multicomponent hydrogels as scaffold materials. Soft Matter, 15(3), 487-496.

Accardo, A., Salsano, G., et al. (2012). Peptide-modified liposomes for selective targeting of bombesin receptors overexpressed by cancer cells: a potential theranostic agent. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 7, 2007.

Tarallo, R., Accardo, A., et al. (2011). Clickable Functionalization of Liposomes with the gH625 Peptide for Intracellular Drug Delivery. Chemistry–A European Journal, 17(45), 12659-12668.

Accardo, A., Tesauro, D., et al. (2007). Nanostructures by self‐assembling peptide amphiphile as potential selective drug carriers. Peptide Science, 88(2), 115-121.