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
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Fabrication of pure and moxifloxacin functionalized silver oxide nanoparticles for photocatalytic and antimicrobial activity
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Adsorption of arsenate from aqueous solution on binary mixed oxide of iron and silicon
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Chromium (III) removal by weak acid exchanger Amberlite IRC-50 (Na)
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Equilibrium and kinetics studies of arsenate adsorption by FePO4
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