Shaista Taimur | Polymer | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shaista Taimur, University of Wah, Pakistan.

Dr. Shaista Taimur

is a distinguished researcher and educator specializing in polymer and material chemistry. She earned her Ph.D. in Material/Polymer Chemistry from PIEAS, Islamabad, in 2018, with groundbreaking research on hybrid polymer nanocomposites. Her expertise spans advanced functional materials, nanocomposites, catalysis, and EMI shielding. Dr. Taimur is actively engaged in international collaborations with universities worldwide and serves as a consultant for industrial applications. She is passionate about sustainable materials and has contributed significantly to teacher training and capacity-building initiatives. Her dedication has earned her multiple awards and global recognition.

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Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Material/Polymer Chemistry (2018) – Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad.
MPhil in Organic Chemistry (2002) – Government College University, Lahore.
MSc in Organic Chemistry (1998) – Punjab University, Lahore.
Consultant for Mineral Exploration Development Organization (MEDO) and polymeric antistatic flooring development.
Teacher Trainer for various institutions, focusing on Blooms Taxonomy and effective teaching methods.
Collaborator with institutions like King Abdulaziz University (Saudi Arabia), Cornell University (USA), and Nottingham Trent University (UK).

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Shaista Taimur is an exceptional researcher whose groundbreaking work in material and polymer chemistry positions her as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a Ph.D. in Material/Polymer Chemistry from the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), her expertise spans advanced functional materials, nanocomposites, and green chemistry innovations. Her achievements include prestigious awards such as the Best Paper Award at the TANN’18 Conference and multiple travel grants for international conferences. Her research collaborations with global institutions, impactful contributions to academia and industry, and dedication to sustainable scientific solutions demonstrate her outstanding qualifications for this award.

Professional Development

Dr. Shaista Taimur actively participates in professional growth through workshops, training, and hands-on experiences

. She has attended programs on patent drafting, nanomaterials synthesis, and green chemistry, gaining expertise in cutting-edge technologies. Her interactive sessions on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Bloom’s Taxonomy have empowered educators in Pakistan. Collaborations with top global institutions like NUST, PIEAS, and BUITEMS reflect her commitment to excellence. As a resource person, she ensures knowledge transfer to academia and industry alike. Her focus on interdisciplinary research and innovative teaching makes her a beacon of inspiration in material sciences and education.

Research Focus

Dr. Shaista Taimur’s research centers on the development of advanced functional materials , focusing on polymer brushes, nanohybrids, and nanocomposites. Her pioneering work includes synthesizing conductive organic-inorganic hybrids for EMI shielding, catalysis, and environmental applications such as toxic metal recovery. She explores cutting-edge graft polymerization techniques, including emulsion, radiation, and microwave-assisted approaches. Her projects aim to revolutionize materials for sustainable development, with practical applications in biomedical devices, elastomeric nanocomposites, and space coatings. Passionate about green solutions, she combines innovation and sustainability in her research endeavors.

Awards And Honors

Travel Grant by HEC for Oral Presentation at the 50th Polymer World Congress (2024).
Best Paper Award at the 2nd International Conference of Theoretical and Applied Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (2018).
Travel Grant by HEC for Oral Presentation at TANN’18 (2018).
Recognized for developing polyamidoxime polymer brushes for various applications.
Active participant and presenter in numerous global conferences.

Publications Top Notes

Integrated synergy: PSF/PANI/GO membranes for dual-action textile dye detoxification – Cited by: 2, Year: 2024
Study of Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) Thin Film Technology for Smart Electronic Devices – Cited by: 4, Year: 2024
Fabrication of nanofibrous vinyl brushes of clay minerals as an active support for gold nanoparticles for catalytic reduction – Year: 2023
Polypyrrole fabricated Laponite RD conductive nanocomposites: influence of grafting efficiency on structural and conductive properties – Year: 2023
Probing the role of hydrolytically stable, 3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane crosslinked chitosan/graphene oxide membrane towards Congo red dye adsorption – Cited by: 11, Year: 2022
Investigations on amidoxime grafted sepiolite based chitosan organic–inorganic nanohybrid composite beads towards wastewater detoxification – Cited by: 6, Year: 2022
Synthesis and EMI shielding studies of polyaniline grafted conducting nanohybrid – Cited by: 13, Year: 2021

Shaista Taimur | Polymer | Best Researcher Award

Shaista Taimur | Polymer | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shaista Taimur, University of Wah, Pakistan.

Publication profile

Scopus

Orcid

Education and Experience

Suitability For The Award

Professional Development

Research Focus

Awards And Honors

Publications Top Notes

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Dr. Shaista Taimur, University of Wah, Pakistan.

Publication profile

Education and Experience

Suitability For The Award

Professional Development

Research Focus

Awards And Honors

Publications Top Notes

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