Assist Prof Dr. Saeed Ahmed | Material Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Saeed Ahmed | Material Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Saeed Ahmed , University of Chakwal , Pakistan

Dr. Saeed Ahmed is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Chakwal, Pakistan 📚. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Beijing University of Chemical Technology in 2019, where he focused on the design and fabrication of hierarchical porous magnesium oxide for advanced applications 🧪. His M.Phil. from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, explored anti-corrosion materials, while his M.Sc. research at the University of Education, Lahore, centered on method development for pharmaceuticals 💊. Dr. Ahmed’s diverse professional experience includes roles as an R&D Incharge at Medisearch Pharmacal, a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and a Quality Assurance Officer at JAWA Pharmaceutical 🔬. His research interests encompass advanced materials, adsorption, photocatalysis, water treatment reactor design, anti-corrosion, and pollutant risk assessment 🌍.

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📚 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry (2019)
    Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China
    Project: Design, Fabrication, and Adsorption Behavior for Hierarchical Porous Magnesium Oxide
  • M.Phil. in Applied Chemistry (2016)
    University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
    Project: Anti-Corrosion Behaviour of Al-Cr Doped Magnesium Ferrite Nano-material for Steel
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry (2013)
    University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
    Project: Method Development of Esomeprazole Magnesium and Its Validation
  • B.Ed. in Education (2014)
    Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • B.Sc. (2011)
    Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
  • F.Sc. (HSSC) (2009)
    B.I.S.E. Dera Ghazi Khan
  • Matric (SSC) (2007)
    B.I.S.E. Dera Ghazi Khan

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor (04/2022 – Present)
    Department of Chemistry, University of Chakwal, Pakistan
  • Assistant Professor (10/2021 – 04/2022)
    Department of Chemistry, University of Lahore, Pakistan
  • R&D Incharge (07/2021 – 10/2021)
    Medisearch Pharmacal Private Limited, Lahore, Pakistan
    Responsibilities: Research and evaluation of new products, development of new products, technical support, coordination of R&D activities.
  • Postdoctoral Fellow (07/2019 – 07/2021)
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
    Project: Adsorption Material Development and Pilot-Scale Reactor Design for River Water Treatment of Hong Kong
  • Quality Assurance Officer (04/2016 – 08/2016)
    JAWA Pharmaceutical, Lahore, Pakistan
    Responsibilities: Quality and safety assessments, compliance with ISO 9001, stability studies, training needs assessment, performance monitoring.
  • Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) (02/2014 – 03/2016)
    University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) (10/2012 – 12/2013)
    Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) (10/2011 – 12/2013)
    University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Advanced Materials
  • Adsorption
  • Photocatalysis
  • Reactor Design for Water Treatment
  • Anti-corrosion
  • Health Risk Assessment of Pollutants

Publication top Notes :

Concentrations, pollution indices and health risk assessment of heavy metals in road dust from two urbanized cities of Pakistan: Comparing two sampling methods for heavy metals …

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Solvent assisted synthesis of hierarchical magnesium oxide flowers for adsorption of phosphate and methyl orange: kinetic, isotherm, thermodynamic and removal mechanism

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Recent progress on adsorption materials for phosphate removal

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Phosphate removal from river water using a highly efficient magnetically recyclable Fe3O4/La (OH) 3 nanocomposite

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Visible-light-driven ZnO/ZnS/MnO2 ternary nanocomposite catalyst: synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

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Dr. Di Zhang| Ferroelectrics Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Di Zhang| Ferroelectrics Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Di Zhang, Los Alamos National Laboratory , United States

Dr. Richard Zhang is a distinguished materials scientist specializing in the synthesis and characterization of advanced metal-oxide thin films. Currently a Director’s Postdoc Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory, he leads research on resistive switching mechanisms in oxide-based memristor devices using cutting-edge in-situ techniques. Richard’s expertise spans TEM microscopy, materials synthesis, and optical characterization, supported by extensive experience managing lab facilities and organizing international conferences. Recognized for his contributions with numerous awards, including the 2024 MRS Spring Meeting Best Poster Award, he continues to drive innovation in functional materials for next-generation electronics and energy applications. 🌟🔬

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EDUCATION BACKGROUND

  • Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Purdue University, May 2021
  • M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Mar. 2017
  • B.E. in Materials Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, July 2013

WORKING EXPERIENCE

  • Director’s Postdoc Fellow, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Aug 2021 – present
  • Ph.D. Candidate, Purdue University, Sept. 2017 – May 2021
  • Master Student, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, April 2014 – Mar. 2017

RESEARCH FACILITIES & SKILLS

  • Microstructure characterization: TEM, FIB, Cryo-FIB, in situ (S)TEM heating/biasing, electron tomography, etc.
  • Materials synthesis: Pulsed laser deposition, RF Magnetron sputtering, etc.
  • Physical property measurement: PFM, Electrical four-point probe station, PPMS, etc.
  • Optical characterization: UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer, Spectroscopic ellipsometry, Raman spectroscopy, etc.
  • Simulation software: COMSOL Multiphysics, SRIM.
  • Analytical X-ray techniques: theta-2theta, rocking curve, RSM, etc.
  • Data analysis and visualization: Python (Spyder, Jupyter, Hyperspy), MATLAB, Office Suite, etc.

HONORS & AWARDS

  • 2024 Early Career Distinguished Presenter Award (MRS Society)
  • 2024 MRS Spring Meeting Best Poster Award (<1%, 5 out of 500+) (MRS Society)
  • 2021 Director’s Postdoctoral Fellowship (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
  • 2021 Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award (Purdue University)
  • 2021 MRS Spring Meeting Science as Art Competition Finalist (MRS Society)
  • and more…

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Grants and Proposals Writing Experience
  • Lab Facilities Management
  • User Facilities Accesses
  • Professional Organizations: MRS, MSA, APS, ACerS
  • Conference Organizing Experience

SELECTED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  • Various presentations at prestigious conferences

Guest Editors Experience

  • Editor for MRS Advances and Crystals (MDPI)

Papers Reviewing Experience

  • Reviewer for numerous peer-reviewed journals

TEACHING & MENTORING EXPERIENCE

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant at Purdue University
  • Mentored numerous students in research

Publications Top Notes 📄

Making g-C3N4 ultra-thin nanosheets active for photocatalytic overall water splitting

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Self‐Assembled Ordered Three‐Phase Au–BaTiO3–ZnO Vertically Aligned Nanocomposites Achieved by a Templating Method

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The role of lattice misfit on heterogeneous nucleation of pure aluminum

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In situ polymerization of ethylenedioxythiophene from sulfonated carbon nanotube templates: toward high efficiency ITO-free solar cells

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Tunable Optical Properties in Self‐Assembled Oxide‐Metal Hybrid Thin Films via Au‐Phase Geometry Control: From Nanopillars to Nanodisks

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Prof. Sudhakar Nair | Material Behavior Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Sudhakar Nair | Material Behavior Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Sudhakar Nair , Illinois Institute of Technology , United States

Sudhakar E. Nair, PhD, is a distinguished academic with extensive experience in applied mechanics and engineering. He earned his PhD in Applied Mechanics from the University of California at San Diego in 1974, following a Master’s in Aeronautical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kerala. Dr. Nair has been a faculty member at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) since 1977, where he currently serves as a Professor of Applied Mathematics and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. His notable roles include Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Interim Chair of the MMAE Department. Dr. Nair is a Fellow of ASME and an Associate Fellow of AIAA, with numerous publications, including the book “Mechanics of Aero-structures.” His commitment to education is further demonstrated by his work on assessment plans for various engineering programs at IIT. 📘✈️🔧

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🎓 Education:

  • PhD: Applied Mechanics, University of California at San Diego, 1974.
  • ME: Aeronautical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, India, 1969.
  • BSc: Mechanical Engineering, University of Kerala, India, 1967.

🏫 Experience:

  • Professor of Applied Mathematics, Applied Math Dept., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1995–present.
  • Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, MMAE Dept., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1991–present.
  • Associate Professor, MMAE Dept., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1982-1991.
  • Assistant Professor, MMAE Dept., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1979-1982.
  • Visiting Assistant Professor, MMAE Dept., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1977-1979.
  • Post-Doctoral Research Engineer, AMES Dept., University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, 1974-1977.
  • Research Assistant, AMES Dept., University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, 1969-1974.

🌐 Professional Societies:

  • Associate Fellow, AIAA.
  • Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
  • Member, American Academy of Mechanics.
  • Member, Tau Beta Pi.
  • Member, Sigma Xi.
  • Member, American Society for Engineering Education.

🏆 Honors and Awards:

  • Fellow, ASME.
  • Associate Fellow, AIAA.
  • MMAE Barnett Award for Excellence in Teaching.
  • Outstanding Alumni Award, Indian Institute of Science.

🏢 Institutional Service:

  • Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Graduate College, 2003-2012.
  • Interim Chair, MMAE Dept., 2000-2002.
  • Chair, Graduate Studies Committee, MMAE Dept., 1990-2010, 2013–present.
  • Chair, University Faculty Council, IIT, 1991-1992.
  • Chair, University Committee on Promotion and Tenure, IIT, 1993-1994.
  • Member, University Faculty Council, IIT, 1989-1992, 2015–present.
  • Member, University Committee on Promotion and Tenure, IIT, 1992-1995.
  • Member, University Graduate Studies Committee, 2003–present.

🛠️ Faculty Development:

  • Authored assessment plans for PhD, MS, and MAS for MAE and MSE programs.

Publications Top Notes 📄

Elastic waves in orthotropic incompressible materials and reflection from an interface, cited by 28, 1997

Aerodynamic performance of wind turbine blades in dusty environments, cited by 25, 2007

Dynamics of an elastic cable carrying a moving mass particle, cited by 32, 2003

Wavelet-Galerkin method for the free vibrations of an elastic cable carrying an attached mass, cited by 31, 2004

Interfacial waves in incompressible monoclinic materials with an interlayer, cited by 31, 1999