Nahid Nishat | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Nahid Nishat, Jamia Millia Islamia , India.
Dr. Nahid Nishat 👩🔬 is a distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 🏛️, with over 27 years of teaching and research experience 📘. Joining Jamia in 1998, she has specialized in Inorganic, Coordination, Bioinorganic, and Materials Chemistry 🔬. She has supervised 23 Ph.D. scholars and is actively guiding 4 more 🎓. A prolific academic, she has over 3000 citations 📈 and regularly reviews for top-tier international journals 🌍. Dr. Nishat’s impactful research and dedication to teaching have earned her multiple accolades 🏅, making her a leading figure in the field of chemical sciences in India 🇮🇳.
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Education & Experience
📚 Education:
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🎓 Ph.D. (1993) – A.M.U. Aligarh – Coordination compounds of transition metal ions
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🧪 M.Phil. (1990) – A.M.U. – Inorganic Chemistry
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⚗️ M.Sc. (1988) – A.M.U. – Inorganic Chemistry
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🧬 B.Sc. (1986) – A.M.U. – Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, English, Theology
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🏫 High School to PUC (1981-1983) – A.M.U. – Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, English, Theology
👩🏫 Experience:
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🧪 JRF & RA at A.M.U. (1992–1998) – CSIR-funded, Ph.D. research and mentoring
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👩🏫 Jamia Millia Islamia (1998–present):
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Lecturer (1998–2006)
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Senior Lecturer (2006)
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Reader (2006–2009)
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Associate Professor (2009–2012)
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Professor (2012–till date) – Teaching UG/PG, supervising Ph.D., leading materials chemistry research
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Summary Suitability For The Award
Dr. Nahid Nishat, currently serving in the Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, is an acclaimed researcher with a distinguished career in Inorganic Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, and Materials Chemistry. With more than 27 years of academic and research experience, her contributions have significantly advanced scientific knowledge and innovation in her field, making her a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.
Professional Development
Dr. Nahid Nishat has consistently contributed to the academic and scientific community through active research, student mentorship, and peer review 📑. She teaches a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Group Theory, Spectroscopy, and Materials Chemistry 🧪. Her involvement in Ph.D. programs and curriculum design reflects her deep commitment to academic excellence 🎓. Dr. Nishat serves as a reviewer for more than 15 international journals, such as ACS Omega and the European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 🌐. With over 3000 Google Scholar citations 📊 and a robust academic footprint, she remains an active participant in conferences and collaborative projects globally 🤝.
Research Focus
Dr. Nahid Nishat’s research spans Inorganic Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, and Materials Chemistry 🔍. Her work emphasizes the synthesis and characterization of coordination compounds, their applications in materials science, and biological relevance ⚗️🧬. She explores the structure-property relationships of metal complexes, developing materials with potential environmental and biomedical applications 🌿🧫. Her interdisciplinary research bridges chemistry with materials and life sciences, contributing to sustainable and functional innovations 🧠🌱. Widely cited and reviewed, her contributions have significantly impacted the field of coordination and material-based chemistry, making her a respected voice in modern chemical research globally 🌍.
Awards & Honors
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🥇 Young Scientist Award – Third World Academy of Sciences (2001)
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🧪 Best Poster Presentation Award – GTER-2012, Gurukul Kangri Haridwar
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🏆 Academic Distinction – 3rd position in Class X (A.M.U.)
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🗣️ Multiple Awards – For debate, essay, quiz competitions, and extra-curricular activities at school and college level
Publication Top Noted
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📘 Photocatalytic degradation of carcinogenic Congo red dye in aqueous solution, antioxidant activity and bactericidal effect of NiO nanoparticles – Cited by 159 (2020)
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🌿 Biogenic synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles using Agrewia optiva and Prunus persica phyto species: Characterization, antibacterial and antioxidant activity – Cited by 153 (2018)
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🌱 A review on cleaner production of polymeric and nanocomposite coatings based on waterborne polyurethane dispersions from seed oils – Cited by 131 (2019)
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💧 Polysaccharide based superabsorbent hydrogels and their methods of synthesis: A review – Cited by 122 (2020)
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🧵 Preparation and characterizations of multifunctional PVA/ZnO nanofibers composite membranes for surgical gown application – Cited by 99 (2019)
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🧪 Synthesis and characterization of antibacterial polychelates of urea–formaldehyde resin with Cr (III), Mn (II), Fe (III), Co (II), Ni (II), Cu (II), and Zn (II) metal ions – Cited by 98 (2006)
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🧼 Efficient removal of Congo red dye from aqueous solution by adsorbent films of polyvinyl alcohol/melamine-formaldehyde composite and bactericidal effects – Cited by 67 (2020)
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💊 Physicochemical and pharmacokinetic analysis of anacardic acid derivatives – Cited by 67 (2020)
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🧫 Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity of transition metal chelated thiourea‐formaldehyde resin – Cited by 64 (2006)