Assistant Professor

Research interests

 

In the literature, we find many works are carried out to fabricate nanomaterials resulting in diverse applications from regenerative medicine to environmentally feasible solutions while using approaches based on nanotechnology principles. However, manufacturing the best material with multifunctionality is still a challenging task, and continuously, we must search for new materials to make our life easy. In this regard, our lab mainly focuses on the problems faced by patients using nanomaterial to restore critical wounds while following tissue engineering and regenerative approaches. Moreover, our interest in developing new and advanced techniques will help us to construct artificial scaffolds that can be used as tissue substitutes. We often fail to understand how the nanomaterial can interact with living cells; consequently, this challenges us to do the latest improvisations to the materials.

 

Current members at Nanostructured and Biomimetic Lab (NABL)

Anjum Hamid Rather, Ph.D. candidate

Rumysa Saleem Khan, Ph.D. candidate

Muheeb Rafiq, Ph.D. candidate

 

Alumni

 

Dr. Taha Umair Wani, Research Associate (2021-2023)

Hasham Sofi, Junior Research Fellow (2018-2020)

Roqia Ashraf, Junior Research Fellow (2018-2020)

Mahir-ul-Qadir, UG intern under CRG (2022)

Urba Afnan, MS intern (MSNT batch 2018)

Lateef Ahmad War, MS intern (MSNT batch 2018)

Sahid Hussain Mala, MS intern (MSNT batch 2018)

Subzar Ah. Ganaie, MS intern (MSNT batch 2019)

Tariq Aziz, MS intern (MSNT batch 2019)

Nadeem ul Islam Malik, MS intern (MSNT batch 2019)

Anees Ellahi Khan, MS intern (MSNT batch 2020)

Ibtisam Hamid, MS intern (MSNT batch 2020)

General announcement

 

We welcome the students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. research program in our lab. Furthermore, the scholars who wish to apply for post-doctoral research (e.g., SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellowship, ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellowship, DST-Nano Mission Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Women Scientist Scheme (WOS), UGC D. S. Kothari Fellowships, IGIDR Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Indian Council of Medical Research SRF/RA and Raman Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IISc) in our lab are advised to contact at faheemnt@uok.edu.in. We also encourage foreign Ph.D. degree holders to contact us for possible candidates for applying to prestigious Ramanujan and Ramalingaswami fellowships at our department.

 

Faculty Details

  • Citations 4887
  • HIndex 37
  • i10 Index 84
  • Mobile 9797717235
  • Email faheemnt@uok.edu.in
  • Administrative position Held Academic Coordinator



Research Papers Published

  • "Reconstructing nanofibers from natural polymers using surface functionalization approaches for applications in tissue engineering, drug delivery and biosensing devices" Materials Science and Engineering: C, 94(1): 1102 -1124 {ISSN: 0928-4931}
  • "Recent Progress in the Biological Basis of Remodeling Tissue Regeneration Using Nanofibers: Role of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Biological Molecules" Journal of Bionic Engineering, 16(2): 189 -208 {ISSN: 2543-2141}
  • "Recent Trends in the Fabrication of Starch Nanofibers: Electrospinning and Non-electrospinning Routes and Their Applications in Biotechnology" Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 187(1): 47 -74 {ISSN: 1559-0291}
  • "Hydrophilically modified poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanofibers incorporating cellulose acetate fabricated by colloidal electrospinning for future tissue-regeneration applications" Polymer Composites, 40(4): 1619 -1630 {ISSN: 1548-0569} Impact Factor= 1.9
  • "Electrospun nanofiber for the delivery of active drugs through nasal, oral and vaginal mucosa: Current status and future perspectives" Materials Science and Engineering: C, 111(0): 110756 - {ISSN: 0928-4} Impact Factor= 4.9
  • "Fabrication of Multifunctional Cellulose/TiO2/Ag Composite Nanofibers Scaffold with Antibacterial and Bioactivity Properties for Future Tissue Engineering Applications" Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 108(4): 947 -962 {ISSN: 1552-4965} Impact Factor= 3.2
  • "Fabrication of Multifunctional Cellulose/TiO2/Ag Composite Nanofibers Scaffold with Antibacterial and Bioactivity Properties for Future Tissue Engineering Applications" Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A,, 10(4): 947 -962 {ISSN: 1552-4965} Impact Factor= 3.52
  • "The Role of??? ?, and Metastable Polymorphs on Electrospun Polyamide 6/Functionalized Graphene Oxide" Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 18(6): DOI No. 10.1002/marc.202000195 {ISSN: 1521-3927} Impact Factor= 4.886
  • "Electrospun nanofiber for the delivery of active drugs through nasal, oral and vaginal mucosa: Current status and future perspectives" Materials Science & Engineering C, 111(0): DOI No. 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110756 {ISSN: 0928-4931} Impact Factor= 5.880
  • "Recent advances in formulating electrospun nanofiber membranes: Delivering active phytoconstituents" Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 60(5): DOI No. 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102038 {ISSN: 1773-2247} Impact Factor= 2.690
  • "Regenerated cellulose nanofibers from cellulose acetate: incorporating hydroxyapatite (HAp) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs), as a scaffold for tissue engineering applications" Materials Science and Engineering: C, 118(0): DOI No. 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111547 {ISSN: 0928-4931}
  • "Synthesis, characterization, and cell viability of bifunctional medical-grade polyurethane nanofiber: Functionalization by bone inducing and bacteria ablating materials" Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 138(25): DOI No. 10.1002/app.50594 {ISSN: 1097-4628}
  • "Green Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization and Biomedical Applications of Carbon Nanotubes" Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 22(6): 793 -807 {ISSN: 1873-4316}
  • "Strategies to Use Nanofiber Scaffolds as Enzyme-Based Biocatalysts in Tissue Engineering Applications" Catalysts, 11(5): DOI No. 10.3390/catal11050536 {ISSN: 2073-4344}
  • "Prospects of Polymeric Nanofibers Loaded with Essential Oils for Biomedical and Food-Packaging Applications" International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(8): DOI No. 10.3390/ijms22084017 {ISSN: 1422-0067}
  • "Citrate coated magnetite: A complete magneto dielectric, electrochemical and DFT study for detection and removal of heavy metal ions" Surfaces and Interfaces, 23(0): DOI No. 10.1016/j.surfin.2021.101004 {ISSN: 2468-0230}
  • "Natural mulberry biomass fibers doped with silver as an antimicrobial textile: a new generation fabric" Textile Research Journal, 2021(0): DOI No. 10.1177/00405175211013422 {ISSN: 0040-5175}
  • "Polyelectrolytic nature of chitosan: Influence on physicochemical properties and synthesis of nanoparticles" Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 65(0): DOI No. 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102730 {ISSN: 1773-2247}
  • "Local dual delivery therapeutic strategies: Using biomaterials for advanced bone tissue regeneration" Journal of Controlled Release, 339(10): 143 -155 {ISSN: 1873-4995}
  • "Immobilization of bioactive glass ceramics@ 2D and 3D polyamide polymer substrates for bone tissue regeneration" Materials & Design, 210(15): 1100094 -1100094 {ISSN: 0264-1275}
  • "Overview on immobilization of enzymes on synthetic polymeric nanofibers fabricated by electrospinning" Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 119(1): 9 -33 {ISSN: 0006-3592} Impact Factor= 4.359
  • "Recent Advances in Silver nanozymes: Concept, Mechanism, and Applications in Detection" Advanced Materials Interfaces, 0(1): DOI No. 2200928 {ISSN: 2196-7350} Impact Factor= 6.389
  • "A review of protein adsorption and bioactivity characteristics of poly e-caprolactone scaffolds in regenerative medicine" European Polymer Journal, 162(0): DOI No. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurp {ISSN: 0014-3057} Impact Factor= 5.546
  • "A comparative review on silk fibroin nanofibers encasing the silver nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents for wound healing applications" Materials Today Communications, 0(0): DOI No. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtco {ISSN: 2352-4928} Impact Factor= 3.383
  • "Formulation and Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Ethyl Cellulose/HPMC-Based Oral Expandable Sustained Release Dosage of Losartan Potassium" AAPS PharmSciTech, 23(5): 1 -4 {ISSN: 1530-9932} Impact Factor= 4.026
  • "Recent progress in the green fabrication of cadmium sulfide and cadmium oxide nanoparticles: synthesis, antimicrobial and cytotoxic studies" Materials Science and Engineering: B, 286(0): DOI No. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mseb {ISSN: 0921-5107} Impact Factor= 4.051
  • "Overview of printable nanoparticles through inkjet process: Their application towards medical use" Microelectronic Engineering, 111889(0): DOI No. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mee. {ISSN: 0167-9317} Impact Factor= 2.662
  • "Electrospun polyurethane fiber mats coated with fish collagen layer to improve cellular affinity for skin repair" Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 34(0): DOI No. 10.1016/j.susmat.2022.e00523 {ISSN: 2214-9937} Impact Factor= 10.681
  • "Recent trends using natural polymeric nanofibers as supports for enzyme immobilization and catalysis" Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 120(0): https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.28-40 {ISSN: 0006-3592} Impact Factor= 4.359
  • "Electrochemical analysis of glyphosate using porous biochar surface corrosive nZVI nanoparticles" Nanoscale Advances, 5(0): 742 -755 {ISSN: 2516-0230} Impact Factor= 5.598
  • "Titanium dioxide functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes, and silver nanoparticles reinforced polyurethane nanofibers as a novel scaffold for tissue engineering applications" Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 121(0): DOI No. 10.1016/j.jiec.2023.01.024 {ISSN: 0095-9014} Impact Factor= 6.064
  • "Polyurethane and cellulose acetate micro-nanofibers containing rosemary essential oil, and decorated with silver nanoparticles for wound healing application" International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 226(0): DOI No. 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.048 {ISSN: 1879-0003} Impact Factor= 8.025
  • "Improvisations to electrospinning techniques and ultrasonication process to nanofibers for high porosity: Ideal for cell infiltration and tissue integration" Materials Today Communications, 105695(0): DOI No. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtco {ISSN: 2352-4928} Impact Factor= 3.383
  • "Nanotextured CeO2-SnO2 Composite: Efficient Photocatalytic, Antibacterial, and Energy Storage Fibers" Nanomaterials, 13(0): DOI No. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/nano1 {ISSN: 2079-4991} Impact Factor= 5.719
  • "Label-free selective and sensitive colorimetric detection of ampicillin in milk and water using silver nanoparticles" Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 119(0): DOI No. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca Impact Factor= 1.985
  • "Super disintegrating oromucosal nanofiber patch of zolmitriptan for rapid delivery and efficient brain targeting" Chemical Engineering Journal, 463(0): 142481 -142481 Impact Factor= 16.64
  • "Recent progress in MXenes incorporated into electrospun nanofibers for biomedical application: Study focusing from 2017 to 2022" Chinese Chemical Letters, 34(7): DOI No. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccle {ISSN: 1001-8417} Impact Factor= 9.1

Books Published

  • "Experimental Protocol of MSC Differentiation into Neural Lineage for Nerve Tissue Regeneration Using Polymeric Scaffolds". Methods in Molecular Biology. Humana Press. {ISBN: 978-1-0716-0360-4} pp 19
  • "Experimental Protocol for Culture and Differentiation of Osteoblasts on 3D Abode Using Nanofiber Scaffolds". Methods in Molecular Biology. Humana Press. {ISBN: 978-1-0716-0360-4} pp 29
  • "Methodology Involved in the Osteogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Chitosan–Collagen Nanofibers Incorporated with Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles". Methods in Molecular Biology. Humana Press. {ISBN: 978-1-0716-0360-4} pp 10
  • "Protocol for Determining the Induction of Human Embryonic Stem Cells into Myogenic Lineage Using Electrospun Nanofibers". Methods in Molecular Biology. Humana Press. {ISBN: 978-1-0716-0360-4} pp 8
  • "Experimental Protocol for Induction of Transgene Expression in Neural Stem Cells Through Polymeric Nanoparticles". Methods in Molecular Biology. Humana Press. {ISBN: 978-1-0716-0360-4} pp 8
  • "Application of Nanotechnology in Biomedical Sciences". Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-15-5621-0} pp 164
  • "Polycaprolactone-Based Nanofibers and their In-Vitro and In-Vivo Applications in Bone Tissue Engineering". Application of Nanotechnology in Biomedical Sciences, Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-15-5621-0} pp 20
  • "Unique Properties of the Gold Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Functionalization and Applications". Application of Nanotechnology in Biomedical Sciences, Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-15-5621-0} pp 23
  • "Nanocamptothecins as New Generation Pharmaceuticals for the Treatment of Diverse Cancers: Overview on a Natural Product to Nanomedicine". Application of Nanotechnology in Biomedical Sciences, Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-15-5621-0} pp 10
  • "Recent Advances in the Emergence of Nanorobotics in Medicine". Application of Nanotechnology in Biomedical Sciences, Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-15-5621-0} pp 30
  • "Composites of Ceramic and Polymeric Nanofibers for Photocatalytic Degradation of Dairy Effluent". Application of Nanotechnology in Biomedical Sciences, Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-15-5621-0} pp 15
  • "Nanotechnology and Diabetes Management: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives". Application of Nanotechnology in Biomedical Sciences, Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-15-5621-0} pp 18
  • "Smart Biomaterials from Electrospun Chitosan Nanofibers by Functionalization and Blending in Biomedical Applications". Application of Nanotechnology in Biomedical Sciences, Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-15-5621-0} pp 22
  • "Advancements of Nanotechnology in Diagnostic Applications". Application of Nanotechnology in Biomedical Sciences, Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-15-5621-0} pp 15
  • "Methodology Involved in the Osteogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Chitosan–Collagen Nanofibers Incorporated with Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles". Stem Cell Nanotechnology: Methods and Protocols, Springer US. {ISBN: 978-1-0716-0360-4} pp 8
  • "Protocol for Determining the Induction of Human Embryonic Stem Cells into Myogenic Lineage Using Electrospun Nanofibers". Stem Cell Nanotechnology: Methods and Protocols, Springer US. {ISBN: 978-1-0716-0360-4} pp 7
  • "Engineering Materials for Stem Cell Regeneration". Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-16-4419-1} pp 700
  • "Prospect of Stem Cell Therapy and Nanotechnology". Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-16-4419-1} pp 28
  • "Nanofiber-Mediated Stem Cell Osteogenesis: Prospects in Bone Tissue Regeneration". Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-16-4419-1} pp 20
  • "Using Nanofiber Scaffolds for the Differentiation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells into Cardiomyocytes: The Latest Approaches in Tissue Engineering". Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-16-4419-1} pp 33
  • "Innovative approaches for nanobiotechnology in healthcare systems/ Bionanotechnology approaches to combat biofilms and drug resistance". IGI Global. {ISBN: 1799882527, 9781799882527} pp 230248
  • "Nanotechnology for Infectious Diseases/ Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery Systems: Ways to Boost Bioavailability of Drugs". Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-16-9190-4} pp 223-236
  • "Electrospun Nanofibers/ Incorporating Poorly Soluble Drugs into Electrospun Nanofibers for Improved Solubility and Dissolution Profile". Springer, Cham. {ISBN: 978-3-030-99958-2} pp 331-349

Research Projects Details:

Title of the ProjectFunding AgencyDatedAmount (in Rs.)
Facile nano-engineered polyurethane nanofibers incorporating titanium dioxide (TiO2) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles towards guided bone tissue-regenerationScience and Engineering Research Board (SERB), government of India, New Delhi10-03-20164,105,470.00
Nano-bio approach for tissue-engineered antimicrobial and wound healing Polyurethane nanofibers incorporating silver nanoparticles and essential oil lavender: fabrication and comparative studyDST Nano Mission11-07-20163,590,745.00
Hydrophilic modification of polyurethane nanofibers using inkjet .....................Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)- Human Resource Development Group30-12-20202,600,240.00
3D nanofiber using in-situ hydrothermal treatment to construct .....................Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), government of India, New Delhi31-07-20214,928,240.00
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and doped ...........Ministry of Education, King Abdalaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia01-11-2022155,693.00

Research Scholars:

NameCourseStatusNature
Suheel BashirM.Phram Awarded Whole Time
Mir Danish NazirM.Phram Awarded Whole Time

Teaching:

DepartmentSubjectCourse TaughtSemester
NanotechnologyMasters in NanotechnologyCarbon Nanostructures & Porous Materials1
NanotechnologyMasters in NanotechnologySynthesis of Nanomaterials: Physical & Chemical Approaches2
NanotechnologyMasters in NanotechnologyTissue Engineering2
NanotechnologyMasters in NanotechnologyLab course I2
NanotechnologyMasters in NanotechnologyLab course II3
NanotechnologyMasters in NanotechnologyEnvironmental Nanotechnology3
NanotechnologyMasters in NanotechnologySeminar & Research Methodology3
NanotechnologyMasters in NanotechnologyResearch Proposal Writing4