Assistant Professor

BRIEF BIOSKETCH

I am currently working as a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Nanotechnology, University of Kashmir, India. I did my Masters in Chemistry  from the Department of Chemistry, University of Kashmir and I completed PhD from the prestigious Indian Institiute of Science Bangalore (2008-2015). In my PhD I carried out research on rare-earth based nanomaterials and their optical, magnetic and biomedical applications. I worked as a postdoctoral fellow in CeNSE IISc which involved the fabrication of Perovskite based solar cells before finally joining the University of Kashmir in 2016.

I am currently heading the Multifunctional Nanostructures Laboratory (MNL group) at the University of Kashmir. The MNL group focusses on research, development and application of nanostructured materials with diverse functionalities through innovative synthetic methods, characterization and exploration of their unique optical, magnetic and catalytic properties. 

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Solution-based routes towards nanomaterial preparation
  • Nanomaterial synthesis by microwave-assisted and sonochemical solution based routes 
  • Lanthanide based nanomaterials and their optical,magnetic and bioprobe applications
  • Rare-earth based MOF's and their optical, magnetic, sensing and biological applications
  • Metal oxide nanomaterials for sensing and optocatalytic applications

 

RESEARCH GROUP

 

PHD SCHOLARS (2024)

 

 

 RESEARCH FELLOWS

 

 

MSC INTERNSHIP

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ALUMNI

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Faculty Details

  • Citations 470
  • HIndex 9
  • i10 Index 9
  • Email smshah@uok.edu.in
  • Administrative position Held Academic Councillor and In-charge Examination



Research Papers Published

  • "Rare-earth nanomaterials for bio-probe applications" Applied Biological Research, 19(3): 241 -247 {ISSN: 0974-4517} Impact Factor=
  • "Green Synthesis of Gd(OH)3 and Eu:Gd(OH)3 Nanorods: Effect of Reaction Parameters on Morphology, Crystallinity and Thermal Conversion to Photoluminescent Oxide Nanorods" NANO, 2022(1): 123 -127 Impact Factor= 1.6
  • "Optimizing the fabrication of electrospun nanofibers of prochlorperazine for enhanced dissolution and permeation properties" Biomaterials Advances, 158(1): 213773 -213783 Impact Factor= 7.9
  • "Hydrothermal Modification of Polyurethane Fibers Using Hyaluronic Acid and Silver Nanoparticles for Wound Healing" Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 1(1): 1 -20 Impact Factor= 5.3
  • "A facile route to synthesize ß-Ga2O3 nanoparticles from ?-polymorph through a rapid microwave route and their optical properties" Vietnam Journal of Chemistry, 1(1): 1 -6 {ISSN: 2572-8288} Impact Factor= 0.9
  • "A facile route to synthesize ß-Ga2O3 nanoparticles from ?-polymorph through a rapid microwave route and their optical properties" Vietnam Journal of Chemistry, 62(4): 500 -505 {ISSN: 2572-8288} Impact Factor= 1.27
  • "Optimizing the fabrication of electrospun nanofibers of prochlorperazine for enhanced dissolution and permeation properties" Biomaterials Advances, 158(1): 213773 -213776 Impact Factor= 5.5
  • "Hydrothermal modification of polyurethane fibers using hyaluronic acid and silver nanoparticles for wound healing" Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 32(7): 3159 -3178 Impact Factor= 4.7
  • "Enhancing nanofiber characteristics through solvothermal approaches for environmental cleaning and energy-saving applications" Materials Today Communications, 1(1): 110120 -110124 Impact Factor= 3.7
  • "Magnetic TiO2-nZVI nanofibers: A highly efficient platform for electrochemical dopamine detection" Materials Science and Engineering: B, 310(1): 117719 -117725 Impact Factor= 3.4
  • "Luminescence properties of Eu-doped gadolinium oxide microspheres, nanorods, and nanoparticles: A brief comparison" Materials Letters, 377(1): 137535 -137535 Impact Factor= 2.7
  • "3D Printing With MXenes for Next-Generation Implantable Devices and Tissue Engineering Applications" Advanced Materials Technologies, 1(1): 2402017 -2402017 Impact Factor=
  • "Ionic-Liquid (IL) Mediated Microwave-Assisted Synthesis (ILMMAS): A New Synergistic Combination for Nanomaterial Synthesis" Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 1(1): 1 -24 Impact Factor= 3.9
  • "Facile Synthesis of Carbon Dots and Their Potential Applications Against Multidrug Resistance (MDR)" BioNanoScience, 15(2): 2402017 -2402017 Impact Factor= 3.2

Books Published

  • "Advanced Nanomaterials for Water Engineering, Treatment, and Hydraulics/Principles and Advantages of Microwave-Assisted Methods for the Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Water Purification". IGI Global, 701 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033, USA. {ISBN: 978-1522521365} pp 18
  • "Interaction of Nanomaterials With Living Cells". Springer Nature. {ISBN: 978-9819921188} pp 923
  • "Promoting the Bio-potency of Bioactive Compounds Through Nanoencapsulation". Springer Nature. {ISBN: 978-9819921188} pp 615-636
  • "Role of Stem Cells in the Delivery of Essential Pharmaceuticals". Springer Nature. {ISBN: 978-9819921188} pp 859-876
  • "Osteoarthritis: Novel Insights in Treatment". Springer Nature. {ISBN: 978-9819921188} pp 581-614
  • "The Role of Synthetic and Natural Biomaterials in Modulating the Autoimmune Response". Springer Nature. {ISBN: 978-9819921188} pp 1-28
  • "Polyurethane Nanofibers Fabricated by Electrospinning as Drug Carrier Systems for the Treatment of Cancer". Springer Nature. {ISBN: 978-9819921188} pp 279-304
  • "Biomaterials in Autoimmune Diseases". Springer Nature. {ISBN: 978-9819921188} pp 877-898
  • "Hemocompatibility of Differently Modified Polymeric Nanofibers: Current Progress in the Biomedical Industry". Springer Nature. {ISBN: 978-9819921188} pp 251-278
  • "Limitations and Concerns of Nanotechnology in Obtaining the Desirable Products". Springer Nature Singapore. pp 15

Research Projects Details:

Title of the ProjectFunding AgencyDatedAmount (in Rs.)
Microwave-assisted synthesis of rare-earth based nanomaterials for bioprobe applicationsUGC01-08-20191,000,000.00
Ionic-liquid-mediated microwave-assisted synthesis of rare-earth nanomaterials for bioprobe applicationsDST-SERB26-07-20174,945,000.00
Hydrophilic modification of polyurethane nanofibers using inkjet printing of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs): novel strategy towards bone tissue-engineeringCSIR01-05-20212,600,240.00
Nano-bio approach for tissue-engineered antimicrobial and wound healing Polyurethane nanofibers incorporating silver nanoparticles and essential oil lavender: fabrication and comparative studyDST Nanomission10-07-20173,590,745.00
Microwave-assisted solvothermal synthesis (MASS) of magnetic garnet (MG) nanostructures and their opto-magnetic propertiesJKDST01-11-2023500,000.00