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

 

1. Sadaf Nazir Bhat

 

  

2. Umar Manzoor Bhat

 

  

3. Larub Younus Khan

 

 

  

PROJECT FELLOWS

 

1. Syed Ubaid Qureshi

 

 

 

MSC INTERNS

 

1. Safiya

2. Ishrat

 

Faculty Details

  • Citations 383
  • HIndex 9
  • i10 Index 9
  • Email smshah@uok.edu.in
  • Administrative position Held Academic Councillor and In-charge Examination



Research Papers Published

  • "Recent Trends in Chitosan Nanofibers: From Tissue-Engineering to Environmental Importance: A Review" Material Science Research India, 14(2): 89 -99 {ISSN: 2394-0565} Impact Factor=
  • "Rapid synthesis of Tb3+-doped gadolinium oxyhydroxide and oxide green phosphors and their biological behaviour" Indian Journal of Chemistry -Section A, 56(1): 1285 -1292 {ISSN: O975-0975} Impact Factor=
  • "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

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

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

Teaching:

DepartmentSubjectCourse TaughtSemester
NanotechnologyMasters in NanotechnologyEssentials of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology1
NanotechnologyMasters in NanotechnologyNanoscience and Nanotechnology: An introduction1
NanotechnologyMasters in NanotechnologyCharacterization Methods of Nanomaterials2
NanotechnologyMasters in NanotechnologyNanomaterials: Properties and Applications3
NanotechnologyMasters in NanotechnologyNanomaterials: Properties and Applications3