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Gul Naz

  • Gul Naz

  • Assistant Professor
    PHD (Physics)
  • gul.naz@iub.edu.pk
  • 062-9255462

Profile Summary

Dr. Gul Naz is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Institute of Physics, Faculty of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, The Islamia University Bahawalpur (IUB). She has completed her PhD (Physics) from Department of Physics, University Technology Malaysia, 81310 UTM, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

•Synthesis, characterization and investigation of physicochemical properties of metal and metal / semiconductor-based composite/hybrid nanostructures.

•Absorption and photoluminescence spectroscopy, and electron microscopic study of various nanostructures.

•Nanomaterials for UV, visible and direct sunlight-induced photocatalysis and antibacterial activities.

•Pristine and composite nanomaterials for photo-driven applications, like photodetectors.

•One-dimensional (1D) nanostructures for flexible and transparent conductors.

•Electrochemical measurements for chemical sensors and storage devices.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

•Expertise in the chemical/green synthesis of metal (Au, Ag, Cu, Fe etc.) and metal-oxide (Cu2O, ZnO, SnO2 etc.) nanostructures using hydrothermal, seed-growth, sol-gel, co-precipitate, wet- chemical and green approaches.

•Fabrication of core-shell hybrid and composite nanostructures.

•Basic skills and data analyses of UV-Vis spectroscopy, XRD, FTIR, TGA, PL spectroscopy, Raman & XPS spectroscopy, DLS and Zeta potential equipment.

•Expertise on the evolution of growth mechanism of metal nanostructures through TEM and SEM analyses.

•Expertise on fabricating flexible transparent conducting PET films.

•Basic skills and handling of EndNote, OriginPro, UnitCell and CasaXPS softwares.

•Supervising annual research projects of MSc and BS (hons) classes in the field of Nanotechnology.

Qualifications

DegreeBoard/UniversityYear of Passing
PHD (Physics)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia2017-04-05
M.Phil/MS (18 Years) PhysicsIslamia University, Bahawalpur2005-09-30
Masters (16 Years) Physics Islamia University, Bahawalpur2001-12-31
BSc (Math A, Math B, Physics)Islamia University, Bahawalpur1999-12-30

Experience

Assistant ProfessorIslamia University of BahawalpurJuly, 2017 - Present
LecturerIslamia University of Bahawalpur9 Years 8 Months 20 Days
LecturerArmy Public School & College Bahawalpur2 Years 2 Months 14 Days
LecturerRangers Public School & College2 Years 3 Months 2 Days

Publications

Effects of Fe occupancy on physical properties of non-magnetic GeGa2O4 spinel oxide
Visible-Light-driven Photocatalytic Properties of Copper (I) Oxide (Cu2O) and Its Graphene-based Nanocomposites
Dye-sensitized solar cells constructed using titanium oxide nanoparticles and green dyes as photosensitizers
Effect of nanobiochar (nBC) on morpho-physio-biochemical responses of black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) in Cr-spiked soil
Synthesis of phytostabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles and their effects on physiological and anti-oxidative responses of Zea mays (L.) under chromium stress
HfO2-based nanostructured thin-films (i.e., low-e coatings) with robust optical performance and energy efficiency
Systematic study of optoelectronic and thermoelectric properties of new lead-free halide double perovskites A2KGaI6(A = Cs, Rb) for solar cell applications via ab-initio calculations
Synergistic Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract Alleviates Cadmium Toxicity in Linum usitatissimum: Antioxidants and Physiochemical Studies
Synergistic effect of Cux/Mgx and Zn1-xO for enhanced photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial activity
First-principles investigations of thermoelectric properties of novel polytypes of Indium phosphide
New lead-free double perovskites A2NaInI6 (A = Cs, Rb) for solar cells and renewable energy; first principles analysis
Fagonia stabilized gold nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents
A Thin Silver-based Hafnium Oxide (HfO2/Ag/ HfO2) Layer Deposition Technique and Laser Optical and Surface Morphology Characterization
Role of CTF in Bi2WO6/ZnO photocatalysts for effective degradation and hydrogen energy evolution
High-yield synthesis of silver nanowires for transparent conducting PET films
Biocompatible chicken bone extracted dahllite/hydroxyapatite/collagen filler based polysulfone membrane for dialysis
Investigations of optoelectronic properties of novel ZnO monolayers: A first-principles study
Fabrication and characterization of multifunctional thin multi-layer films for transparent conducting oxides
Quats stabilized gold nanospheres for efficient ligand exchange procedure
Hemodialysis performance and anticoagulant activities of PVP-k25 and carboxylic-multiwall nanotube composite blended Polyethersulfone membrane
Au/Cu2O core/shell nanostructures with efficient photoresponses
Solution growth of 3D MnO2 mesh comprising 1D nanofibres as a novel sensor for selective and sensitive detection of biomolecules
Gold nanorod libraries enhancement for optical imaging
Aliquat 336 stabilized multi-faceted gold nanoparticles with minimal ligand density
Metal oxide/carbon nanotube hybrid nanomaterials as ultraviolet photodetectors (Book Chapter No. 20 of) Metal Oxide-Carbon Hybrid Materials
Broadband Flexible Photodetectors Based on CdSxSe1?x/PbI2 Heterojunctions
Enhanced sunlight-driven photocatalysis owing to synergetic effect of gold nanoparticles-incorporated ZnO/rGO ternary heterostructures
Effect of silicon nanoparticle-based biochar on wheat growth, antioxidants and nutrients concentration under salinity stress
Tuning Performance of Heterojunction Flexible Photodetectors by Energy Band Alignment Engineering
Silver Nanogranules-decorated ZnO Hybrid Nanostructures with Enhanced UV Photoresponses
Hybrid Materials of Graphene and Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Emerging Applications (Book Chapter No. 2 of) 2D Materials: Chemistry and Applications (Part 1)
Surface Plasmon-induced Various Characteristics of Gold@Copper Oxide Nanostructures

Projects

SRGP Project

2018-01 - 2018-12

Associated With: HEC

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Synthesis and Application of Cu2O Nanostructures for Visible Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Contaminated Water

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