🎓 Education:
Ph.D. in Microbiology (Minor: Biochemistry), Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (2006-2010) Thesis: Design and construction of optical sensors for the determination of Gadolinium, Cerium, Dysprosium ions using Schiff’s base ligands. Supervisors: Prof. Mohammad Reza Ganjali and Prof. Parviz Norouzi. M.Sc. in Microbiology (Minor: Biochemistry), Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (2004-2006). Thesis: Indirect determination of cyanide by solid phase reactors using flow injection analysis – flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FIA-FAAS) system. Supervisor: Prof. Missam Noroozifar. B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran (1998-2003)
📚 Research Interests:
Analytical Chemistry, Experimental Design, Various Sensor Technologies (Biosensor, PEC, Optical, Colorimetric, Electrochemical, Fluorometric, Potentiometric, Chemical), Gas-sensors, Colorimetric Sensors, Wearable Sensors, Sensor Arrays, Breath Analysis, Photoactive Biopolymers, Microfluidic Systems, Nano-fabrication and Nano-characterization, Photocatalysts, Energy Materials, Membranes, Quantum Dots, PEC Environmental Remediation, Upconversion Materials, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, Magnetic Materials, MOFs, COFs, Surface Plasmonic Resonance Materials, MXenes, Environmental Chemistry, Heavy Metal Ion Removal, Dye Removal, Smart Drug Delivery
🏅 Awards & Honors:
University Merit Fellowship, M.Sc, University Insignia, Panjab University, Chandigarh (2008), Gold Medal, SAASCA, PAU, Ludhiana (2012), University Merit Certificates for Proficiency in Literary Activities, PAU, Ludhiana (2011-12), Special Award in Recognition in Academics, D.A.V. College, Hoshiarpur, Participation in Inter-Agri University Youth Festival, Anand Agricultural University
🧑🏫 Teaching Experience:
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (2011-Present), Courses: General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Electroanalytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Molecular Spectrometry, Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, Identification of Nano Compounds, Advanced Analytical Chemistry, Trace Analysis, Special Topics in Chemistry, Chemometrics, Application of Nanomaterial in Chemical Sensor and Biosensor, Advanced Analytical Spectrometry
🔬 Work Experience:
Visiting Professor, University of Toronto, Scarborough (2024-Present), Associate Professor, Iran University of Science and Technology (2019-2024), Assistant Professor, Iran University of Science and Technology (2011-2019), Teaching Assistant, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (2019-Present), Project Assistant, Level-III, Centre of Excellence in Farm Machinery, CSIR – CMERI, Ludhiana (2018-2019), Senior Research Fellow, ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana (2018), Research Assistant (Volunteer), Centre of Excellence in Farm Machinery, CSIR – CMERI, Ludhiana (2018), Senior Research Fellow, Centre of Excellence in Farm Machinery, CSIR – CMERI, Ludhiana (2016-2018), Project Fellow, School of Renewable Energy Engineering, PAU, Ludhiana (2015)
🛠 Skills:
Software: CorelDraw, Inkscape, VOSviewer, Muad, Fullprof, KSAS, Microsoft Office, OriginPro, X’pert Highscore, Mercury, Crystallographic Data, Z-View, ChemBioDraw, Statistica. Instruments: AAS, ICP, DLS, SEM, BET, XRD, VSM, Raman, TEM, STEM, TGA, UV-Vis DRS, PL, FTIR, GC, GC-mass, HPLC
📖 Teaching Experience
Iran University of Science and Technology (2011-Present): Undergraduate: General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Electroanalytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analytical Chemistry. Graduate (MS & Ph.D.): Analytical Molecular Spectrometry, Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, Identification of Nano Compounds, Advanced Analytical Chemistry, Trace Analysis, Special Topics in Chemistry, Instrumental Analytical Chemistry, Chemometrics, Application of Nanomaterial in Chemical Sensor and Biosensor, Advanced Analytical Spectrometry