Mr. Faisal Ali

Lecturer

Chemistry

Biography

Faisal Ali did his M.Sc in Physical Chemistry from University of the Punjab, Lahore in 2014. He obtained M.Phil degree in Physical Chemistry from University of the Punjab Lahore in 2017. Currently, He is doing PhD from University of the Punjab, Lahore. He won a Commonwealth scholarship from the UK government for his Doctoral studies at Loughborough University, UK. He got hands-on training on instruments like FE-SEM with EDX, XRD, UV/Vis spectrophotometer, FTIR, TGA/DSC and DLS with zetasizer. He secured 1st position among lecturers for the Research Productivity Award in 2021. He worked as a lecturer in Physical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, (Sub Campus) Mandi Bahauddin from September 2017 to December 2018. He worked as a visiting lecturer in UVAS, Lahore from Feb 2017 to July 2017. He joined the Department of Chemistry, University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore in February 2019. Currently, he is working as a Lecturer in Physical Chemistry. He published >40 research articles in peer-reviewed international journals with an accumulative impact factor of >190 which have attracted >650 citations with h-index of >15 and i-10 index of 25 (Google Scholar). He attended >10 international conferences and completed 2 Advanced Teaching courses. More than 15 M.Phil and >20 M.Sc/BS research students have completed their dissertations under his supervision. His area of research is smart, hybrid polymeric and Nanomaterials for catalytic, adsorption and electrochemical applications. His poster got 1st position in the International Conference on Material Science and Chemistry (ICCMS, May 2022).

Education

SrNo.	Year	Degree	Board/University
1	2021	PhD (Cont.)	University of the Punjab
2	2017	M.Phil	University of the Punjab
3	2014	M.Sc	University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan

Experience

SrNo.	From	To	Category	Designation	Organization
1	02/13/2019	Conti...	Academic Experience	Lecturer	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan
2	09/11/2017	31-12-2018	Academic Experience	Lecturer	The University of Sargodha, Sub Campus Mandi Bahauddin, Pakistan

Publications

SrNo.	Title
1	Recyclable Cu–Ag bimetallic nanocatalyst for radical scavenging, dyes removal and antimicrobial applications
2	UV assisted synthesis of folic acid functionalized ZnO–Ag hexagonal nanoprisms for efficient catalytic reduction of Cr+ 6 and 4-nitrophenol
3	Ag and Zn doped TiO2 nano-catalyst synthesis via a facile green route and their catalytic activity for the remediation of dyes
4	Biomolecule Protective and Photocatalytic Potential of Cellulose Supported MoS2/GO Nanocomposite
5	Synthesis, Characterization, Crystal Structure, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis and DFT of 1,2-benzothiazine Metal (II) Complexes
6	Adsorption and kinetic studies of chromium (VI) removal using Ag2Cu2O3 nanoparticles
7	Montmorillonite-Supported BiVO4 Nanocomposite: Synthesis, Interface Characteristics and Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity for Dye-contaminated Wastewater
8	Ag–Cu Embedded SDS Nanoparticles for Efficient Removal of Toxic Organic Dyes from Water Medium
9	Investigation of catalytic potential of sodium dodecyl sulfate stabilized silver nanoparticles for the degradation of methyl orange dye
10	Methacrylic acid based microgels and hybrid microgels
11	Biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using strawberry seed extract and evaluation of their antibacterial and antioxidant activities
12	Evaluation of essential oil extracted from ginger, cinnamon and lemon for therapeutic and biological activities
13	Synthesis and biological evaluation of 4-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde derivatives of Schiff bases metal complexes: A Review
14	Photocatalytic Removal of Dyes from Aqueous Medium by Fe, Mn and Fe-Mn Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Cannabis sativa Leaf Extract
15	State-of-art of silver and gold nanoparticles synthesis routes, characterization and applications: a review
16	UV-Light Mediated Biosynthesis of Silver Nanowires; Characterization, Dye Degradation Potential and Kinetic Studies
17	Polymer hydrogels for stabilization of inorganic nanoparticles and their application in catalysis for degradation of toxic chemicals
18	A Green Approach for Extraction of Ammonium Molybdate from Molybdenite Using Indigenous Resources
19	Radical scavenging and catalytic activity of fe-cu bimetallic nanoparticles synthesized from Ixora finlaysoniana extract
20	An eco-friendly approach for the extraction of antioxidant components from artemisia annua leaves using response surface methodology
21	Antioxidant and Organic Dye Removal Potential of Cu-Ni Bimetallic Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Gazania rigens Extract
22	Poly(styrene@N-isopropylmethacrylamide-co-methacrylic acid)@Ag hybrid particles with excellent catalytic potential
23	Silver nanoparticles supported on smart polymer microgel system for highly proficient catalytic reduction of Cr+6 to Cr+3 with formic acid
24	Applications of UV/Vis Spectroscopy in Characterization and Catalytic Activity of Noble Metal Nanoparticles Fabricated in Responsive Polymer Microgels: A Review
25	Metal based drugs and chelating agents as therapeutic agents and their antimicrobial activity

Conferences

SrNo.	Year	Level	City	Country	Confence
1	2019	National	Lahore	Pakistan	Seminar on impactful Scientific Research and Scope in Pakistan, The University of Lahore, Lahore
2	2019	National	Lahore	Pakistan	One Day Workshop on Qualification of Pharma Machines, Organized by Pakistan Pharma Technocrats
3	2018	National	Mandi Bahuaddin	Pakistan	IMDRC International multi-disciplinary research conference conducted by University of Sargodha Mandi Bahauddin Campus
4	2022	International	Lahore	Pakistan	International chemistry conference on chemical and material science (ICCMS-2022)
5	2019	National	Lahore	Pakistan	Advanced Techer Training Skills organized by ALGORITHM from 29 July to 9th August 2019 at UOL
6	2022	National	Lahore	Pakistan	One-day symposium on interdisciplinary sciences
7	2022	International	Lahore	Pakistan	International Research Colloquium on Material Chemistry

Awards

SrNo.	Year	Awarding Organization	Description
1	2021	The University of Lahore, Lahore	Stand out 1st among all lecturers from University of Lahore, Lahore and won the research productivity award for fiscal year 2021
2	2022	The University of Lahore, Lahore	Won 1st position as poster presenter in ICCMS 2022 held at Expo center Lahore

Memberships

Courses Taught

SrNo.	Type	Title	University	Semester
1	BS/MSc	Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Spectroscopy	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Paki	8th/4th
2	BS/MSc	Nuclear Analytical Techniques	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Paki	8th/4th
3	BS/MSc	Physical Chemistry-III	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Paki	6th/2nd
4	BS/MSc	Physical Chemistry-II	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Paki	5th/1st
5	BS	Physical Chemistry-I	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Paki	3rd
6	BS/MSc	Inorganic Chemistry-III	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Paki	6th/2nd
7	BS	Environmental Chemistry	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Paki	3rd
8	BS/MSc	Colloids and Surface Chemistry	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Paki	8th/4th

Project Supervisor

SrNo.	Title	From - To	Organization	Type
1	POLYMER STABILIZED METAL NANOPARTICLES FOR CATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF ORGANIC POLLUTANTS PRESENT IN WATER	2018 - 18-09-2020	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	M.Phil
2	INORGANIC-ORGANIC HYBRID COLLOIDAL PARTICLES BASED CATALYTIC SYSTEMS FOR DEGRADATION OF TOXIC CHEMICALS	2018 - 18-09-2020	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	M.Phil
3	MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF ADSORPTION ISOTHERM	2018 - 18-09-2020	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	M.Phil
4	Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles, and their Application in Catalytic degradation of Methyl Orange	2016 - 2020	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	BS
5	Catalytic Application of Ag NPs over UV-visible Spectrophotometer	2016 - 2020	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	BS
6	GREEN SYNTHESIS OF AgNPs AND CATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF MO (DYE)	2018 - 2020	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	MSc
7	Folic acid functionalized Zn-Ag bimetallic nanoparticles for reduction of organic pollutant	2020 - 2022	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	M.Phil
8	Fabrication of Sr-Co chitosan nanocomposite as radical scavenging agent	2020 - 2022	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	M.Phil
9	Synthesis, Spectroscopic And Catalytic Studies Of Bimetallic Nanocomposites	2018 - 2020	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	M.Phil
10	Silver Nanoparticles (Agnps) Stabilized By Polymeric Core- Shell Microgel For Catalytic Reduction Of Methyl Orange (Mo) Dye	2019 - 2021	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	M.Phil
11	Catalytic degradation of Eosin-Y by chemically stabilized Ag-Cu bimetallic nanoparticles	2020 - 2022	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	M.Phil
12	Green synthesis of Ag-Cu bimetallic nanoparticles using beetroot extract for the degradation of organic dye	2020 - 2022	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	M.Phil
13	Ag NPs STABILIZED BY PSIDIUM GUAJA SEED EXTRACT FOR THE DEGRADATION OF METHYL ORANGE DYE	2018 - 2020	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	MSc
14	Biosorbent as an effect catalyst for the reduction of methylene blue	2016 - 2020	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	BS
15	GREEN SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES USED FOR THE DEGRADATION OF METHYL ORANGE	2018 - 2020	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	MSc
16	COPPER NANOPARTICLES STABILIZED BY PEG-6000 FOR THE DEGRADATION OF METHYL ORANGE	2018 - 2020	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	MSc
17	Silver nanoparticles stabilized by Fragaria ananassa seed’s extract used for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants	2019 - 2021	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	M.Phil
18	Catalytic studies of Ag-Cd bimetallic nanoparticles fabricated using Morus alba leaves extract	2020 - 2022	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	M.Phil
19	Simultaneous degradation of dyes using biologically synthesized noble Ag-NPs	2018 - 2022	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	BS
20	Reduction of Chromium by biogenic synthesized Ag nanoparticles	2018 - 2022	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	BS
21	Photo degradation of Methyl Orange of methyl orange dye using green fabricated silver nanoparticles	2018 - 2022	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	BS
22	Reduction of hexavalent chromium by ascorbic acid using Ag-Cu bimetallic nanoparticles	2018 - 2022	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	BS
23	ADSORPTION AND KINETICS STUDY OF CHROMIUM (VI) REMOVAL BY USING Ag-Cu BIMETALLIC NANOPARTICLES	2018 - 2022	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	BS
24	Different factors investigation for the photocatalytic degradation of brilliant green dye using silver nanoparticles	2018 - 2022	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	BS
25	Different parameter study for the degradation of methyl orange dye	2018 - 2022	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	BS
26	Ag NANOPARTICLES STABILIZED BY FRAGARIA ANANASSA SEED EXTRACT FOR THE DEGRADATION OF BRILLIANT GREEN DYE	2018 - 2022	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	BS
27	TiO2 Doped Cd-Ag Bimetallic Nanoparticles for Degradation of Methylene Blue	2020 - 2022	The University of Lahore, Main Campus Lahore, Pakistan	MSc

Services

Books

Research Fundings

Extracurricular Activities

SrNo.	Hobbies	Interests

Languages and Skills

SrNo.	Langues	Skills
1	English, Urdu, Punjabi	Analysis and Problem solving, Time management, Wri

Active Collabrations

Consulting Experience

Achievements / Rewards

Dr Akhtar represents Pakistan, explores collaboration with Germany on global issues

Description

In a substantial ambassadorial effort, Prof Dr Rabia Akhtar (Director of the Center for Security, Strategy, and Policy Research (CSSPR)) represented Pakistan as a thought leader in a delegation of five eminent scholars from Asia. This delegation, constituted by the Asia chapter of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), visited Berlin, Germany, to engage in dialogues and meetings aimed at understanding Germany’s viewpoints on key global issues, from June 13-15, 2023.

The FES Strategic Foresight Group, comprising scholars from Pakistan, Thailand, India, South Korea, and Indonesia, sought to gain insights into Germany’s perception of the world, the interconnectedness of geopolitics and geoeconomics, and the overall security and stability of different regions. By interacting with parliamentarians, scholars, and think tank experts, the group aimed to identify Germany’s foreign policy direction amidst intensifying great power competition, technological advancements, and the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Dr Akhtar articulated Pakistan’s aspirations to become a regional and global connector, and expressed her belief that the country could serve as Germany’s partner in promoting peace. She said academic collaboration between the two countries must lay the groundwork for better ties. In that regard, she hoped that the University of Lahore (UOL) and CSSPR will like to establish linkages, to work on security and strategic issues with policymakers, universities, and think tankers in Germany.

Moreover, during the meetings with German officials and academicians, including Dr.Martin Thummel (Deputy Head for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Federal Foreign Office), Dr Akhtar along with the delegation underlined the importance of collaboration between nations in an increasingly interconnected world. It was argued that Europe and Asia should not be considered separate arenas, as common threats and opportunities necessitate a collective approach.

The participants engaged in thought-provoking discussions on how Germany’s foreign policy has evolved amid geopolitical tensions and how the country aims to strike a balance between values-based and interests-based approaches, particularly in the face of the evolving Sino-U.S. rivalry. Central to these discussions was Germany’s embrace of Zeitenwende, signifying a transformative shift in its foreign and defence policies following the war in Ukraine. German officials highlighted that this philosophy would enable their country to contribute positively to regional and global stability.

Furthermore, the delegation stressed the importance of inter-regional dialogues, trade, and economic cooperation between Germany and Asian countries during their meetings with parliamentarians. Geoeconomics emerged as a key theme, with experts acknowledging its potential to promote interdependence, peace, and stability. However, they also expressed caution, and were mindful of the geopolitical complexities that could hinder its effectiveness.

Dr Ashraf becomes Pakistan’s top and world’s 12th most cited Plant Science researcher

Description

What traits set exceptional academic leaders apart? One is their ongoing commitment to academic excellence. Prof Dr Muhammed Ashraf (Rector, UOL), in an interview with the Press and Publications Cell (PPC) of the University of Lahore (UOL), shared how his commitment to academics and research led him to stand amongst the top-cited Plant Science researchers in the world.

The second edition of Research.com rankings of the best researchers was released recently. According to these rankings, Dr Ashraf stood 12th in the list of top-cited researchers with a massive number of 72,461 citations and 1,169 publications in the field of Plant Science.

While sharing his sentiments with the PPC team, he said, “It is a great honour and privilege for me to be among the world’s top-cited Plant Science researchers. Barely people from third-world countries like Pakistan get such immense acknowledgement for research, but I, hailing from a developing country, take pride in the fact that I was able to garner the limelight along with researchers from advanced countries like America, Germany, etc.”

Motivation for Plant Science Research

For most of his academic life, Dr Ashraf has been conducting research anchored on Plant Science, his field of specialisation for which he has recently been recognised globally. Revealing his motivation behind his research drive, he mentioned that “Research is the key element for institutions and even for academicians to leave an unprecedented imprint on the global academic spectrum. The only sound way to project novel ideas pertaining to your field is through research, and that is what keeps me right on track with research. To make significant contributions to the field of Plant Science, I try to continually explore and conduct impactful research.”

Global Acclamation

In continuing the discussion of his research motivation, on a lighter note, he shared that he received a congratulatory email from Mr Rattan Laal (The Ohio State University, the United States). “To my surprise, Mr Laal, the world’s most cited researcher, shared his congratulatory remarks with me. I am humbled to the core by this global acclamation that I have received so far,” he said.

Catering to Contemporary Plant Science Issues

In every field of study, researchers try to address and explore solutions for the most pressing issues. In Plant Science and Agronomy, the focal point of researchers nowadays is the impact of climate change on plants and, broadly, on the agriculture sector. Upon being asked about the impact of his research, the UOL Rector stated that “Climate change, undoubtedly, has adversely affected the lives of plants, animals, and even humans. My focus is particularly on plants and agriculture. Through my research, I have always tried to address and highlight the pressing issues that are being faced mainly by Asian and African countries, and this is also one of the reasons that my research is getting global acknowledgement because it caters to global issues. Majorly, my work is based on different plant stresses such as drought, salinity, waterlogging, temperature extremes etc.”

Fundamentals of Research, Publications, and Rankings

Not many people are familiar with the Research.com rankings, and in fact, they lack even the most basic knowledge of research rankings. During his interview with PPC, Dr Ashraf summarised the entire research ranking process by saying that “A researcher gets ranked based on his number of publications and citations. Researchers should try to publish their work in international journals, which will increase their chances of maximum citations. The more publications and citations, the higher the H-index, and ultimately, the better the chances of getting ranked at the top.”

Tips for soon-to-be Early-career Researchers

There is no short cut to conduct profoundly organic research, and that is what Dr Ashraf said. “Dedication and hard work are the keys to achieve research goals. Nevertheless, to stand out in the pool of researchers, it is pertinent, especially for Plant Science research aspirants, to focus on technological and digital advancements, keeping oneself up-to-date with international contemporary research trends, and fuelling the urge of discovery by gaining more and more knowledge,” he advised the students.

Dr Tahir explores the role of financial risk-taking attitude in consumer satisfaction

Description

A consumer’s attitude of financial risk tolerance (FRT) plays an important role in his/her financial decisions, thereby determining his well-being. FRT is a consumer’s preference for the amount of risk he undertakes while making investments. Recently, a lot of research studies have been conducted on consumer well-being and FRT. Being motivated by this trend in financial research, Dr Muhammad Tahir (Assistant Professor, Lahore Business School, the University of Lahore (UOL)) and fellow researchers explored the relationship amongst financial literacy, propensity to plan (PTP), FRT, financial satisfaction, and life satisfaction.

Though scholarly acumen for consumer well-being is rapidly developing, not much is known regarding the collective roles of financial literacy, PTP, and FRT. Dr Tahir’s study addressed this gap by showing that financial literacy, risk-taking attitudes, and planning propensities are all interconnected and necessary ingredients to improve financial and life satisfaction.

Dr Tahir’s analytical study titled “Role of financial risk-taking attitude in personal finances and consumer satisfaction: evidence from Australia” revealed a strong partial mediation of FRT between financial literacy and financial satisfaction. Moreover, the analysis showed that a high PTP combined with a high FRT results in high financial satisfaction.

For achieving the main objective of the research, the Household, Income, and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey was taken into consideration. Furthermore, Dr Tahir used the variance-based partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), also known as the PLS path modelling approach, to test the proposed hypotheses of the study empirically.

The findings of Dr Tahir’s research study showed the importance of creating financial plans in accordance with risk tolerance. Considering the relevance of increasing financial literacy, Dr Tahir suggested that the use of tools that could help consumers plan and spent in risky investments might lead them to have a more financial and life satisfaction.

UOL chemist explores an eco-friendly alternative thickening agent for textile printing

Description

Textile printing is the most versatile and vital methodology for introducing colour and design to textile fabrics. Different types of thickeners (chemical compounds) are used for printing, such as polysaccharide thickener, synthetic thickener, and emulsion thickener. Synthetic thickeners are highly criticised for endangering the environment at the manufacturing stages.

Dr Dure Najaf Iqbal (Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore) and her team of researchers explored an eco-friendly alternative for synthetic thickeners that is effective in the textile printing process. The team revealed that guar gum could serve as an outstanding natural thickener, stabiliser, and gelling agent and could as well be used in various industrial units, including food, cosmetics, textiles, oil fracturing, and mining. Guar gum is one of the most important naturally occurring non-ionic high molecular weight polysaccharides and consists of galactomannan, which has vast applications in various fields.

Dr Iqbal and her team synthesised carboxymethyl guar gum (CMG) via monochloroacetic acid under alkaline conditions. The carboxymethylation of guar gum was accomplished by the Willianson ether technique and the reaction conditions were optimised during the course of the experiment. Guar derivatives with variable degrees of substitution (DS) were prepared and confirmed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The DS was determined quantitatively by the titration method for each derivative.

For this research study, native guar gum was purchased from National Guar Industries, Karachi, with a molecular weight of 1.043 106 g/mol. Whereas, all the chemicals and reagents used were of analytical grade and were purchased from Merck, Germany.

The result proved that the substituted guar gum is an eco-friendly, non-hazardous thickener as compared to synthetic thickeners. Furthermore, the penetration properties, fixation ability, and colour fastness of guar gum were compared with those of commercial alginate thickeners. The printing trial of the thickener CMG also showed that carboxymethyl guar gum could easily replace conventional thickeners without any compromise on printing results and could prevent fabric stiffness. The tested water-holding capacity (a central aspect that determines commercial applications of gums) of guar gum made it ideal for improving the texture of end products in diverse industrial formulations.

Also, it was revealed that the implementation of carboxymethyl guar gum in textile printing can reduce the economic burden associated with exporting alginate and other synthetic thickeners. This, in turn, could enable exporters to offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality.

Faculty / Staff Profiles

Mr. Faisal Ali

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Chemistry

Biography

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Research Fundings

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Active Collabrations

Consulting Experience

Dr Akhtar represents Pakistan, explores collaboration with Germany on global issues

Dr Ashraf becomes Pakistan’s top and world’s 12th most cited Plant Science researcher

Dr Tahir explores the role of financial risk-taking attitude in consumer satisfaction

UOL chemist explores an eco-friendly alternative thickening agent for textile printing