Education

• PhD in Physics (2017)
  Lahore College for Women University, Lahore

• Phil in Applied Physics (2007)
  University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore

• MSc in Physics (2003)
  (Gold Medal & Academic Roll of Honour)
  Government College University, Lahore
• Sc. (Physics, General Math, Statistics)                                        (2001)
  Lahore College for Women, Lahore

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor    (Feb 2018 - To Date)
  Department of Physics,
  Lahore College for Women University, Lahore

• Visiting Lecturer (Sept 2004 to July 2005)
  Department of Physics,
  Government Apwa College for Women, Lahore                                    

Honor and Awards

1. Secured first position in M.Sc. Physics in Government College University, Lahore and won the Gold Medal in Physics (session 2001-2003).
2. Got Academic Roll of Honor in M.Sc. Physics in Government College University, Lahore (session 2001-2003).
3. Got HEC Indigenous Scholarship for PhD
4. Got Research Incentive for the year of 2016 and 2017 for producing research papers in impact factor journals

Membership

• Life membership of “The Pakistan Institute of Physics” (PIP).

Supervision of Graduate and Undergraduate Honors Thesis

MS Thesis

Hira Fatima, “Preparation and characterization of copper doped hydroxyapatite”, (MS) (2019-2021)

Jaweria Tahir, “Synthesis and characterization of cobalt doped Magnesium oxide”, (MS) (2019-2021)

Madiha Nawaz, “Fabrication of copper doped magnesium oxide and its characterization”, (MS) (2019-2021)

Ammara Rasheed, “Fabrication and characterization of Nickel doped Magnesium Oxide”, (MS) (2020-2022)

Asma Javed, “To study the effect of (Mn, Cu) doping on cobalt oxide nanoparticles”, (MS) (2020-2022)

Durr-e-Kashaf, “Synthesis and characterization of cobalt doped Tin oxide nanoparticles”, (MS) (2020-2022)

Sabahat Gul, “Synthesis and characterization of B-site Ni doped pervoskite SrFeCo-X-  (X=Ni) as cathode for IT-SOFC”, (MS) (2020-2022)

Zoha Faisal, “Synthesis and Characterization of Bi doped SrCoFe-O₃-Δ as Cathode Material for IT-SOFC”, (MS) (2020-2022)

Amna Sarwar, “Synthesis and characterization of (Ni, Co) co-doped Magnesium Oxide by co-precipitation method”, (MS) (2020-2022)

Nimra Asif, Synthesis and characterization of SnO₂-NiO nanocomposites by coprecipitation method (MS) (2021-2023)

Arooj Murtaza, To study the effect of (Zn:Cu) co-doping on structural and optical properties of Nickel oxide nanoparticles (MS) (2021-2023)

Atifa Arif, Comparative study of structural and optical properties of transition metal/metal oxide-based zinc oxide nanocomposites (MS) (2021-2023)

Saeeda Huma, An investigation on synthesis, structural and morphological properties of SnO₂-CuO nanocomposites (MS) (2021-2023)

MS Thesis (Co-supervised)

            2017-2019              MS                     Sehrish Fatima

2017-2019              MS                     Hafiza Shazia Farooq

2017-2019              MS                     Sana Maqbool

BS (Hons.)

2007-2011              BS (Hons)          Erum Shahid khan

2007-2011              BS (Hons)          Faiza Kiran

2014-2018              BS (Hons)          Arooj Bukhari

2014-2018              BS (Hons)          Lubna Firdous

2014-2018              BS (Hons)          Arham Zahid

2014-2018              BS (Hons)          Tehreem Waqar

2015-2019              BS (Hons)          Shaista Tahir

2015-2019              BS (Hons)          Ammara Rasheed

2015-2019              BS (Hons)          Hafsa Mahmood

2015-2019              BS (Hons)          Amna Sarwar

2016-2020              BS (Hons)          Misha Laraib

2016-2020              BS (Hons)          Syeda Najaf Naqvi

2016-2020              BS (Hons)          Nimra

2016-2020              BS (Hons)          Natasha Bano

2017-2021              BS (Hons)          Minal Fatima

2017-2021              BS (Hons)          Momina Nazir

2017-2021              BS (Hons)          Muqadas Ghulam Ali

2017-2021              BS (Hons)          Nimra Basharet

2018-2022              BS (Hons)          Aresha Ghazal

2018-2022              BS (Hons)          Arshia Waheed

2018-2022              BS (Hons)          Atiqa Ahmed

2018-2022              BS (Hons)          Balqees Iqbal

2018-2022              BS (Hons)          Esha Abbas

2018-2022               BS (Hons)       Esha Tahir

2019-2023               BS (Hons)     Bisma Mustafa

2019-2023               BS (Hons)     Bushra Mazhar

2019-2023               BS (Hons)     Faiza Anwar

2019-2023               BS (Hons)     Faiza Munir  

Research Interests

1. Materials Science
2. Fabrication of nanomaterials
3. Ion Implantation in Polymers
4. Laser Material Interactions

Courses Taught

1. Spectroscopic and microscopic methods of surface analysis (MS)
2. Ceramic Processing (MS)
3. Fundamental properties of advanced materials (MS)
4. Laser Physics (MS)
5. Radiation Physics for Health (BS)
6. Advanced Electronics (BS)
7. Nuclear Physics (BS)

Professional Development Courses Attended

1. 8-days faculty training undergraduate STEM education in Pakistan, starting from 20^th June, 2022 at LCWU, Lahore
2. Master Trainers in Physics held from 16^th July – 15^th August 2007 at Department of Physics, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.
3. Staff Development Course from Feb 26^th to March 28^th, 2007 held at Lahore College for Women University, Lahore organized by National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE)

Workshops\Conferences Attended

1. 2^nd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Physics, 20-22^nd March, 2023 Organized by Physics Department, LCWU in collaboration with CSSP, PU Lahore
2. 17^th National Symposium on Frontiers in Physics, 1-3^rd Dec, 2022, Organized by GC University, Lahore
3. International webinar on Material Science and Current Era, 18-20 Oct, 2022, Organized by Department of Physics, LCWU Lahore
4. International e-conference Emerging Trends in Physics, 23-25th Nov, 2021, organized by Department of Physics, LCWU, Lahore
5. 3rd International Webinar on Madam Curie in Current Era (MCCE, 21), 24-26th August 2021, organized by Department of Physics, LCWU, Lahore
6. Success stories of Pakistan’s Nuclear and Missiles Program, 24th June 2021, organized by Department of Physics, LCWU, Lahore
7. 2nd International webinar on Matter and Energy in Current Era, 15-17th Feb 2021, organized by Department of Physics, LCWU, Lahore
8. 5 Tips for getting published: Maximize your chances to get your paper accepted in Academic Journals, 27th Oct 2020, ProQuest, HEC
9. How to utilize ProQuest Ebooks collection in Teaching and Research, 20th Oct 2020, ProQuest, HEC
10. 1st International Webinar on Nanotechnology in Current Era (NCE 20), 7-9th Sept 2020, organized by Department of Physics, LCWU, Lahore
11. E-conference promoting Applied Sciences in Pakistan-2020, 20-21st July 2020, organized by University of Cambridge, UK
12. International workshop on one dimensional (1D) Nanostructures, 18th Dec 2018, organized by Department of Physics, UET Lahore
13. One-day Symposium Workshop & Launch of Born Repair & Regeneration Network, 30th Nov 2018, organized by COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus
14. International Seminar on Physics (ISP-18), 17-19th April 2018, organized by Department of Physics, LCWU, Lahore
15. One-day Symposium on Energy and Nanomaterials, 18th April 2017, organized by Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Physics, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.
16. Two-days International Workshop on GaN-based LEDs and Laser Diodes, 5-6th March 2015, at National Institute of Laser and Optronics (NILOP), Islamabad.
17. Two-days Workshop on Vacuum Measurement and Standardization (WVST-24), 15-16th April, 2014, at International Vacuum Institute, Islamabad.
18. One-day Training course on Vacuum Cryogenic and Industrial Applications (SVST-40), 19th June 2014, at National Institute of Vacuum Science and Technology (NINVAST), Islamabad.
19. One-day Workshop on Lasers and Nanotechnology, 14th June 2012, at Department of Physics, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.
20. One-day National Symposium and Poster Presentation on Material Science, 20th Nov 2012, at Department of Physics, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
21. One-day Workshop on Nanomaterials and their Applications, 19th April 2012, at Department of Physics, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
22. Technology Workshop on Atomic Physics and Nanofabrication from 3rd-5th April, 2012 organized by National Institute of Lasers and Optronics (NILOP), Islamabad.