Organic chemist and Research Associate at Shenzhen University specializing in functional nanomaterials, carbon dots, lanthanide luminescent systems, and supramolecular chemistry for environmental, biomedical, and theranostic applications.
Design and development of functional nanomaterials, including carbon dots and catalytic nanostructures, for sensitive environmental monitoring, selective detection of toxic metal ions and hazardous analytes, and efficient catalytic degradation for sustainable remediation.
Engineering next-generation fluorescent nanoprobes based on carbon dots, aggregation-induced emission materials, and supramolecular systems for high-resolution bioimaging and advanced biosensing, including DNA aptamer–carbon dot conjugates for real-time detection of biologically relevant targets.
Development of lanthanide-doped and NIR-emissive nanoprobes for integrated cancer diagnostics and therapy, including multifunctional nanoplatforms for targeted imaging and combined photothermal and photodynamic treatments.
Development of next-generation heteroatom-doped red and near-infrared emissive carbon dots with tunable optical properties for environmental monitoring, biomarker detecti...
Luminescent properties of lanthanide coordinating crown ether modified DNA and carbon dots based nanoplatforms for environmental and biomedical applications.
Synthesis and characterization of glycoside-conjugated caprolactone-based polymers and evaluation of their drug delivery potential. Project No. 21-1890/SRGP/R&D/HEC/2018,...
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Current role focused on heteroatom-doped red/NIR carbon dots for environmental sensing, biomedical diagnostics, graduate mentoring, publication, and international collaboration.
Worked with Prof. Hai Xiong on lanthanide coordinating crown ether modified DNA and carbon dots based nanoplatforms for environmental and biomedical applications.
Taught undergraduate and postgraduate Organic Chemistry, supervised research projects, and contributed to curriculum development and academic committees.
Awarded meritorious scholarship based on ETS International GRE score, 93 percentile.
Completed PhD in Organic Chemistry at H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi. Thesis: Synthesis and Characterization of Thioether-based Supramolecules and Evaluation of their Photo-physical and Biological Properties. Advisor: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Raza Shah.