Dr. Javeed Akhtar (PhD)
Associate Professor
Dr. Javeed Akhtar (PhD)
Associate Professor
About Mentor
Dr. Javeed is a seasoned professional in the field of chemistry/materials, holding a Ph.D. from the prestigious University of Manchester, UK, which was awarded in 2010. With over a decade of combined experience in research and teaching, Dr. Javeed has made significant contributions to the academic community.
Throughout his career, Dr. Javeed has demonstrated a strong commitment to both research and mentorship. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers and contributed invited book chapters, showcasing expertise and insights in the realm of chemistry. Additionally, Dr. Javeed has supervised numerous Ph.D. and MPhil students, guiding them through their academic journeys and fostering their growth as researchers.
Dr. Javeed’s areas of mentorship extend beyond traditional academic pursuits. He possess expertise in academic writing, scientific writing, research grant writing, project writing, and generating research ideas. His comprehensive approach to mentorship ensures that students not only excel in their research endeavors but also develop crucial skills necessary for success in academia.
Experience
Associate Professor
Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Associate Professor New Mirpur City (January 2018 – Present)
Department of Physics, COMSATS University Islamabad
Assistant Professor (September 2011 – December 2017)
Department of chemistry, Quaid-I-Azam university
Assistant Professor – Islamabad (September 2010 – September 2011)
Federal Postgraduate college (Men), H-9.
Lecturer in chemistry (May 2003 – October 2006)
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Administrative Experience
- Director of Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB), must AJK Pakistan (2018- 2021)
- Proctor of Department of Physics, COMSATS CIIT Islamabad (2014-2017)
- In-charge of Exam Affairs of department of Physics (2012 to 2017)
- Secretary of Exam– Time table committee of department of Physics (2015-2017)
- BSc Lab in charge (2004-2006)
Education
School of chemistry, The university of Manchester
PhD in chemistry Manchester, England Graduated September 2010
Department of chemistry, Quaid-I-Azam University
M.Phil Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory Graduated September 2004
Department of chemistry, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
MSc Muzaffarabad Graduated September 1999
Projects & Grants
- Novel Approaches to Deposition of Semiconductor Thin Films for Solar Energy Applications – (PKR. 500,000/-)
Department of chemistry, QAU Islamabad).
No: PM-IPFP/HRD/HEC/2011/0585 Islamabad, March 16,2011
- Phase and Composi1on Controlled Deposition of Copper Sulfide Nanostructures (PKR. 200,000)
Department of Physics – COMSATS University Islamabad)
Grant number 16– 61/CRGP/ CIIT/IBD /12/943
- Fabrication of Nano Channels for Sensing Applications
Department of Physics, COMSATS university Islamabad)
NRUP-HEC-Project #20-3020/R & D/HEC/14/ 654 (PKR. 2.1Million,
This project was selected among the 7 best completed projects out of 358 by PCST in 2018.
International Collaborations
Dr. Muhammad Azad Malik, School of Chemistry and Materials science Center
The University of Manchester UK, M13 9PL
Prof. Paul O’Brien, School of Chemistry and Materials Science Center
The University of Manchester UK, M13 9PL.
Prof. Dr. Neerish Revaprasadu Professor of Chemistry and SARCHi
Chair of Nanotechnology Department of Chemistry
University of Zululand South Africa.
Arth Podhorodecki Wroclaw University of Technology Institute of Physics,
Wroclaw University of Technology Wroclaw, Poland.
Dr. Mohammad Afzaal, Center of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy,
KFUPM No: 1292, Dhahran, 31261 Saudi Arabia.
National Level Collaborations
- Dr. Muhammad Sher, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry
Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8 Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Dr. Rana Farhat, Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry
Education University, DGK, Pakistan. - Al-Frabi Institute, Electrical Engineering Department
International Islamic University, Islamabad.
Awards Received
- Merit scholarship in Matric and M.Sc.
- Gold medal in M.Sc.
My paper “Low Temperature CVD Growth of PbS Films on Plas1c Substrates” has been selected most accessed and hot paper in Chemical Communica1on, Feb. 2011 (hcp://blogs.rsc.org/cc/2011/02/07/hot-ar1cle-round-up-for-january/)
- Uzma Ilays Best poster award on Graphene Oxide Based Nanocomposite:
A Versatile Platform For Novel Applications, 1st Conference on Emerging Materials and Processes( August 22-24, 2013) arranged by School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME) Na1onal University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Islamabad, Pakistan.
Professional Memberships
- Merit scholarship in Matric and M.Sc.
- Gold medal in M.Sc.
My paper “Low Temperature CVD Growth of PbS Films on Plas1c Substrates” has been selected most accessed and hot paper in Chemical Communica1on, Feb. 2011 (hcp://blogs.rsc.org/cc/2011/02/07/hot-ar1cle-round-up-for-january/)
- Uzma Ilays Best poster award on Graphene Oxide Based Nanocomposite:
A Versatile Platform For Novel Applications, 1st Conference on Emerging Materials and Processes( August 22-24, 2013) arranged by School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME) Na1onal University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Islamabad, Pakistan.