Dr Tayyaba Ghani, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Aplplied Sciences, Pakistan
Dr. Tayyaba Ghani: A Strong Contender for the Best Researcher Award
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Education
Dr. Tayyaba Ghani has an impressive academic background with a PhD in Materials and Surface Engineering from the National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan. She holds an MS in Materials Engineering from PIEAS, Islamabad, and an MSc in Physics from QAU, Islamabad, along with a B.Ed. from AIOU, Islamabad.
Professional Experience
Dr. Ghani has been serving as Principal Scientist at DMME, PIEAS, since 2016. Prior to this, she held roles as Senior Scientist (2007-2016) and Junior Scientist (2005-2007), showcasing a rich career in scientific research and leadership.
Awards and Honours
She has received numerous prestigious awards, including the 2017 Peking University Research Scholarship and the 2013 NUST University Fellowship. In 2005, she earned both the Best Thesis Certificate and a Gold Medal for her first position in MS Materials Engineering, with a PIEAS Fellowship supporting her studies.
Teaching Experience
Dr. Ghani has contributed significantly to academia, teaching courses like Structure and Properties of Materials, Corrosion and its Control, and Characterization of Materials at the MS and BS levels in Materials Engineering.
Research Experience
Her research focuses on nanomaterials, particularly nanostructured semiconductor oxides, and their applications in photovoltaics and photocatalysis. She is also known for her work on catalytic applications of nanomaterials.
Research Supervision
Dr. Ghani has supervised 7 PhD and 10 MS students, reflecting her expertise in guiding advanced research.
Publications
Dr. Ghani has co-authored numerous impactful research papers, with her latest publications in Solar Energy and Materials Chemistry and Physics in 2024, focusing on dye-sensitized solar cells and TiO2 nanoparticles.
Talks Delivered
Dr. Ghani has presented her work at various esteemed forums, including the 6th Conference on Emerging Materials and Processes organized by NUST and an international workshop at the National Centre for Physics, Islamabad.
Trainings Received
Dr. Ghani has continuously enhanced her professional skills through various training programs, such as the Professional Competency Enhancement Program for Teachers by HEC and a course on activated carbons at PIEAS.
Publication Top notes
Band structure tuning of ZnO/CuO composites for enhanced photocatalytic activity
Microfluidic platform for encapsulation of plant extract in chitosan microcarriers embedding silver nanoparticles for breast cancer cells
Corrosion behaviour of zinc–nickel alloy coatings electrodeposited in additive free chloride baths
Formation of carbon nanostructures on nickel acetate alcogel by CVD method and its OER electrocatalytic study in alkaline media
Highly ordered combined structure of anodic TiO2 nanotubes and TiO2 nanoparticles prepared by a novel route for dye-sensitized solar cells
Fabrication of self-branched TiO2 nanotubes by anodization method, ordering and crystallinity
Effect of Processing Temperature on the Morphology and Crystal Structure of Anodic TiO2 Nanotubes
Comparative study of microscale and macroscale technique for encapsulation of Calotropis gigantea extract in metal-conjugated nanomatrices for invasive ductal …
Conclusion
Dr. Tayyaba Ghani’s remarkable achievements in education, research, supervision, and academia make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her extensive work in nanomaterials and solar energy systems, alongside her recognized teaching and leadership, highlight her as a prominent figure in the field of materials engineering.