Ambreen Kalsoom | Theoretical Physics | Best Paper Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ambreen Kalsoom | Theoretical Physics | Best Paper Award

Assistant Professor at The Government sadiq college women university Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Dr. Ambreen Kalsoom is an accomplished physicist currently serving as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Physics at The Govt. Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. With over 12 years of teaching and research experience, she has contributed significantly to theoretical and experimental physics. Dr. Kalsoom has a strong background in molecular electronics, nanomaterials, and computational physics, with expertise in software tools such as Wein2K, Gaussian 09, and statistical analysis tools like SPSS and Origin. She has received numerous accolades, including the COMSTEC Best Research Paper Award in Physics (2023) and the HEC-approved Ph.D. supervisor title since 2019.

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Education🎓

  • Ph.D. in Nuclear Science and Technology (Physics), 2016
    Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
    “The Theoretical Calculation of Transport Properties and Shot Noise of Some Molecular Devices”
  • M.Sc. in Physics, 2006
    Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
  • B.Sc. in Physics, Math A, Math B, 2003
    Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
  • F.Sc. (Pre-Medical), 2001
    B.I.S.E., Multan, Pakistan
  • S.S.C. (Science), 1998
    B.I.S.E., Multan, Pakistan

Professional Development 📊

Dr. Kalsoom has been serving as an Assistant Professor at The Govt. Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur, since 2017 and took charge as Head of the Physics Department in 2021. Prior to this, she worked as a Lecturer/Subject Specialist in Physics at Divisional Public School & College, Sahiwal, from 2007 to 2011. Over the years, she has played a key role in advancing the department’s research capabilities and mentoring students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Research Interest

  • Theoretical Physics: Transport properties of molecular devices, nano-structured electronics, and DFT-based studies for evaluating structural, mechanical, and thermal properties.
  • Experimental Physics: Synthesis and characterization of rare earth and transition metal doped ferrite composites for electrical and photocatalytic applications.
  • Green Nanotechnology: Development of functional nanomaterials for environmental applications such as wastewater treatment.

Author Metrics 

Dr. Kalsoom has published extensively in high-impact journals and serves as a reviewer for reputed journals such as Desalination and Water Treatment, Ceramic International, and Zeitschrift fĂźr Physikalische Chemie. Her research contributions have been recognized with awards and funding grants, reflecting her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge in physics and materials science.

Publication Top Notes:

1. Evaluation of structural, dielectric, magnetic and photocatalytic properties of Nd and Cu co-doped barium hexaferrite

  • Authors: F. Bibi, S. Iqbal, H. Sabeeh, T. Saleem, B. Ahmad, M. Nadeem, I. Shakir, …
  • Journal: Ceramics International
  • Volume: 47
  • Issue: 21
  • Pages: 30911-30921
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 72

2.  Structural and magnetic studies of Ce-Mn doped M-type SrFe₁₂O₁₉ hexagonal ferrites by sol-gel auto-combustion method

  • Authors: N. Yasmin, S. Abdulsatar, M. Hashim, M. Zahid, S.F. Gillani, A. Kalsoom, …
  • Journal: Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
  • Volume: 473
  • Pages: 464-469
  • Year: 2019
  • Citations: 50

3. Magnetically separable Nd and Mn co-doped SrFe₁₂O₁₉ hexaferrites nanostructures for the evaluation of structural, magnetic and photo-catalytic studies under solar irradiation

  • Authors: F. Bibi, S. Iqbal, A. Kalsoom, M. Jamshaid, A. Ahmed, M. Mirza, W.A. Qureshi
  • Journal: Ceramics International
  • Volume: 49
  • Issue: 10
  • Pages: 15990-16001
  • Year: 2023
  • Citations: 39

4. Synthetic approach to rice waste-derived carbon-based nanomaterials and their applications

  • Authors: S. Mubarik, N. Qureshi, Z. Sattar, A. Shaheen, A. Kalsoom, M. Imran, F. Hanif
  • Journal: Nanomanufacturing
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 3
  • Pages: 109-159
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 34

5.  Fabrication of Ni and Mn co-doped ZnFe₂O₄ spinel ferrites and their nanocomposites with rGO as an efficient photocatalyst for the remediation of organic dyes

  • Authors: F. Bibi, A. Ahmed, Y. Ajaj, A.A.A.S. Dawood, M. Usman, A. Alodhayb, …
  • Journal: Polyhedron
  • Volume: 250
  • Article Number: 116826
  • Year: 2024
  • Citations: 33

Conclusion 

Dr. Ambreen Kalsoom is a strong candidate for the Best Paper Award, given her prolific research output, impactful citations, and contributions to materials science and theoretical physics. Her work aligns with current scientific and industrial needs, making her research valuable to both academia and industry.

Recommendation: Based on her current achievements and recognition, she stands a good chance of winning the award. However, to further enhance her candidacy, she should focus on expanding her research horizons, fostering collaborations, and emphasizing translational research with real-world applications.

Asad Muhammad Iqbal – Physics – Best Researcher Award

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Prof  Dr. Asad Muhammad Iqbal a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Physics. Dr. Asad Muhammad Iqbal, born on November 12, 1989, currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities at the College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology. Specializing in the field of Materials Science, he obtained his PhD from Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad, completing his doctoral studies on February 17, 2020. With a dedicated focus on advancing knowledge in materials science, Dr. Iqbal contributes significantly to the academic community, bringing expertise and research prowess to his role as an Assistant Professor.

Professional Profiles:

Foreign Research Experience

Worked for 6 months as research scholar through IRSIP scholarship in
1- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Delaware, USA.
2- Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, USA.

Research Experience

1- Analyzed the effect Intercalation of C60 into MXene Layers to improve the Electrochemical Properties
of Electrode Materials for High-Performance Supercapacitor Applications.
2- Analyzed chemical and physical properties of MXene-CNT-C60 Composite Electrodes for Enhanced
Electrochemical Performance for High-Performance Supercapacitors.
3- Studied the energy storage potential of MXene-Based 2D materials and the role of alkali treatment in
improving the properties of Ti3C2Tx MXene.
4- Analyzed the luminescence activity by interfacial engineering via surface treatment of TiO2
nanorods in the core/shell/mixed halide CH3NH3PbI3-xClx perovskite heterostructures.
5- Studied the effect of temperature on structural phase transition and photoluminescence in Organicinorganic hybrid CH3NH3PbI3-xClx perovskite.
6- Studied structural, electronic and optical properties of BaTiO3-CoFe2O4 nanocomposites for
optoelectronic devices.
7- Analyzed the role of oxygen vacancies in the variation of dielectric and magnetic properties of EuTiO3
substituted with Fe.
8- Studied the detailed electrical response of EuTiO3 and identified the conduction mechanisms associated
with Ti3+ and oxygen vacancy defects.
9- Studied the relaxation dynamics and polydispersivity associated with defects and ferroelectric
correlations in Ba-doped EuTiO3.
10- Studied and identified the extrinsic contributions to the dielectric response in sintered BaTiO3
nanostructures in paraelectric and ferroelectric regimes.
11- Worked on Barium doped Strontium titanate and studied the dynamic response of various structural
phase transitions, especially in the phase boundary composition between ferroelectric and
antiferrodistortive phases.
12- Studied the effect of densification on ferroelectric and relaxor behavior of perovskite Ba0.4Sr0.6TiO3.
13- Studied the multiferroic properties of co-doped BiFeO3 with Lead and Lanthanum substituted on Asite, and Titanium substituted on B-site of the lattice.

Awards

Best poster presentation award (1st position) for the poster titled: “Study of Multiferroic Properties of Bi1-xyLaxPbyFe1-zTizO3 (x, y=0-0.20, z=0-0.15) Ceramics” presented in the Workshop on Contemporary Topics
in Nanomagnetism 2015 (National Center for Physics, Islamabad, Pakistan).

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