Ms. Sajida Nawaz | Nanoscale Characterization | Best Researcher Award
PHD Scholar | University of Engineering and Technology (UET) | Pakistan
Ms. Sajida Nawaz is a Ph.D. scholar in Physics (Nanoscience and Nanotechnology) at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, Pakistan. Her research focuses on nanotechnology, biomaterials, and material sciences, emphasizing the synthesis and application of nanostructured materials for biomedical, environmental, and energy-related innovations. She has made notable contributions to the development of nanomedicines, nanofibers, and nanoparticles through advanced techniques such as electrospinning, electrospraying, and laser–matter interaction studies. Her doctoral research investigates the physicochemical properties of essential oil–loaded nanoparticles designed for biocontrol and therapeutic applications against ixodid ticks, integrating eco-friendly and sustainable nanotechnology approaches. She has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed journal articles, including studies on the biocompatibility of doped magnetite nanoparticles for magnetic hyperthermia, the biocontrol potential of nanoencapsulated essential oils crosslinked with chitosan, and laser surface modification of polymeric materials. Her works are published in reputable journals such as Applied Physics A and Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. Ms. Sajida Nawaz has presented her research at international conferences and workshops, including events organized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and UET Lahore. Her research excellence has been recognized through the Higher Education Commission’s International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP), under which she conducted collaborative research at the National University of Singapore’s Center for Nanotechnology & Sustainability.With 7 citations, 3 indexed documents, and an h-index of 2 on Scopus, Ms. Sajida Nawaz continues to advance interdisciplinary research in nanobiotechnology, sustainable material design, and surface engineering. Her future work aims to expand innovative nanomaterial formulations for healthcare and environmental sustainability, contributing to the growing field of applied nanoscience and green nanotechnology.
Featured Publications
1. Nawaz, S., Shamaila, S., Oneeb, M., Hassan, J. U., Ahmad, S., & Ramakarshina, S. (2025). Biocontrol potential of nano-encapsulated essential oil crosslinked with chitosan nanoparticles against tick-borne diseases. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 720, 137166.
2. Hassan, J. U., Shahzadi, S., Waheed, F., Nawaz, S., Sharif, R., Riaz, S., & Ban, D. (2024). Synthesis, characterization, and biocompatibility of pure and doped magnetite nanoparticles for magnetic hyperthermia in cancer treatment. Applied Physics A, 130(9), 635.
3. Nawaz, S., Shahzadi, S., Hassan, J. U., Zhao, H., Sharif, R., & Ban, D. (2025). Nanosecond laser processing of common industrial polymers: Surface characterization and morphological changes. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms.
4. Ahmad, M. O. S., Lateef, M., Ijaz, M., Siddique, M. I., & Nawaz, S. (2025). Larvicidal and repellent effects of nano-encapsulated Mentha piperita essential oil against Rhipicephalus microplus. Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases (TTBDs).
5. Niamat, M. N. T., Azeem, W., Imtiaz, S., Nawaz, S., & Ilyas, K. (2024). ITSM applications within selected logistics and transport. Pakistan Journal of Scientific Research (PJOSR), 4.