Nowsheenah Farooq | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nowsheenah Farooq | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Jamia Millia Islamia | India

Dr. Nowsheenah Farooq is an accomplished chemist, researcher, and dynamic LLM Trainer and Subject Matter Expert at Turing, whose expertise spans both the scientific and technological domains. She combines her advanced understanding of chemistry with data-driven model evaluation to fine-tune large language models for real-world performance. Before joining Turing, she served as a Chemistry Lecturer at Wular Valley College of Education, where she played a pivotal role in academic instruction, laboratory supervision, and student mentorship. Her technical expertise encompasses a broad range of analytical instrumentation including FTIR, UV-Vis, PXRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, TGA, and Raman, supported by strong proficiency in software such as Origin, ChemDraw, and SciFinder. Her research contributions are reflected through multiple impactful publications in leading international journals, including J. Mater. Chem. A, J. Mol. Liq., Chem. Eng. J., ACS Appl. Polym. Mater., ACS Appl. Eng. Mater., Tetrahedron, and ChemistrySelect, as well as insightful book chapters in Photoinduced Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Medicinal Plant Mediated Nanoparticles published by Wiley. Her scholarly works focus on the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanomaterials, green chemistry innovations, and sustainable material design. She has also contributed to the field through a notable book chapter on Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials, highlighting her commitment to environmentally conscious scientific development. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia and prior degrees from Aligarh Muslim University and Bhagwant University, she has continuously demonstrated academic excellence. Her active participation in national and international conferences, poster presentations, and seminars reflects her dedication to collaborative learning and scientific outreach. Recognized with an ACS cover page mention, Dr. Farooq exemplifies the modern researcher—bridging chemistry, education, and artificial intelligence with innovation, integrity, and purpose.

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Featured Publications:

Farooq, N., Taha, A., & Hashmi, A. A. (n.d.). Facile synthesis of a nitrogen-rich covalent organic framework for the efficient capture of iodine. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 12(17), 10539–10553.

Taha, A., Farooq, N., Singh, N., & Hashmi, A. A. (n.d.). Recent developments in Schiff base centered optical and chemical sensors for metal ion recognition. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 401, 124678.

Farooq, N., Malik, M. A., & Hashmi, A. A. (n.d.). Hydrothermal synthesis of melamine-based porous organic polymer for the advanced adsorption of iodine. Chemical Engineering Journal, 498, 154894.

Farooq, N., Malik, M. A., & Hashmi, A. A. (n.d.). Effective iodine adsorption and storage of volatile iodine by nitrogen-rich porous organic polymers from flexible building blocks. ACS Applied Polymer Materials.

Taha, A., Singh, N., Farooq, N., & Hashmi, A. A. (n.d.). Facile synthesis of Schiff base palladium (II) complex for efficient catalytic reduction of aromatic nitro compounds and organic dyes for wastewater remediation. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 426, 127343.

Yushuang Zhang | Bio materials | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yushuang Zhang | Bio materials | Best Researcher Award

Research assistant, National University of Defense Technology, China

Yu-shuang Zhang is a Lecturer at the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT), China, specializing in materials science and engineering. Born in 1992, he has made notable contributions in the fields of nanotechnology, optoelectronics, and material science, particularly in the development of 2D materials like black phosphorus and gold phosphide. His groundbreaking work includes innovative research in mid-infrared lasing, fluorescence enhancement, and photodetector applications. With a passion for advancing materials technology, Yu-shuang has quickly gained recognition in the academic community. He has authored multiple publications in prestigious journals such as Advanced Materials and Nature Communications, and his research has been cited widely. In addition to his academic achievements, he is committed to mentoring the next generation of scientists. Yu-shuang’s work has earned him several notable awards, and he continues to pursue cutting-edge research at NUDT.

Profile

Education 

Yu-shuang Zhang completed his undergraduate studies at HeFei University of Technology, China, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Science and Technology in 2016. Following this, he pursued two PhDs, first at Hunan University, China, where he earned his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering in 2022. Additionally, Yu-shuang spent time at the CAS Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics, where he further specialized in Materials Science and Engineering from May to December 2021. His academic journey is characterized by a strong focus on cutting-edge research in nanomaterials and optoelectronics, which has greatly contributed to his development as an expert in the field. With his solid foundation in both electronics and materials science, Yu-shuang is well-equipped to lead innovative research projects and contribute to advancements in materials technology.

Awards and Honors 

Yu-shuang Zhang has received numerous prestigious awards for his exceptional contributions to the field of materials science and engineering. In 2024, he was honored with the Young Scientist Award at the Seminar on Emerging Functional Materials and Devices in China. His work in semiconductor research earned him a China Semiconductor Top Ten Research Progress Nomination Award in 2020. The same year, he was also awarded the President’s Scholarship and the Yangtze River Environmental Scholarship by Hunan University, further recognizing his academic excellence. Yu-shuang’s innovation and dedication were also acknowledged with a Second Prize at the 13th Hunan Graduate Innovation Forum in 2020. These awards highlight his remarkable achievements and the significant impact his research has had on the scientific community, particularly in the areas of nanomaterials and optoelectronics.

Research Focus

Yu-shuang Zhang’s research primarily focuses on materials science and engineering, with particular emphasis on nanomaterials, optoelectronics, and photodetectors. He has made pioneering contributions to the development of 2D materials such as black phosphorus and gold phosphide, exploring their potential for applications in mid-infrared lasing and high-performance photodetectors. His work on fluorescence enhancement through plasmon resonance and interfacial charge transfer has led to advancements in nanotechnology, while his studies on black phosphorus films have greatly improved the quality and functionality of nanoscale materials. Yu-shuang’s research also includes the development of novel infrared photodetectors based on 2D materials, which have broad applications in sensing and communication technologies. His multidisciplinary approach bridges material science, engineering, and nanotechnology, and his work is poised to significantly impact the future of optoelectronics, sensing devices, and advanced material applications.

 Publications 

  1. Synergistic Enhancement of Fluorescence Through Plasmon Resonance and Interfacial Charge Transfer by AgNC@AgAuxCore–Shell Quantum Dots – Advanced Materials, 2025 📚✨
  2. Wavelength-Tunable Mid-Infrared Lasing from Black Phosphorus Nanosheets – Advanced Materials, 2020 🌟📡
  3. Infrared Photodetector Based on 2D Monoclinic Gold Phosphide Nanosheets Yielded from One-Step Chemical Vapor Transport Deposition – Applied Physics Letters, 2022 🛠️🔬
  4. Epitaxial Nucleation and Lateral Growth of High-Crystalline Black Phosphorus Films on Silicon – Nature Communications, 2020 🌱💎
  5. Wide-Wavelength Tunable Mid-Infrared Lasing Based on Black Arsenic Phosphorus – Advanced Optical Materials, 2023 🔴🔭