Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farzaneh Marahel | Editorial Board Member Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farzaneh Marahel | Editorial Board Member Award

Islamic Azad University | Iran

Dr. Farzaneh Marahel is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, where she has developed a strong research profile in analytical chemistry, sensor design and nanomaterials-based environmental and biological monitoring. Her documented output includes over 40 publications and more than 1,000 citations according to ResearchGate. While a formal h-index value could not be verified publicly, her citation record suggests a solid impact in her field. Her education background is in chemistry and nanomaterials (Iran) and she has progressed through roles involving analytical method development and nanostructured sensor fabrication for real-world samples (blood, urine, drinks, foods). Her research interests focus on quantum dots, G-C₃N₄ nanosheets, electrochemical and spectrofluorimetric sensing platforms for toxic compounds, dyes and pharmaceutically relevant analytes. Recent work includes a resonance Rayleigh scattering technique using GSH-capped PbS quantum dots and a square-wave anodic stripping voltammetric sensor employing G-C₃N₄ nanosheets. She is also active in peer-review, having reviewed for journals such as Langmuir, Separation and Purification Technology and Sustainable Chemistry & Pharmacy. Given her continuing output and review service, she is a promising mid-career researcher whose work helps bridge nanomaterials, environmental analysis and medical-bioanalytical sensing. In summary, Dr. Marahel represents an emerging leader in nanosensor research with growing scholarly impact and an applied focus on real-world analytical challenges.

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Featured Publications

 Amouri, A., Marahel, F., Geramizadegan, A., & Asghariganjeh, M. R. (2025). Design of a resonance Rayleigh scattering technique and spectrofluorimetric method using GSH-capped PbS quantum dots for sensing nortriptyline in urine and blood samples. Spectroscopy Letters, 58(9), [Article e2554233]. https://doi.org/10.1080/00387010.2025.2554233

 Marahel, F., & Niknam, L. (2022). Application electrochemical sensor based on nanosheets G-C3N4/CPE by square-wave anodic stripping voltammetric for measuring amounts of toxic tartrazine color residual in different drink and foodstuffs. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B, 57(6), 457–467. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2022.2064676

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farzaneh Marahel | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farzaneh Marahel | Best Researcher Award

Islamic Azad University | Iran

Dr. Farzaneh Marahel is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, where she has developed a strong research profile in analytical chemistry, sensor design and nanomaterials-based environmental and biological monitoring. Her documented output includes over 40 publications and more than 1,000 citations according to ResearchGate. While a formal h-index value could not be verified publicly, her citation record suggests a solid impact in her field. Her education background is in chemistry and nanomaterials (Iran) and she has progressed through roles involving analytical method development and nanostructured sensor fabrication for real-world samples (blood, urine, drinks, foods). Her research interests focus on quantum dots, G-C₃N₄ nanosheets, electrochemical and spectrofluorimetric sensing platforms for toxic compounds, dyes and pharmaceutically relevant analytes. Recent work includes a resonance Rayleigh scattering technique using GSH-capped PbS quantum dots and a square-wave anodic stripping voltammetric sensor employing G-C₃N₄ nanosheets. She is also active in peer-review, having reviewed for journals such as Langmuir, Separation and Purification Technology and Sustainable Chemistry & Pharmacy. Given her continuing output and review service, she is a promising mid-career researcher whose work helps bridge nanomaterials, environmental analysis and medical-bioanalytical sensing. In summary, Dr. Marahel represents an emerging leader in nanosensor research with growing scholarly impact and an applied focus on real-world analytical challenges.

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Featured Publications

 Amouri, A., Marahel, F., Geramizadegan, A., & Asghariganjeh, M. R. (2025). Design of a resonance Rayleigh scattering technique and spectrofluorimetric method using GSH-capped PbS quantum dots for sensing nortriptyline in urine and blood samples. Spectroscopy Letters, 58(9), [Article e2554233]. https://doi.org/10.1080/00387010.2025.2554233

 Marahel, F., & Niknam, L. (2022). Application electrochemical sensor based on nanosheets G-C3N4/CPE by square-wave anodic stripping voltammetric for measuring amounts of toxic tartrazine color residual in different drink and foodstuffs. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B, 57(6), 457–467. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2022.2064676

Mr. Asif Khan | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Asif Khan | Best Researcher Award

University of Science and Technology Bannu KPK  | Pakistan

Dr. Asif Nawaz Khan is a Pakistani physicist and lecturer at the University of Science and Technology Bannu (USTB), specializing in computational materials science. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics at USTB, after completing an M.Phil. from Gomal University and an M.Sc. from Kohat University. Since 2009, he has been actively involved in teaching, supervising BS and M.Phil students, and guiding research in computational simulations and solar cell device modeling. His research focuses on the design and analysis of lead-free perovskite materials (3D and 2D) and their structural, optical, thermoelectric, elastic, thermodynamic, and phonon properties, along with molecular dynamics studies. He employs advanced simulation tools including WIEN2k, Quantum Espresso, CASTEP, and SCAPS-1D, and applies machine learning techniques for material property prediction. Dr. Khan has co-authored multiple high-impact publications, currently holding an h-index of 3 with 38 citations, reflecting his contributions to clean energy materials and sustainable photovoltaics. His work advances the understanding and development of efficient, stable, and multifunctional energy materials. Overall, Dr. Khan is committed to advancing computational materials research and training the next generation of scientists in energy and optoelectronic applications.

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Featured Publications

Khan, A., Khan, N. U., Nawaz, A., Ullah, K., & Manan, A. (2024). A DFT study to explore structural, electronic, optical and mechanical properties of lead-free Na₂MoXO₆ (X= Si, Ge, Sn) double perovskites for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications. Computational and Theoretical Chemistry, 1240, 114834. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comptc.2024.114834

Hosen, A., Mousa, A. A., Nemati-Kande, E., Khan, A. N., Abu-Jafar, M. S., … (2025). Systematic computational screening and design of double perovskites Q₂LiMH₆ (Q= K, Rb; M= Ga, In, Tl) for efficient hydrogen storage: A DFT and AIMD approach. Surfaces and Interfaces, 106608. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106608

Khan, A. N., Rabhi, S., Jehangir, M. A., Charif, R., Khan, N. U., Begagra, A., … (2025). Evaluating A₂SrGeI₆ (A= K and Rb) lead-free double perovskites: Structural, elastic, and optoelectronic insights for clean energy. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 174, 113949. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2025.113949

Khan, N. U., Ghani, U., Khan, A., Khan, A. N., Ullah, K., Ali, R., & Fadhali, M. M. (2025). Theoretical insight into stabilities and optoelectronic properties of RbZnX₃ (X=Cl, Br) halide perovskites for energy conversion applications. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 57(1), 109. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-025-04789-1

Rabhi, S., Khan, A. N., Chinoune, O., Charif, R., Bouri, N., Al-Qaisi, S., … (2025). Insight into NaSiCl₃: A lead-free perovskite for the next generation revealed by DFT and SCAPS-1D. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 27(25), 13490–13507. https://doi.org/10.1039/D5CP02345A