Research Associate at University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Sadiq is a distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of Malakand, Pakistan, specializing in Physical Chemistry and Heterogeneous Catalysis. With over 19 years of academic experience, he has contributed significantly to catalytic processes, focusing on noble metal catalysts and their supports. His research, spanning various international collaborations and prestigious institutions like Kyungpook National University, South Korea, explores advanced materials for environmental and industrial applications. Dr. Sadiq has authored numerous publications in reputed journals and has received several accolades, including Productive Scientist Awards and recognition for impactful research contributions in chemistry and materials science.
Professional Profiles
Professional Experience
Research Associate (MPhil-2005) Duration: 2 years Institution: NCE in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar Thesis: Dehydrogenation/oxidation of alcohol catalysed by platinum supported on zirconia in solvent-free conditions Research Associate (PhD-2009) Duration: 3 years Institution: NCE in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar Thesis: Investigating the activity of zirconia as a catalyst and as a support for noble metals in organic oxidation reactions Research Associate Duration: 6 months (2008-2009) Institution: Department of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry, BMC, Uppsala University, Sweden Funding: HEC, Pakistan Assistant Professor Duration: Feb 2010 – June 2017 Institution: Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand Professor Collaborator Duration: 1 month (2017) Institution: Department of Chemistry, Kyungpook National University, South Korea Funding: HEC, Pakistan Associate Professor Duration: June 2017 – Present Institution: Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand Research Professor Duration: Jan – April, 2019 Institution: Surface Chemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry, Kyungpook National University, South Korea Research Professor Duration: October 2021 – April, 2022 Institution: Surface Chemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry, Kyungpook National University, South Korea
Awards
Productive Scientist Award Year: 2009-2012 Awarding Agency: Ministry of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan 1st Research Award for the Completion of Project (20-1604/R&D/092198) Year: 2015 Awarding Agency: Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization, University of Malakand 1st Research Award for the Completion of Project (PSF/Res/F-UM/Chem (434) Year: 2015 Awarding Agency: Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization, University of Malakand Certificate of Appreciation Year: 2022 Awarding Agency: Yar Steel Mills, Chakdara-18800, Pakistan Best Researcher Award Year: 2022 Awarding Agency: Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization, University of Malakand
Specialization/Research
Dr. Muhammad Sadiq specializes in Physical Chemistry with a focus on Heterogeneous Catalysis. His research investigates catalytic processes and materials, including noble metal catalysts supported on various substrates for organic oxidation reactions.
Research Focus
Based on the research publications and citations, Dr. Muhammad Sadiq’s primary research focus lies in Physical Chemistry and Heterogeneous Catalysis. His extensive contributions include studies on various catalysts such as Pt/ZrO2, Pd/ZrO2, and silica monolith decorated tin oxide nanoparticles for applications in oxidation reactions and photocatalysis. Dr. Sadiq has explored efficient photocatalytic degradation of dyes, liquid-phase oxidation of alcohols, and the development of sustainable heterogeneous catalysts. His work also spans environmental and industrial applications, showcasing his expertise in advancing catalytic processes and materials science, particularly in enhancing reaction kinetics and selectivity under different reaction conditions.
Publications
- Emissions nexus in BRICS-1 countries: a panel CS-ARDL, Publication date: 2023.
- Synthesis and characterization of Mn-Pt/AC nanoparticles and their photocatalytic and antibacterial applications, Publication date: 2022.
- Synthesis and characterization of graphene nanoplates supported silver nanoparticles with enhanced photocatalytic activity, Publication date: 2020.
- Evaluation of Nanomedicine Applications of Silver and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Water Extract of Fresh Turmeric, Publication date: 2023.
- Efficient photodegradation of methyl violet dye using TiO2/Pt and TiO2/Pd photocatalysts, Publication date: 2017.
- Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic application of Pd/ZrO2 and Pt/ZrO2, Publication date: 2018.
- Investigation of the photocatalytic potential enhancement of silica monolith decorated tin oxide nanoparticles through experimental and theoretical studies, Publication date: 2020.
- Efficient photodegradation of methyl violet dye using TiO2/Pt and TiO2/Pd photocatalysts. Appl Water Sci 7: 3841–3848, Publication date: 2017.
- Tuning of activated carbon for solvent‐free oxidation of cyclohexane, Publication date: 2017.
- HKUST-1 supported on zirconium phosphate as an efficient catalyst for solvent free oxidation of cyclohexene: DFT study, Publication date: 2018.
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