PhD at The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Congratulations, Mr. Fraz Saeed Butt, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from ScienceFather! 🏆 Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done! 🌟
👨🏫 Mr. Fraz Saeed Butt, an 11/11/2018–Present PhD Researcher at Institute of Materials and Processes, Kings Building, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK. stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the domain of Particle Experiments. Holding a PhD in MOF Material Synthesis and utilization in Environmental Remediation Applications, such as Carbon Capture, Methanation and Waste Dye Removal from The University of Edinburgh, their professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. 📚. 🌐👨🎓
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Areas of Specialization
MOF Material Synthesis and utilization in Environmental Remediation Applications, such as Carbon Capture, Methanation and Waste Dye Removal
Professional Experience
Mr. Fraz Saeed Butt is a dedicated PhD researcher (End Date–12/2023) at the Institute of Materials and Processes, Kings Building, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK. His responsibilities include conducting research, laboratory maintenance, and ensuring health and safety. Additionally, he serves as a tutor, demonstrator, and marker, contributing to courses such as Separation Processes 2, Process Safety, and Environmental Issues in Chemical Engineering.
Academics
Doctorate of Philosophy (End Date–12/2023) Title Nanostructured Metal-Organic Frameworks with Exceptional Thermal and Hydrothermal Stability: Synthesis, Characterisation and Applications in Environmental Remediation. Organisation Institute of Materials and Processes, School of Engineering, Kings Building, The University of Edinburgh (UoE), Edinburgh, UK.
Technical Proficiency
Doctorate of Philosophy (End Date–12/2023) Equipment Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Gas Adsorption-Desorption Isotherm Analyser, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), UV-Vis Spectrometer, Solvent Contact Angle (CA) Analyser, Bright-Field (BF) Microscopy, Water Contact Angle (WCA), Total Organic Carbon (TOC) and UltraSonication Bath. Softwares Oil Content Analyser (Ossila), Avogadro, Adsorption-Desorption Isotherm Analyser (ASiQwin), UV-Vis Spectrometer (Ossila), ImageJ.
Training and Certifications
08/2020–01/2021 AFHEA Associate Fellowship (for Teaching and Learning Support in Higher Education) (Kings Buildings, UoE, Edinburgh, UK). 03/07/2019 Basic Course in Radiation Protection in Research and Teaching with Application Module B – X-ray Analysis (Health and Safety Department, Radiation Protection Unit, Kings Buildings, UoE, Edinburgh, UK)
Awards and Achievements
27/05/2022 Nominated for the Teaching Award in the Category of Student Tutor of the Year (Kings Buildings, UoE, Edinburgh, UK). 01/11/2018 – 30/10/2022 PhD Scholarship Top-up awarded by the School of Engineering, Kings Buildings, University of Edinburgh, UK.
Peer Reviewer & Academic Engagements
- Citations: 64 (All), 64 (Since 2018)
- h-index: 5 (All), 5 (Since 2018)
- i10-index: 2 (All), 2 (Since 2018)
Publications (TOP NOTED)
Published in 2023 – ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces (IF: 10.38): Title: Highly-Controlled Soft-Templating Synthesis of Hollow ZIF-8 Nanospheres for Selective CO2 Separation and Storage. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06502
Published in 2023 – Materials Today Chemistry (IF: 7.61): Title: ZIF-8 with Exceptional Thermal Stability: Role of Organic Cosolvents in Phase Control and Structure Stabilization. DOI: 10.1016/j.mtchem.2023.101804
Published in 2023 – Materials Today Advances (IF: 10): Title: Superhydrophobic ZIF-67 with Exceptional Hydrostability. DOI: 10.1016/j.mtadv.2023.100448
Published in 2023 – Results in Engineering (IF: 4.06): Title: Crystallization and Phase Selection of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks in Aqueous Cosolvent Systems: The Role and Impacts of Organic Solvents. DOI: 10.1016/j.rineng.2022.100751
Published in 2022 – Membranes (IF: 4.562): Title: A Review on Lithium Harvesting From Most Abundant Primary and Secondary Sources: A Comparative Study on Conventional and Membrane Technologies. DOI: 10.3390/membranes12040373 Accepted in 2023 –
Chemical Engineering Journal Advances (IF: 6.15): Title: Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 Nanosheet Assemblies for High-Efficiency Small Molecule Adsorption.
Published in 2022 – ACS Applied Nano Materials (IF: 6.14): Title: Growth of Nanostructured Antibacterial Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework Coatings on Porous Surfaces. DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.2c03278
Published in 2022 – Molecular Catalysis (IF: 5.09): Title: Efficient Production of Linear Alkylbenzene by Liquid Alkylation Between Benzene and 1-Dodecene over MWW Zeolites. DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2022.112642
Published in 2022 – Membranes (IF: 4.562): Title: The Growth of Metal–Organic Frameworks in the Presence of Graphene Oxide: A Mini Review. DOI: 10.3390/membranes12050501
Published in 2021 – Nanoscale (IF: 8.307): Title: Facile Fabrication of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework Hollow Fibre Membranes Via a Novel Scalable Continuous Fluid Circulation Process. DOI: 10.1039/D1NR03112K
Published in 2021 – Chemical Engineering Journal (IF: 16.74): Title: Ultra-Permeable Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks-Intercalated Graphene Oxide Membranes for Unprecedented Ultrafast Molecular Separation. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2021.129507 Submitted in 2023 – Angewandte Chemie (IF: 16.60): Title: Interfacial Synthesis of New Water-Resistant Self-Scrolling Metal-Organic Monoacid Framework Sheets.