Dr.Maria Mehboob

Highly motivated and accomplished physicist with a PhD in Physics, specialization in in nanotechnology and 2D materials. Proven expertise in synthesizing, characterizing, and applying 2D materials for energy-related applications, particularly in photocatalysis and photo-electro catalytic water splitting. Skilled in 2D material synthesis e.g. MoS2, Graphene via hydrothermal, Tour, coprecipitation method for binary and ternary nanocomposite. Material characterization using techniques like SEM, XRD, TEM, FTIR, UV-VIS, and Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy. Strong understanding of material properties and behavior at the nanoscale. With a strong background and research experience, I possess excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Throughout my academic journey, I have collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and published in reputable scientific journals. My ultimate goal is to contribute to the development of sustainable and efficient energy solutions, leveraging my expertise in photocatalysis to address global challenges in energy and environmental sustainability. Currently, I am looking for a suitable post-doctoral, academic or industrial position where I can fully exploit my potential to add worth to my team and the organization.

• Mehboob, M., Haider, R. S., & Leghari, S. A. K. (2022). Competent Two Dimensional Charge Transfer Kinetics Via Single Layered Molybdenum Sulphide with Nitrogen Doped Graphene Oxide for Water Treatment. Journal of Cluster Science, 1-12. IF (3.447)
• Maria Mehboob ,Haider, R. S., & Leghari, S. A. K. “Bi-functional role of high charge mobility with 2D/2D interactions for effective PEC and visible photo catalysis in NiO/MoS2 nanocomposite ” New journal of chemistry I.F (3.925)
• Yousaf, Z., Sajjad, S., Leghari, S. A. K., Mehboob, M., Kanwal, A., & Uzair, B. (2020). Interfacial charge transfer via 2D-NiO and 2D-graphene nanosheets combination for significant visible photocatalysis. Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 291, 121606. IF (3.498)
• Jamila, G. S., Sajjad, S., Leghari, S. A. K., Mehboob, M., & Flox, C. (2022). Enhanced electron transport by Fe2O3 on NCQDs–MgO nanostructure for solar photocatalysis and electrocatalytic water splitting. Applied Nanoscience, 1-13. IF(4.288)
• Noor, S., Haider, R. S., Noor, S., Sajjad, S., Leghari, S. A. K., Mehboob, M., & Long, M. (2022). Role of conductive channels via CQDs on NiO/g-C3N4 Z-scheme composite as a bi-functional photocatalyst. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. F (7.139)
• Participant: 4th conference on Frontiers of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology is being organized at PINSTECH, Islamabad on December 12-13, 2017.
• Participant: 1st symposium on Advanced Energy Materials (AEM-2019), scheduled on 27-28 August, 2019 at Chemistry Division, PINSTECH, Islamabad. Title “Exploring Advancements in Energy Materials and Renewable Energy Technologies for Green Future of Pakistan.
• Participant: Symposium on Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies; Batteries, Solar Cells and Fuel Cells, 15-17 October, 2024 at Chemistry Division, PINSTECH, Islamabad.

• X-rays Diffraction Spectroscopy (XRD)
• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
• Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDX)
• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
• UV-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis)
• Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS)
• Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
• Cyclic Voltammetry (CV)

• Water Splitting
• Hydrogen Production
• CO2 Reduction
• Organic Pollutant Degradation
• Solar Fuel Generation
• Energy Storage