Yaseen Iqbal | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Yaseen Iqbal | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Educational Details:

Dr. Yaseen Iqbal holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Materials and Applied Physics from the University of Sheffield, UK (1993-1997), where he completed his thesis on “Early Stage Crystallization in Lithium Silicate-Based Glasses.” He possesses expertise in glass melting, microstructural and phase evolution, crystallization, XRD, EDS, optical microscopy, SEM, and TEM. Prior to this, he earned his M.Sc. in Physics from Gomal University, D.I. Khan, Pakistan (1984-1986), focusing on “Gamma Ray Spectroscopy of Eu152,” with expertise in nuclear physics and quantum mechanics. Dr. Iqbal completed his B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics from the University of Peshawar, Pakistan (1981-1983).

Professional Experience

Dr. Iqbal has over 32 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. He currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Numerical & Physical Sciences at the University of Peshawar (since October 2021) and was previously the Chairman of the Department of Physics (2015-2021). A tenured professor since 2017, he is also the founder and project director of the Materials Research Lab at UOP. His research collaborations have extended internationally, having held postdoctoral positions at the University of Sheffield (1997-2004) and worked as a visiting scientist at Boise State University, USA, and as a visiting academic at Sheffield. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (UK) and holds Chartered Engineer status with the UK Engineering Council, in addition to being a Professional Engineer registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council.

Research Interest

Dr. Iqbal’s research spans materials science, particularly in glass-ceramics, electro-ceramics, and nanomaterials. He has conducted extensive work on phase evolution, crystallization, and microstructural properties of materials, with applications in energy, telecommunication, lasers, and environmental sciences. His projects include the synthesis of novel cover-glass for photovoltaic applications, electro-ceramics for microwave technologies, and rare-earth-doped nanomaterials for live-cell imaging and cancer dosimetry.

Research Contributions

Prof. Iqbal has authored over 140 ISI-indexed journal articles and contributed significantly to material science research through various projects. His key projects include the development of next-generation cover-glass for photovoltaics, electro-ceramics for microwave applications, and nanomaterials for medical and technological applications. He has also played a major role in establishing the Materials Research Laboratory at UOP and contributed to national initiatives, including the development of an engineering university in collaboration with Germany.

Top Notable Publications

Niaz, F., Shah, S. S., Hayat, K., Iqbal, Y., Oyama, M. (2024). “Utilizing rubber plant leaf petioles derived activated carbon for high-performance supercapacitor electrodes.” Industrial Crops and Products, 219, 119161.
Citations: 1

Amir, M., Chaghouri, H. A., Iqbal, Y., Ali, S., Amin, M. (2024). “Enhancement of CO gas sensing with ZnO nanostructures on MWCNTs films.” Ceramics International, 2024, pp. 1–12.
Citations: 0

Ali, H., Uzair, M., Iqbal, Y., Ali, M., Ahmad, W. (2023). “Electrical properties of Barium titanate and graphite incorporated PVA matrix composite (PVA-BaTiO3-G) nanofibers.” Materials Science and Engineering: B, 296, 116655.
Citations: 3

Fayaz, M., Ali, S., Bibi, S., Rooh, G., Kaewkhao, J. (2023). “Luminescence and energy transfer mechanism in Ce3+ and Gd3+ ions in bismuth borate glass.” Ceramics International, 49(15), pp. 24690–24695.
Citations: 5

Rehman, M. U., Manan, A., Ullah, A., Khan, M. A., Muhammad, R. (2023). “Structural, dielectric and complex impedance analysis of Pb-free BaTiO3-Bi(Mg0.5Ce0.5)O3 ceramics.” Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 947, 169575.
Citations: 18

Rehman, M. U., Manan, A., Khan, M. A., Ullah, A., Ahmad, A. S. (2023). “Improved energy storage performance of Bi(Mg0.5Ti0.5)O3 modified Ba0.55Sr0.45TiO3 lead-free ceramics for pulsed power capacitors.” Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 43(6), pp. 2426–2441.
Citations: 16

Uzair, M., Iqbal, Y., Hayat, K., Muhammad, R. (2023). “Sintering behavior, dielectric properties, and impedance spectroscopy of BaTiO3–Li2WO4.” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 34(7), 631.
Citations: 2

Khan, H., Iqbal, Y., Khan, M., Zeng, Y. (2022). “Optical absorption of tri-doped (Mo, Y, N)-TiO2 with first-principle calculations.” Modern Physics Letters B, 36(25), 2250132.
Citations: 0

Li, S., Li, C., Mao, M., Sun, S., Wang, D. (2022). “High Q×f values of Zn-Ni co-modified LiMg0.9Zn0.1-xNixPO4 microwave dielectric ceramics for 5G/6G LTCC modules.” Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 42(13), pp. 5684–5690.
Citations: 45

Jiang, Y., Liu, H., Muhammad, R., Sun, R., Wang, D. (2022). “Broadband and high-efficiency of garnet-typed ceramic dielectric resonator antenna for 5G/6G communication application.” Ceramics International, 48(18), pp. 26922–26927.
Citations: 33

 

Conclusion

Prof. Yaseen Iqbal’s extensive qualifications, international research collaborations, and successful completion of numerous impactful projects make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His contributions to materials science, especially in the development of innovative materials for photovoltaics and electro-ceramics, are highly significant. His leadership in establishing research facilities and mentoring future scholars further solidifies his case for the award