National University of Sciences and Technology | Pakistan
Dr. Mudassir Iqbal is a Tenured Professor of Chemistry at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, and is internationally recognized for his contributions to cutting-edge research in chemistry and materials science. His academic journey spans prestigious institutions in Europe and Asia, where he gained expertise in nanomaterials, ligand design, organic synthesis, and quantum dot functionalization. His current research explores biopolymers for biomedical applications, advanced nanomaterials for clean energy, task-specific ionic liquids, environmental remediation, and the development of novel therapeutic agents. Alongside his extensive publication record, he has successfully led major funded projects, trained young scientists, and contributed to the advancement of sustainable technologies. Dr. Iqbal’s work continues to bridge fundamental science with real-world applications, making him a highly respected scholar and innovator in his field.
Featured Publications
“Synthesis and characterization of layered Nb2C MXene/ZnS nanocomposites for highly selective electrochemical sensing of dopamine”
“Highly efficient diglycolamide‐based task‐specific ionic liquids: synthesis, unusual extraction behaviour, irradiation, and fluorescence studies”
“Diglycolamide-functionalized calix [4] arenes showing unusual complexation of actinide ions in room temperature ionic liquids: role of ligand structure, radiolytic stability”
“Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using Cydonia oblong seed extract”
“A highly efficient solvent system containing functionalized diglycolamides and an ionic liquid for americium recovery from radioactive wastes”
“Extraction of Am (III) using novel solvent systems containing a tripodal diglycolamide ligand in room temperature ionic liquids: a ‘green’ approach for radioactive waste processing”
“A novel CMPO-functionalized task specific ionic liquid: synthesis, extraction and spectroscopic investigations of actinide and lanthanide complexes”
“Preorganization of diglycolamides on the calix [4] arene platform and its effect on the extraction of Am (III)/Eu (III)”
“Magnetic phase transition from paramagnetic in Nb2AlC-MAX to superconductivity-like diamagnetic in Nb2C-MXene: an experimental and computational analysis”
“Synthesis and Am/Eu extraction of novel TODGA derivatives”
“6-deoxy-aminocellulose derivatives embedded soft gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogels for improved wound healing applications: In vitro and in vivo studies”
“Plutonium (IV) complexation by diglycolamide ligands—coordination chemistry insight into TODGA-based actinide separations”