Dr. Umar Asim
Brief Bio
Dr. Umar Asim is an accomplished academician, researcher, and chemical engineer currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at University of Southern Punjab. He possesses over 15 years of academic, research, laboratory, and industrial experience in chemistry, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, and environmental remediation.
His research focuses on advanced nanomaterials, microwave-assisted synthesis, adsorption science, wastewater treatment, radionuclide removal, biomass-derived composites, green chemistry, and sustainable environmental technologies. His doctoral research on manganese oxide-based nanoadsorbents for the removal of radioactive and toxic heavy metals from aqueous systems has received international recognition.
Dr. Umar Asim has published in internationally recognized journals including Water Research, Chemosphere, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, New Journal of Chemistry, and Luminescence. His publications have accumulated more than 225 citations and demonstrate significant impact in nanomaterials and environmental chemistry. At USP, he is committed to mentoring young scientists and promoting interdisciplinary research in green chemistry, nanotechnology, and sustainable environmental solutions.
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PhD (Chemistry) |
Bahauddin Zakariya University |
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MSc Engineering (Chemical) |
University of Engineering and Technology Lahore / NFC Faisalabad |
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BSc Engineering (Chemical) |
Bahauddin Zakariya University / NFC Multan |
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Assistant Professor |
University of Southern Punjab, Multan |
2024 – Present |
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Lecturer / Program Coordinator |
University of Southern Punjab, Multan |
2013 – 2024 |
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Senior Instructor |
Premier College of Technology |
2010 – 2013 |
Professional associations
Registered Engineer, Pakistan Engineering Council
Research collaborator with Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology
Research Interests
- Nanomaterials synthesis and characterization
- Environmental Chemistry
- Adsorption and separation science
- Microwave-assisted synthesis
- Heavy metals and radionuclide remediation
- Biomass-derived composites
- Green chemistry and sustainable materials
- Electrochemical energy storage and conversion
- Electrocatalysis and functional nanocomposites
Current Projects
- Biomass-derived metal oxide nanocomposites for wastewater remediation, focusing on efficient removal of heavy metals, radionuclides, dyes, pesticides, and emerging contaminants from aqueous systems.
- Sustainable electrocatalysts for alkaline water splitting, with emphasis on oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen generation using biomass-derived transition metal oxide composites.
- Biomass-derived nanocomposite electrode materials for high-performance supercapacitors, targeting enhanced specific capacitance, cyclic stability, and energy density.
- Advanced electrode materials for rechargeable batteries, including metal oxide/carbon composites for next-generation energy storage systems.
- Low-cost biomass-based porous carbon and hybrid composite materials for multifunctional environmental and electrochemical applications.
Research Impact:
- Publications: 10+
- Citations: 225+
- h-index: 5
- i10-index: 4
- Cumulative Journal Impact Factor: 30+
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Recent trends of MnO₂-derived adsorbents for water treatment: A review |
2020 |
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Morphology controlled facile synthesis of MnO₂ adsorbents for rapid strontium removal |
2021 |
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Microwave-assisted synthesis of MnO₂ nanosorbent for adsorptive removal of Cs(I) and Sr(II) from water solutions |
2022 |
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A novel green synthesis of MnO₂-coal composite for rapid removal of silver and lead from wastewater |
2024 |
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Tuning the pH-sensitive cationic nanopolymers for in vitro release of doxorubicin |
2025 |
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Microwave-assisted green precipitation synthesis of NiO-ZnO-MgO nanocomposite for removal of methylene blue from wastewater |
2025 |
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Ba-Doped BiFeO₃ nanomaterials synthesized via sol-gel auto-combustion |
2025 |
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Design and characterization of pH-receptive chitosan nanocarriers for regulated doxorubicin release |
2026 |
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Removal of arsenic from groundwater using nanoparticle adsorbent |
2015 |
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Cost effective power generation using renewable energy based hybrid system for Chakwal, Pakistan |
2015 |
Teaching & Supervision
Courses:
- Fundamental of Chemistry
- Environmental Impact of Chemical Industries
- Water Treatment Technology
- Electrochemistry
- Research Methodology
- Chemistry of Dyes and Pigments
Supervision:
- MPhil/MS Scholars: Ongoing supervision of research scholars
- BS Final Year Projects: Multiple supervised
Teaching Philosophy
Integrating fundamental chemical sciences with engineering applications, nanotechnology, and sustainable energy solutions to develop competent scientists, innovative researchers, and industry-ready professionals.
Collaborations and Honors
- Research collaboration with Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology
- Collaborative publications with researchers from South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan
Awards & Recognition
- 1st Position in B.Tech (Chemical)
- 3rd Position in BSc Engineering (Chemical)
- Merit Certificates for Academic Excellence
- 225+ citations in international scientific literature
- Published in high-impact international journals
Collaboration
Open to national and international collaborations in wastewater remediation, biomass-derived nanocomposites, adsorption science, supercapacitors, battery materials, electrocatalysis, water splitting, green chemistry, and sustainable environmental technologies.
Contact
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- [email protected]
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- ORCID