The Nanosciences and Technology Department (NS&TD) was established at NCP in the year 2006. Dr. Syed Tajammul Hussain was appointed as the first Project Director of NS&TD. After his sad demise in July 2013, Dr. Sara Qaisar took charge as the new Director General. She remained DG NS&TD for the period of 10 years. After her retirement in February 2023, Dr. Muhammed Shuaib took over the charge of NS&TD as Director General.
It is the most productive department of NCP in terms of research publications in ISI listed journals of international repute and registered patents in the field of Nanosciences & Technology.
Mandate
- Innovative research in the field of nanoscience, keeping in view the national interest for technological developments in relevant areas.
- Providing stat-of-the art material characterization facility nationwide to academia, R&D organizations and Industry.
- Facilitate Academia in their R&D activities by hosting PhD/MS/BS research students.
- Hold Workshops/Seminars to acquire new ideas and to enhance collaboration among its participants at national as well international level.
- To provide consultancy services to Industry on as and when required basis.
Future Research Plans
- Ingenious development of MXene materials
- Ingenious development of Quantum dots
- High temperature nanomaterials (SiC, SiN, B4C)
- Carbon nano-diamonds reinforced composites
- Mesoporous materials for drug delivery
- Graphene based photovoltaics
- Synthesis of nanoparticles by microwave digestion
- Radar absorbing materials
Research areas
- Energy Storage Devices (Supercapacitor/Batteries)
- Nanocomposites
- Carbon materials
- Environmental
- Smart materials
- Biofuels
- Nano-bio materials
Dr. Mohammad Shuaib
DG NS&TD
Phone: +92(51)2077308