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Amna Iqbal

@amnaiqbal

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PhD analytical chemist specializing in photocatalysis, nanomaterials, and environmental remediation.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I seek R&D or laboratory roles in environmental or analytical chemistry where I can apply photocatalysis and nanomaterials expertise, collaborate interdisciplinary, and advance sustainable remediation solutions.

I am a PhD-trained analytical chemist with deep expertise in heterogeneous photocatalysis, nanomaterial synthesis, and reactor design for environmental remediation. I combine green synthesis methods with advanced material characterization to develop eco-friendly solutions for pollutant degradation.

My research training includes a visiting scholarship at Arizona State University where I advanced skills in photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, photoelectrocatalysis, and electrochemical measurements. I have led R&D projects on pesticide degradation and wastewater purification and contributed to multidisciplinary teams focused on sustainable water treatment.

In laboratory roles I operate and maintain instruments such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, SEM, FESEM, EDX, TGA-DTA and ultracentrifuge, and I develop reproducible protocols for complex environmental and biological matrices. I have supervised undergraduate and masters students and contributed to manuscript preparation and grant-supported research initiatives.

I am results-driven, collaborative, and experienced in both academic and applied laboratory settings, with peer-reviewed publications and international scholarship recognitions that demonstrate sustained contributions to environmental analytical chemistry and nanomaterials research.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Analytical Chemist

Current

Al-Haiwan Group

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Conduct R&D and laboratory analysis on animal reproduction samples, performing sample preparation, operating HPLC, GC, FTIR and SEM, and developing protocols to ensure accurate biomarker and contaminant quantification.

GCS FTIR SEM Method Development Quantitative Analysis

Graduate Research Assistant

Government College University Faisalabad

Jan 2016 - Dec 2023 (7 years 11 months)

Led synthesis and characterization of green-synthesized metal oxide nanoparticles and applied them to pesticide degradation and wastewater purification, supervising students and contributing to experimental design and publications.

Green Synthesis Photocatalysis Edx UV Vis Experimental Design

Visiting Research Scholar

Arizona State University

Apr 2019 - Oct 2019 (6 months)

Trained in photocatalysis, electrocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis for water treatment, prepared photo-/electro-active electrodes and performed electrochemical measurements to study pesticide degradation kinetics.

Photocatalysis Electrocatalysis Chronoamperometry Cyclic Voltammetry Reactor Design

Chemistry Lecturer

Chenab College Jhang

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)

Delivered undergraduate chemistry courses, conducted laboratory instruction, implemented safety protocols, and received a Deputy Commissioner’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching.

Teaching Lab Instruction Student supervision Communication

Chemistry Lecturer

Punjab Group of Colleges

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)

Provided chemistry instruction and laboratory guidance to college students, supporting coursework and practical experiments.

Teaching Laboratory Support Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Government College University Faisalabad

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

2016 - 2023

Grade: 3.63 / 4.00

Activities and societies: Research assistantship, nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, supervised students, manuscript preparation.

Ph.D. research on green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles and photocatalytic degradation of pesticides with applications in environmental remediation.