Summary
Dr. Fayaz Ali, an accomplished chemist with a Ph.D. in advanced material research, specializes in nanotechnology, polymer composites, and sustainable solutions like wastewater treatment and hydrogen production. With high-impact publications and global postdoctoral experience, he excels in synthesis, drug design, and teaching, driving innovation and mentoring the next generation of scientists. Key area of his research is Material Synthesis, Nanocomposite preparation, Water Splitting, Drug Delivery, Wastewater Treatment, and Energy Storage.
Academic Background
PhD
(Physical Chemistry) King Abdul Aziz University
January 01, 2015 - January 31, 2018
Honours and Awards
Publications
Eco-friendly nanocatalysts: chitosan-cellulose supported metallic nanoparticles for wastewater remediation and hydrogen synthesis
May 18, 2026
Cellulose - Pages 14
Cobalt Catalyzed and UV Activated Peroxymonosulfate for Acetaminophen Degradation: Kinetics, Mechanism, and Toxicity
February 07, 2026
International Journal of Chemical Engineering - Volume:2026, Issue:1, Article ID 8004405, 14 pages
A novel anticancer natural product SP09 selectively targets KRAS-mutant NSCLC through LKB1/AMPK/mTOR modulation: implications for novel therapeutic development
November 05, 2025
Anticancer Drugs - Volume: 37(2), Pages:137-145, Pages:9
“Cost-effective chitosan-coated cellulosic supports, functionalized with zerovalent nanoparticles for sustainable hydrogen generation"
September 01, 2025
Materials Chemistry and Physics - Volume 341, Article Number 130890
Band Gap Engineering of Binary and Cobalt-Doped PbS Thin Films Integrated by SILAR Method for Optoelectronic Potentials
December 02, 2024
Microscopy Research and Technique - Pages 1-8
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy in Clinical Trials
May 01, 2023
Frontiers In Boron-based Medicinal Chemistry - Chapter 2, Pages 35-62
Boron compounds for catalytic applications
September 26, 2022
Advances in Catalysis - Volume 71, Chapter 4, Pages 169-199
Boron materials for energy applications
March 25, 2022
Fundamentals and Applications of Boron Chemistry - Chapter 4, Pages 203-289
Emerging Fabrication Strategies of Hydrogels and Its Applications
March 24, 2022
Gels - Volume 8, Issue 4, Article Number 205
Synthesis and coordination properties of a water-soluble material by cross-linking low molecular weight polyethyleneimine with armed cyclotriveratrilene
November 26, 2021
Polymers - Volume:13, Issue:23, Article Number 4133
Recent progress in the development of potential drugs against SARS-CoV-2
September 17, 2021
Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery - Volume 2, Article Number 100057
Eggshell membranes coated chitosan decorated with metal nanoparticles for the catalytic reduction of organic contaminates
May 01, 2021
Carbohydrate Polymers - Volume:259, Article Number 117681
Boron Chemistry for Medical Applications
February 13, 2020
Molecules - Volume 25, Issue 4, Article Number 828
Metal nanoparticles supported on polyacrylamide water beads as catalyst for efficient generation of H2 from NaBH4 methanolysis
January 13, 2020
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy - Volume:45, Issue:3, Page:1532-1540
Lignocellulosic biomass supported metal nanoparticles for the catalytic reduction of organic pollutants
January 01, 2020
Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Volume:27, Issue:1, Page:823-836
Chitosan-coated polyurethane sponge supported metal nanoparticles for catalytic reduction of organic pollutants
July 01, 2019
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - Volume:132, Page:772-783
Copper nanoparticles embedded chitosan for efficient detection and reduction of nitroaniline
June 15, 2019
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - Volume:131, Page:666-675
Chitosan nanocomposite fibers supported copper nanoparticles based perceptive sensor and active catalyst for nitrophenol in real water
March 01, 2019
Carbohydrate Polymers - Volume:207, Page:650-662
Chitosan coated cellulose cotton fibers as catalyst for the H2 production from NaBH4 methanolysis
February 08, 2019
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy - Volume:44, Issue:8, Page:4143-4155
Ion exchange materials and their applications
August 07, 2018
Development and Prospective Applications of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology - Chapter 5, Pages 192-218
Synthesis and characterization of metal nanoparticles templated chitosan-SiO2 catalyst for the reduction of nitrophenols and dyes
July 15, 2018
Carbohydrate Polymers - Volume:192, Page:217-230
Carbamazepine degradation by UV and UV-assisted AOPs: Kinetics, mechanism and toxicity investigations
July 01, 2018
Process Safety and Environmental Protection - Volume:117, Page:307-314
Removal of Acid Yellow 17 Dye by Fenton Oxidation Process
May 24, 2018
Zeitschrift fur Physikalische Chemie - Volume:232, Issue:4, Page:507-525
Chitosan-titanium oxide fibers supported zero-valent nanoparticles: Highly efficient and easily retrievable catalyst for the removal of organic pollutants
April 19, 2018
Scientific Reports - Volume:8, Issue:1, Article Number: 6260
Enhanced H2 generation from NaBH4 hydrolysis and methanolysis by cellulose micro-fibrous cottons as metal templated catalyst
March 29, 2018
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy - Volume:43, Issue:13, Page:6539-6550
Chitosan coated cotton cloth supported zero-valent nanoparticles: Simple but economically viable, efficient and easily retrievable catalysts
December 05, 2017
Scientific Reports - Volume:7, Issue:1, Article Number: 16957
Bactericidal and catalytic performance of green nanocomposite based-on chitosan/carbon black fiber supported monometallic and bimetallic nanoparticles
December 01, 2017
Chemosphere - Volume:188, Page:588-598
Anti-bacterial chitosan/zinc phthalocyanine fibers supported metallic and bimetallic nanoparticles for the removal of organic pollutants
October 01, 2017
Carbohydrate Polymers - Volume:173, Page:676-689
CuO embedded chitosan spheres as antibacterial adsorbent for dyes
July 01, 2016
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - Volume:88, Page:113-119
Conferences
Assistant Professor/HoD
Gomal University Sub-Campus
April 16, 2022 - January 08, 2025
Lecturer
Govt. Degree College Toru
November 01, 2021 - April 15, 2022
Postdoctoral Fellow
Macau University of Science and Technology
May 01, 2019 - May 31, 2021
Assistant Professor
Abbottabad University of Science and Technology
October 01, 2018 - October 30, 2019