Dr. Muhammad Imran Hassan
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
Area of Interest: Nanomaterials, Functional Polymers, Conducting Polymers, Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene based Composites, Flexible sensors, Fire Retardant Composites.
Tel # (Off): 111-001-007   (867)
HEC approved PhD Supervisor

Working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at COMSATS University, Lahore, Pakistan. Ph.D in Chemical Engineering from Hanyang University South Korea with a specialization in Advanced nanomaterials. Gained hands-on experience with different characterization and fabrication techniques for nanomaterials and nanocomposites throughout  research career. Published several international research articles, book chapters, and books in the research field.
Established and also Incharge of Fabrication Lab in COMSATS Lahore Campus.

#Research Expertise#

*Conducting Polymers
*Polymer Nanocomposites (Synthesis and Characterization)
*Metal nanoparticles (Synthesis and characterization)
*Carbon-Based Fillers (CNT, GN, Graphene Oxide) Synthesis and Characterization
*Functional Nanomaterials
*Nanocomposite Materials for sensor (Pressure/Gas) Applications
*Nanocomposites for Solar Energy Applications
*Biodegradable Polymer Nanocomposites
*Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding Applications.
*Semiconducting Nanocomposites
*Fire Retardant Nanocomposites

 Currently supervising and co-supervising several MS and Ph.D students on the topics mentioned above.

Lab Website

Publications:

Books:
1. Syed Muhammad Imran, Hee Taik Kim (2017), "Ag-nanoparticles/PANI Nanocomposites for Electronic Applications: Synthesis, Fabrication, and Characterization", edited by: vrasneanu, published by: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing , pp: 60, Standard: 978-6134909105    (External URL)
Journal Papers:
1. M. S Iqbal, Z. B. Yao, Y. Ruan, Ramsha Iftikhar, L. Hao, A. W. Robertson, Syed Muhammad Imran & Zhen-Yu Sun (2023), "Single-atom catalysts for electrochemical N2 reduction to NH3", Rare Metals, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-022-02215-7    (External URL)
2. Muhammad Saqlain Iqbal, M. Shahid Nazir,Zulfiqar Ali, Ramsha Iftikhar, Manwar Hussain & Syed Muhammad Imran* (2022), "Reduced graphene oxide coated poly-methyl methacrylate beads based thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites for gas sensing applications", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/25740881.2022.2150864    (External URL)
3. Hassan Iftekhar, Muhammad Umair, Syed Talha Ali Hamdani, Syed Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Shahid Nazir &Zulfiqar Ali (2022), "EFFECT OF HYBRID WEAVE PATTERNS ON THE MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF WOVEN FABRICS", Journal of Natural Fibers    (External URL)
4. Faryal, Sidra Zafar, Muhammad Nazir, M. Shahid Ali, Zulfiqar Hussain, Manwar, Syed Muhammad Imran* (2022), "THE SYNERGIC EFFECT OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY FLAME RETARDANTS ON THE IMPROVEMENT IN THE FLAME RETARDANT AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE NANOCOMPOSITES", Applied Sciences, pp: 10866, Vol: 12, Issue: 21, DOI: 10.3390/app122110866     (External URL)
5. M. Salman Haider, Godlisten Shao, Ayyaz Ahmad, S. Muhammad Imran, Nadir Abbas, Ghulam Abbasb, Manwar Hussain, Hee Taik Kim (2019), "Facile, single-pot preparation of nanoporous SiO2 particles (carrier) with AgNPs at core and crust for controlled disinfectant release", Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, pp: 828-835, Vol: 23, Issue: 7, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jscs.2019.02.005, Impact Factor: 3.932    (External URL)
6. Hussain, Manwar; Imran, Syed Muhammad; Choa, Yong Ho (2019), "Fabrication of Pressure-Sensitive Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes-Poly(methyl methacrylate) Nanocomposites for Pressure-Sensing Applications", Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, pp: 1315-1322, Vol: 19, Issue: 3, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2019.16155, Impact Factor: 1.134    (External URL)
7. Syed Muhammad Imran, Yoong Ahm Kim, Yong-Ho Choa, Manwar Hussain, Kap Seung Yang (2019), "Pressure-sensitive polymer nanocomposites: Carbon nanofiber-reinforced MWCNT-coated PMMA microbeads", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materia, pp: 1793-1801, Vol: 58, Issue: 16, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/25740881.2019.1576198, Impact Factor: 2.63    (External URL)
8. Xuan Tin Tran, Sung Soo Park, Sinae Song, Muhammad Salman Haider, Syed Muhammad Imran, Manwar Hussain & Hee Taik Kim (2018), "Electroconductive performance of polypyrrole/reduced graphene oxide/carbon nanotube composites synthesized via in situ oxidative polymerization", Journal of Materials Science, pp: 3156–317, Vol: 54, DOI: /doi.org/10.1007/s10853-018-3043-4, Impact Factor: 4.22    (External URL)
9. Amin, Md Ruhul Al-Harthi, Mamdouh Ahmed Imran, S. M. Hussain, Manwar (2018), "Effect of Nanoparticles on Mechanical and Flame-retardant Properties of Polyether-Block-Polyamide Polymer Nanocomposites", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, pp: 38-45, Vol: 57, Issue: 1, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03602559.2017.1300814, Impact Factor: 3.267    (External URL)
10. Syed Muhammad Imran, Ali Salman, Godlisten N Shao, M Salman Haider, Nadir Abbas, SungSoo Park, Manwar Hussain, Hee Taik Kim (2018), "Study of the electroconductive properties of conductive polymers-graphene/graphene oxide nanocomposites synthesized via in situ emulsion polymerization", Polymer Composite, pp: 2142-2150, Vol: 39, Issue: 6, Standard: 1548-0569, Impact Factor: 2.268   
11. Syed Muhammad Imran, Godlisten N Shao, M Salman Haider, Nadir Abbas, Manwar Hussain, Hee Taik Kim (2015), "Electroconductive performance of polypyrrole/graphene nanocomposites synthesized through in situ emulsion polymerization", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol: 132, Issue: 15    (External URL)
12. Godlisten N. Shao, S.M. Imran, Sun Jeong Jeon, Marion Engole, Nadir Abbas, M. Salman Haider, Shin Jae Kang, Hee Taik Kim (2014), "Sol–gel synthesis of photoactive zirconia–titania from metal salts and investigation of their photocatalytic properties in the photodegradation of methylene blue", Powder Technology    (External URL)
13. Syed Muhammad Imran, YouNa Kim, Godlisten N. Shao, Manwar Hussain, Yong-ho Choa, Hee Taik Kim (2013), "Enhancement of electroconductivity of polyaniline/graphene oxide nanocomposites through in situ emulsion polymerization", Journal of Materials Science, Impact Factor: 2.1    (External URL)
14. Godlisten N. Shao, b, Yuna Kim, S.M. Imran, Sun Jeong Jeon, Pradip B. Sarawade, Askwar Hilonga, Jong-Kil Kimd, Hee Taik Kim (2013), "Enhancement of porosity of sodium silicate and titanium oxychloride based TiO2–SiO2 systems synthesized by sol–gel process and their photocatalytic activity", Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, Vol: 179    (External URL)
15. You Na Kim , Godlisten N. Shao, Sung Jeong Jeon, S.M Imran, Pradip B. Sarawade, Hee Taik Kim (2013), "Sol-gel synthesis of sodium silicate and titanium oxychloride based TiO2-SiO2 aerogels and their photocatalytic property under UV irradiation", Chemical Engineering Journal    (External URL)
16. Syed Abdul Moiz,Syed Muhammad Imran, Sang Min Kim, Ahmed Muhammad Nahhas,Hee Taik Kim (2012), "Effect of Isopropyl Alcohol for Bimodal dispersion of silver nanoparticles inside polyaniline emeraldine base thin film.", Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials-Rapid Communications, pp: 1113-1117, Vol: 6, Issue: 11-12, Standard: 1842-6573    (External URL)
Conference Papers:
1. Moiz, S.A. Imran, S.M.; Kim, S.M.; Um, H.-D.; Jee, S.-W.; Malik, A.S.; Kim, H.T.; Lee, J.-H. (2012) "Bimodal dispersion of silver nanoparticles for conducting polymer", Intelligent and Advanced Systems (ICIAS), 2012 4th International Conference    (External URL)
2. Moiz, S.A.Imran, S.M.; Nahhas, A.M.; Rehman, F.; Ahmed, M.M.; Kim, H.-T.; Lee, J.-H. (2012) "Polaron hopping mechanism of conducting polymer", Emerging Technologies (ICET), 2012 International Conference     (External URL)
3. Imran, S.M. Moiz, S.A.; Ahmed, M.M.; Jung-Hoo Lee; Hee-Taik Kim (2009) "Structural characterization of the silver-polyaniline nanocomposite for electronic devices", Multitopic Conference, 2009. INMIC 2009. IEEE 13th International    (External URL)

Qualification

Post doctorate
Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea, South Korea
May 2017 to Aug 2018
   
PhD
Hanyang University, South Korea
Feb 2012 to Feb 2016
   
MS Chemical Engineering
Hanyang University, South Korea
Feb 2008 to Feb 2010
   
BS Chemical Engineering
NFC-Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan
Jan 2002 to Sep 2006
   

Experience

Post Doctorate
Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
May 2017 to Aug 2018
   
Chemical Engineer
Packages Ltd
Feb 2007 to Jan 2008
   
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