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ad0b82@r.postjobfree.com • https://ue.edu.pk/empprofile.php?id=131 H# 397, Sir Syed block, St # 2. Tariq bin Zyad Colony, Vehari-61100, Punjab, Pakistan PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A period of exertion has turned me into active learner, listener and responsive thinker. My experience as HoD has not only matured my managerial and organizational skills, but also my oral and written communication skills. Through research supervisory duties and project collaborations, I have learned being a creative team builder and player, with sound analytical skills and subject knowledge. My professional growth has taught me an inevitable adaptability lesson to work with or without any external help, even under pressure. While working on Material chemistry for the last few years, I have propagated grip on structure-activity evaluation of materials, material processing techniques, material characterization.

* I have been involved in the following activities while serving as department head and in charge of internal examination: performing administrative tasks, serving on faculty committees dealing with research, budgets, curriculum planning and requirements and staffing.

* As a student counselor in university of education, I have been advising students on course and academic matters and career decision, as well as on research matters through seminars and discussion groups.

* As a researcher, I have been conducting laboratory sessions, doing research in my area of specialization, and directing research programs of graduate students.

* I, being a certified HEC Master Trainer, prepare special lectures and presentations for conferences and consultations.

* Last but not least, as a teacher, I teach 3 - 6 university subjects, along with preparing, administering and grading assigned work

WORK EXPERIENCE

University professor (41200) Sep 2015 – Present University of Education • Vehari

* Teaching: 12 credit hours/semester in morning shift.

* Research: Supervising 10 BS students/semester, 4 MS students/annum, and 1-2 PhDs/batch. Publishing W category International IF research articles 2-5/annum. Running the "Instrumental Lab".

Searching/submitting research proposal for funding.

*Administrative Duties: Working as

Incharge Internal Examination, Coordinator Student Counselling Forum, Convener Transport Committee, and Member Campus Discipline Committee.

Additionally, I have expertise working as:

• Departmental Coordinator, University of Education Lahore (Vehari Campus, 2015-2020)

• Incharge Sports, University of Education Lahore (Vehari Campus, 2016-2019)

• Incharge Student Affairs, University of Education Lahore (Vehari Campus, 2016-2018)

• Advisor Young Researcher Society, University of Education Lahore (Vehari Campus) University professor (41200) Apr 2014 - Aug 2015 COMSATS IIT Abbottabad • Abbottabad My primary job responsibilities encompassed the areas of teaching and research. In addition to that, I was also designated as the Departmental ISO Coordinator and Departmental Seminar Coordinator. I also had coordinated a faculty professional training session at COMSATS Abbottabad. University lecturer Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 Politecnico di Torino • Torino

• Teach one or more university subjects to undergraduate and graduate students

• Prepare and deliver lectures to students and conduct laboratory sessions or discussion groups

• Prepare, administer and grade examinations, laboratory assignments and reports

• Advise students on course and academic matters and career decisions

• Direct research programs of graduate students and advise on research matters

• Conduct research in field of specialization and publish findings in scholarly journals or books 9/29/2023 Resume: Dr. Muhammad Atif - Job Bank

Chemist Aug 2007 - Aug 2009 International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Karachi University

• Analyze, synthesize, purify, modify and characterize chemical or biochemical compounds

• Develop and conduct programs of analysis to ensure quality control of raw materials, chemical intermediates or final products

• Conduct programs of sample and data collection and analysis to identify and quantify environmental toxicants

• Conduct research to develop new chemical formulations and processes and devise new technical applications of industrial chemicals and compounds

• Conduct research to discover, develop, refine and evaluate new products such as those used in nanomedicine, nanoelectronics and other applications of chemistry

• Conduct fundamental and applied research into the synthesis and properties of chemical compounds and the mechanisms of chemical reactions

• Investigate chemical aspects of the mechanisms of drug action, the diagnosis and treatment of disease, organ function and the assessment of health

• Participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects working with chemical engineers, biologists, microbiologists, agronomists, geologists or other professionals Chemist Jun 2005 - Jul 2007 Berger Robbialac Paints • Karachi

• Analyze, synthesize, purify, modify and characterize chemical or biochemical compounds

• Develop and conduct programs of analysis to ensure quality control of raw materials, chemical intermediates or final products

• Conduct research to develop new chemical formulations and processes and devise new technical applications of industrial chemicals and compounds

• Conduct research to discover, develop, refine and evaluate new products such as those used in nanomedicine, nanoelectronics and other applications of chemistry

• Conduct fundamental and applied research into the synthesis and properties of chemical compounds and the mechanisms of chemical reactions

• Act as technical consultant in a particular field of expertise

• Participate in the commercialization of new products

• Supervise other chemists and chemical technicians and technologists. EDUCATION

PhD Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 Politecnico di Torino • Torino, Italy

• The financial support for my doctoral studies was provided through academic scholarships granted by HEC Pakistan.

• I have had the opportunity to contribute to various academic and research projects throughout my career. Specifically, I have gained valuable experience as an international teacher under contract with Politecnico di Torino. I have also been awarded the MIUR fellowship by the Italian Ministry of Research for a short-term research project in China.

• I participated in various workshops, schools and symposia. MS Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 Politecnico di Torino • Torino, Italy

• The financial support for my MS studies was provided through academic scholarships granted by HEC Pakistan.

• I successfully completed my coursework, and achieved commendable grades. 9/29/2023 Resume: Dr. Muhammad Atif - Job Bank

SKILLS

v Academic Skills

• 13 years of teaching experience within and outside Pakistan

• 15 years of administrative experience

v Research Skills

• 17 years of laboratory work experience, in a range of chemistry topics including waste water treatment, waste recycling, composite synthesis, photochemical reactions, organic synthesis, detachable adhesives, soft tissue regeneration, bioactive glasses, Bio-based composites, fertilizers etc.

• 40 publications in renowned, international, W category, impact factor journals Successfully completed 5 research projects from Pakistani and international funders

• Supervised 50+ BS/MSc students and 10 MS students. 2 PhD scholars defended synopsis.

• 2 patents in process of filing.

v Computer Skills

• Completed one-year Postgraduate Diploma (with 86% marks) v Communication Skills

• Trainings

§ “Business Communication Skills”, certificate course, IBA Karachi, Pakistan (21-11-2005 to 22- 12-2005)

§ Faculty Professional Development Program - HEC Master Trainer Program-28 at HEC Pakistan

(27-07-2016 to 08-09-2016)

§ Faculty Development Program for Science Faculty – Workshop organized by HEC (16-10-2017 to 17-10-2017)

§ HEC - BC Capacity Development Program - for Reviewers (21-02- 2023 to 24-02-2023)

• Presentations

§ Faculty Development Workshop-15 at COMSATS IIT Abbottabad (25-08-2014 to 29-08-2014).

§ Induction Training for College Teachers. University of Education D. G. Khan campus (25-06-2016)

§ Faculty Professional Development Program UE Vehari “Critical Thinking in Research” (10-01-2017).

§ Training session for researchers in READC Vehari “Training Master Trainers” (25-01-2017)

§ Training session for researchers in READC Vehari “Communication Skills” (29-11-2017)

§ Training session for researchers in READC Vehari “Interpersonal Skills” (18-12-2017)

§ Training session for researchers in READC Vehari “Interpersonal Skills” (03-01-2020)

§ Training session for researchers in READC Vehari “Communication Skills” (20-11-2020) v Language Skills

• IELTS (British Council)

2009: Academic (L:8, R:8, W:7, S:7 = overall 7.5)

2023: General (L:7, R:6.5, W:6, S:8 = overall 7)

• ELTeach (ETS / National Geographic Learning / Cengage Learning) 2014: 300/300 scores, Band 3+

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

• HEC Approved Master Trainer

• HEC Approved Research Supervisor

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AWARDS AND HONOURS

HEC Fellowship (MS/PhD) 2009

HEC Pakistan fellowship for MS/PhD from Politecnico di Torino, Italy KIST Korea Fellowship (MS/PhD) 2009

*Not availed

MIUR (Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell' Università) Research grant 2012 The Ministry for Education, University and Research has awarded a fellowship for collaborative research between Italy and China. I have been chosen to serve as a representative for the Italian side. Research Project – I 2010

“Surface modification and characterization of carbon black with Mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane; utilization of modified carbon black in UV-cured epoxy composites”. PhD Research. Sponsored by HEC Pakistan.

Research Project – II 2012

“Synthesis and Characterization of bi-functional Acrylate monomer”. Sponsored by Italian research ministry (MIUR).

Research Project – III 2014

Modification & characterization of Carbon fillers for conductive application (SRGP research grant, HEC Pakistan).

Research Project – IV 2015

Surface modification & characterization of Carbon Black with Thiols (CIIT research grant, COMSATS IIT Pakistan).

Research Project – V 2016

“Experimental exploration of novel photo curing method - SMART approach - on thermo- mechanical properties of commercial epoxy composites” NRPU-Project No 6475, HEC Pakistan PUBLICATIONS

• M. Atif, E. Cellasco, M. Giorcelli, A. Tagliaferro and R. Bongiovanni. Modification and characterization of carbon black with mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane. Applied Surface Science (2013) 286: 142–148.

• M. Atif, J. Yang, H. Yang, N. Jun and R. Bongiovanni. Effect of novel UV-curing approach on thermo- mechanical properties of colored epoxy composites in outsized dimensions. Journal of Composite Materials

(2016) 50/22: 3147–3156.

• M. Atif, M. Ramzan A. Karim, I. Ali and R. Bongiovanni. Photochemical thiolation of carbon particles with Mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane. Composite Interfaces (2019) 27: 1–14.

• M. Atif, S. A. Ahmad, A. Ghani, A. Mahmood, R. Bongiovanni. Experimental exploration of SMART photochemical approach for surface modification of CB. Applied Surface Science (2020) 145281.

• M. Atif, M.R. Abdul Karim, Z. Khaliq and R. Bongiovanni. Facile Oxidation Approach to Amend Surface Chemistry of Carbon Particles for Augmented Dispersion in Epoxy Matrix. Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry (2020) 93/2: 305-312.

• M. Atif, A R Kashif, Z Khaliq, A Mahmood, M A Hussain, R Bongiovanni. Electrochemical evaluation of textile industry waste derived carbon particles for UV-cured epoxy composites. Diamond & Related Materials 105 (2020) 107804.

• M. Atif, Q. Farid, S. A. Ahmad, R. A. Karim, A. Hussain, F. Rabbani and R. Bongiovanni. Electrochemical evaluation of human hair derived carbon particles. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology

(2020) 9/5: 051003.

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• M. Atif, M. Naeem, R. A. Karim, F. Ameen, M. W. Mumtaaz. Surface modification and characterization of waste derived carbon particles to reinforce photo-cured shape memory composites. RSC Advances, 2022, 12, 5085-5093

• M. Atif, M. A. Hussain, A. Rani, R. Bongiovanni. Controlled cationic curing of epoxy composites with photochemically modified silanol encapsulated carbon black. Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2022) 139:27, e52241

• M. Atif, Mehmood, R. A., Noor, A. Z., Shaukat, S., Mahmood, S., & Ali, I. (2023). Surface modified walnut shell derived carbon particles for anti-acne skin treatment. Diamond and Related Materials, 110394.

• R. Tang, M. Atif, J. Yang and N. Jun. Preparation of antifog and antibacterial coatings by photo- polymerization. Polymers for Advanced Technologies (2014) 25: 651-56.

• Ahmed, N., Atif, M.*, Ahmed, N., Iftikhar, F., Nauman S., and B. Niaz. Polyurethane Polystyrene based smart interpenetrating network with quick shape recovery through thermal actuation. Polymers and Polymer Composites (2022) 30, 09673911221076847. https://doi.org/10.1177/09673911221076847

• Ali, B., Atif, M., Perviaz, M., Irshad, A., Abdullah, M., and M. A. Mobeen. Catalyst Free Synthesis of Low Thermal Actuated Shape Memory Polyurethanes with Modified BioBased Plasticizers. RSC Advances

(2023) 13, 506 – 515

• Irshad, A., Atif, M., Ghani, A. et al. Experimental evaluation of cobalt adsorption capacity of walnut shell by organic acid activation. Sci Rep 13, 7356(2023) https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-33902-9

• J. Wang, J. Yang, M. Atif, R. Bongiovanni, G. Li, Z. Xue and X. Yang. One- component photoinitiator based on benzophenone and sesamol. Polymers for Advanced Technologies (2018) 29 : 2264-2272.

• Ali, I., Mu, Y., Atif, M., Hussain, H., Li, J., Li, D. & Wang, X. (2021). Separation and anti- inflammatory evaluation of phytochemical constituents from Pleurospermum candollei (Apiaceae) by high- speed counter- current chromatography with continuous sample load. Journal of Separation Science (2021) 44/13:2663-73.

• Hussain, M. A., Choi, E. J., Maqbool, A., Atif, M., Zeb, H., Yeo, J. & Kim, J. W. (2021). An efficient hydration of nitriles with ruthenium-supported heterogeneous catalyst in water under moderate conditions. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (2021) 99:187-195

• Ali, L., Qureshi, T., Hussain, M. A., Atif, M., Sohaib, H. M., & Siddiqi, M. H. Evaluation of kinetic behaviour of refused derived fuel samples by using thermogravimetric analysis. Thermal Science (2022), 198-198.

• M. A. Hussain, M. Irshad, E. Ul-Haq, S. Park, M. Atif, A. S. Hakeem, B. G. Choi and J. W. Kim. Porous Aluminum oxide as an efficient support for Ruthenium-catalyzed aerobic oxidation of alcohols and amines. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. (2019) 58: 230**-*****.

• R. A. Karim, E. U. Haq, A. Hussain, khurram, N. Mehrvi, M. Atif. Experimental evaluation of sustainable geo-polymer mortars developed from loam natural soil. Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering (2020) 19/6: 637–646.

• A. Mumtaz, A. Maalik, A. Zaidi, W. Khan, S. Azhar, N. Fatima, A. Saeed, M. Atif. Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial and phytotoxic screening of 1-Aroyl-3,5-diarylpyrazoline derivatives. Acta Poloniea Pharmaceutica (2015) 72/5 : 937-941.

• N. Engel, I. Ali, A. Adamus, M. Frank, A. Dad, S. Ali, B. Nebe, M. Atif, M. Ismail, P. Langer and V. U. Ahmad. Antitumor evaluation of two selected Pakistani plant extracts on human bone and breast cancer cell lines. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2016) 16:244 DOI:10.1186/s12906-016-1215-9.

• A. Dad, I. Ali, N. Engel, M. Atif, H. Hussain, V. U. Ahmad, P. Langer, A. Al-Harrasi and I. R. Green. The phytochemical investigation and biological activities of Berberis Orthobotrys. International Journal of Phytomedicine 9 (2017) 213-218.

• M. Atif, R. Bongiovanni and J. Yang. Cationically UV-cured epoxy composites. Polymer Reviews (2015) 55 : 90–106.

• M. Atif, I. Afzaal, H. Naseer, M. Abrar and R. Bongiovanni. Surface Modification of Carbon Nanotubes: A Tool to Control Electrochemical Performance. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology (2020) 9/4: 041009.

• M. Atif, Ameen, F., Mahmood, K., & Yousuf, U. F. Qualitative and quantitative impact of filler on 9/29/2023 Resume: Dr. Muhammad Atif - Job Bank

thermomechanical properties of epoxy composites. Polymers for Advanced Technologies (2021) 32(8): 2813-28

• M. Atif, Haider, H. Z., Bongiovanni, R., Fayyaz, M., Razzaq, T., Gul, S. Physisorption and Chemisorption Trends in Surface Modification of Carbon Black. Surfaces and Interfaces (2022): 102080

• Ali, B., Irshad, A., & Atif, M. Biobased photocurable polyurethane composites. Polymers for Advanced Technologies (2023) 34(2), 452-473.

• Marriam, M., Irshad, A., Umer, I., Asghar, M. A., and M. Atif. Vegetable Oils as Bio-Based Precursors for Epoxies. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy (2022) 31: 100935

• Umer Zia, Hira Irum, Zeshan Haider, Faiza Ameen, Maria Abrar, Muhammad Atif*. Biowaste as a Source of Conductive Carbon. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology (2022) 11(2), 021001

• Aslam, A. A., Irshad, A., Nazir, M. S., & Atif, M. (2023). Covalent organic frameworks as adsorbents for organic pollutants. Journal of Cleaner Production, 136737.

• A. A. Aslam, J. Akram, R. A. Mehmood, A. Mubarak, A. Khatoon, U. Akbar, S. A. Ahmad, M. Atif. Boron based bioactive glasses: Properties, processing, characterization and applications. Ceramics International

(2023), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2023.03.164 BOOK CHAPTER

R. Bongiovanni, M. Atif and M. Sangermano. Polymer Nanocomposites with UV Cured Epoxies; in Thermoset Nanocomposites. Vikas Mittal; Wiley-VCH, 2013.

CONFERENCES

• M. Atif, S. A. Jadhav and R. Bongiovanni. Effect of Carbon Black on photo- polymerization of epoxides and modified Carbon Black for nanocomposite materials. International Conference on nanotechnology (ICNANO), 2011, Dehli, India.

• M. Atif and R. Bongiovanni. UV curing of colored epoxy composite materials and kinetic study ofn effect of filler on UV curing process, Macrogiovani 2013, Milan, Italy.

• M. Atif, R. Bongiovanni, and A. Tagliaferro. Conductive black preparation through UV curing, International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials 2013, Riva del Garda, Italy.

• J Yang, M Atif, J Nie, One-component Photoinitiator Based on Benzophenone and Sesamol Used for Free Radical Polymerization, The First International Conference on Polymer Science and Engineering, Nov.11-13 2014, Beijing, China, pp58.

• J Yang, M Atif, J Nie, Synthesis and photopolymerization kinetics of one-component photoinitiator based on thioxanthone and sesamol, International Symposium on Integrated Molecular/Materials Science and Engineering, Nov.1-3 2014, Nanjing, China, pp232.

SYMPOSIA

• Symposium on Pure and Applied Chemistry, UE Vehari Campus (Apr. 17th 2019) Chief Organizer

• Second European Symposium on Photopolymer Sci., Torino, Italy (Sep. 4-7, 2012).

• 11th International Symposium on Natural Products Chemistry, Kharachi, Pakistan. (29th Oct.-1st Nov. 2008). SCHOOLS

• EPF 5th Summer School (Gargnano, Italy); Fundamentals and Developments in Polymer Processing Science and Technology

• Lecture Series on Modern Mass Spectroscopy in ICCBS, Karachi University, by Prof. Dr. David Smith

(University of Nebraska, USA).

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RESEARCH VISITS

• Politecnico di Torino, Italy: MS/PhD fellowship from HEC Pakistan ( Jan.2010- Jan. 2014)

• Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) Beijing, China; Italian Research ministry sponsored Research Visit (Sep.-Nov. 2012).

RESEARCH SUPERVISION

• MS

o Abd Ur Rehman Kashif (MSF1700014; UE Lahore) Session 2017-19. Preparation and Characterization of UV Cured Conductive Epoxy Composites

o Faiza Ameen (MPH-C-18-23; BZU Multan) Session 2018-2020. Effect of Surface Chemistry and Concentration of Carbon Fillers in Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Photo-cured Epoxy Composites. o Gull Rida (MPH-C-18-64; BZU Multan) Session 2018-2020. Comparative Kinetics Study of the Effect of Carbon Fillers Surface Chemistry on Epoxy Photo-Polymerization. o Hira Naseer (MPH-C-18-37; BZU Multan) Session 2018-2020. Use of dopamine coated carbon particles in epoxy composites for super capacitor applications. o Umer Farhan Yousuf (19-UE-08617) Session 2019-21. Preparation and characterization of Epoxy from Waste Industrial Oil using Pd activated charcoal as Catalyst. o Hafiz Zeeshan Haider (19-UO-1261) Session 2019-21. Effect of Recycled Polystyrene Bottles on Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Composites

o Muzamil Munawar (19-UO-1275) Session 2019-21. Utilization of Waste Plastic bags to Reinforce Shape Memory Epoxy Composites.

• BS

o Hira Naseer (140******-**; UE Vehari) Session 2014-2018. Use of Surface Modified Carbon fillers in Electrically Conductive Applications.

o Faiza Ameen (140******-**; UE Vehari) Session 2014-2018. Use of Surface modified Carbon fillers in Thermally Conductive Applications.

o Imran Afzaal (140******-**; UE Vehari) Session 2014-2018. Preparation and characterization of epoxy composites for conductive applications.

o Syeda Tooba Fatima (140******-**; UE Vehari) Session 2014-2018. Preparation of activated carbon from textile industrial waste.

o Umaima Rasheed (140******-**; UE Vehari) Session 2014-2018. Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-based Epoxy Resins.

o Hafiz M. Qamar Farid (150******-**; UE Vehari) Session 2015-2019. Synthesis and characterization of carbon Particle from Human Hair

o Nida Khalid (150******-**; UE Vehari) Session 2015-2019. Conductive Carbon particles synthesis from raw cotton

o Maria Abrar (150******-**; UE Vehari) Session 2015-2019. Synthesis and characterization of Epoxide from Alkenes

o Hamna Afzal (150******-**; UE Vehari) Session 2015-2019. Facile Approach of Graphene Synthesis. o Tayiba Razzaque (BSF-1603416; UE Vehari) Session 2016-2020. Study for the Mechanistic Approach for Cationic Association of Epoxy with Surface Functionalization of Carbon fillers o Naeem (BSF-1603449; UE Vehari) Session 2016-2020. Synthesis and Characterization of Shape- memory Carbon-Epoxy composites

o Sara Gul (BSF-1603643; UE Vehari) Session 2016-2020. Facile Photochemical Approach for surface amination of carbon filler.

o Maria Fayyaz (BSF-1603469; UE Vehari) Session 2016-2020. Synthesis and characterization of Bio- Based Epoxies from Castor oil and Linsed oil.

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o Sofia Bashir (BSF-1603483; UE Vehari) Session 2016-2020. Strategies for the Halogenation of Carbon Black.

o M. Shahbaz (BSF-1603686; UE Vehari) Session 2016-2020. Kinetic modeling for Smart UV curing Approach for epoxy composites.

REFERENCES

• Prof. Roberta Bongiovanni, Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy. email: ad0b82@r.postjobfree.com

• Prof. Marco Sangermano, Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy. email: ad0b82@r.postjobfree.com

• Prof. Jun Nie (MD), College of material science and engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China, email: ad0b82@r.postjobfree.com

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