Highly accomplished Ph.D. candidate and Visiting Lecturer with extensive experience in materials science and electrochemistry, specializing in environmental decontamination and energy applications. Proven expertise in advanced spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques, coupled with a strong publication record, contributing significantly to cutting-edge research. Adept at lab management, data analysis, and delivering impactful physics education, poised to drive innovation in academic or industrial R&D.
Research Assistant (Ph.D.)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Summary
Conducted advanced electrochemical research under the HEC NRPU Project, focusing on novel materials for energy and environmental applications.
Highlights
Operated and optimized Electrochemical Workstation for precise analysis of material properties, contributing to multiple research publications on energy conversion.
Investigated Hydrogen Evolution Reactions (HER) and Oxygen Evolution Reactions (OER), developing efficient catalysts for sustainable energy generation.
Designed and utilized 2-Electrode Electrolytic cells to evaluate material performance, advancing understanding of electrochemical processes.
Performed extensive Electrochemical Surface Area (ECSA) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) analysis, providing critical data for material characterization and optimization.
Contributed to the successful completion of the HEC NRPU Project by consistently delivering high-quality experimental results and analytical insights.
Visiting Lecturer
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Summary
Delivered comprehensive instruction in core physics subjects, fostering student engagement and academic success at the university level.
Highlights
Delivered engaging lectures and practical sessions across 11 diverse physics courses, including Mechanics, Modern Physics, Thermodynamics, Nuclear Physics, and Applied Physics, to undergraduate students.
Designed and implemented hands-on laboratory exercises for Modern Physics Lab, Applied Physics Lab, and Engineering Physics Lab, enhancing students' practical skills and experimental understanding.
Fostered an interactive learning environment, providing mentorship and academic support that contributed to improved student comprehension of complex physical concepts.
Developed and updated course materials to align with current advancements in physics, ensuring students received relevant and up-to-date knowledge.
Evaluated student performance through assignments, quizzes, and exams, providing constructive feedback to guide academic progress.
Research Assistant (M.Phil./Ph.D.)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Summary
Executed comprehensive materials characterization and synthesis under the HEC NRPU Project, supporting research in advanced functional materials.
Highlights
Conducted X-ray Diffraction (XRD) data analysis to determine material crystal structures and phases, supporting the development of novel composites.
Prepared samples and acquired high-resolution images using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), revealing critical morphological insights for material optimization.
Utilized Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy and UV-Visible Spectroscopy for chemical bonding and optical property analysis, validating material synthesis outcomes.
Operated Electrochemical Workstation to assess electrochemical performance of materials, contributing to the characterization phase of multiple research projects.
Collaborated effectively within a research team to achieve project milestones, resulting in the successful characterization of various functional materials.
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Ph.D.
Physics
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M.Phil.
Applied Physics
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Bachelors (Hons)
Physics
Grade: CGPA-3.14
Awarded By
University of the Punjab
Recognized for academic excellence and outstanding performance during Bachelor's studies.
Summary
Khan, M. D., Fareed, I., Farooq, M. ul H., Firdous, M., Maqsood, T., Tahir, M., & Butt, F. K. (2026). 2D Material-Based Flexible Displays. Unravelling the Power of 2D Materials, 91–107.
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Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing
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Ali, Zulfiqar, Iqra Fareed, Aroosha Saif, Muhammad Danish Khan, Hajira Rehman, Areej Zubair, Hafiza Sadia Anam, and Faisal Nawaz. "Harnessing Z-scheme charge transfer in SnS/ZnWO4 hybrid for efficient methylene blue photodegradation." Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 190 (2025): 109338.
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Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing
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Zubair, Areej, Faisal Nawaz, Iqra Fareed, Muhammad Danish Khan, Zulfiqar Ali, Mariam Nawaz, Hafiza Sadia Anam, Muhammad Tahir, and Faheem K. Butt. "Novel CoVO/WxOy composites for methylene blue photodegradation and electrocatalytic applications." Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 186 (2025): 109104.
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Journal of Alloys and Compounds
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Baig, Sitara, Iqra Fareed, Zulfiqar Ali, Muhammad Danish Khan, Sovela Baig, Hafiza Sadia Anam, Areej Zubair, Muhammad Tahir, and Faheem K. Butt. "Engineering CoS2/ZnWO4 Z-Scheme Heterojunction for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity and Electrochemical Biosensing Capability." Journal of Alloys and Compounds (2025): 182166.
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Diamond and Related Materials
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Khan, Muhammad Danish, M. ul Hassan Farooq, Iqra Fareed, Muhammad Farooq Khan, Zia Ur Rehman, Umaira Ayoub, Anwaar Ahmed, and Faheem K. Butt. "Novel N-doped ZnO and O-doped g-C3N4 heterojunction: Enhanced photocatalytic degradation and robust electrochemical biosensing of ascorbic acid." Diamond and Related Materials 151 (2025): 111752.
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Carbon Letters
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Fareed, Iqra, Masood ul Hassan Farooq, Muhammad Danish Khan, Muhammad Farooq Khan, Mashal Firdous, Zeeshan Asghar, Yahya Sandali, Muhammad Tahir, and Faheem K. Butt. "A comparative study of oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions in alkaline, acidic and neutral media using SnS2/C catalyst." Carbon Letters (2025): 1-14.
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MRS Advances
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Ali, Zulfiqar, Mamoona Saif, Faisal Nawaz, Iqra Fareed, Muhammad Danish Khan, Aroosha Saif, and Masood ul Hassan Farooq. "Exploring the catalytic potential of MnO for photodegradation of organic dyes." MRS Advances (2025): 1-7.
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Ionics
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Khan, Muhammad Danish, Areej Zubair, Masood ul Hassan Farooq, Imran Aslam, Hafıza Sadia Anam, Iqra Fareed, Ahmad Ali, and Faheem K. Butt. "Novel Co12V8O32/ZnO composite for efficient photodegradation of methylene blue under visible light irradiation." Ionics (2025): 1-15.
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Journal of Electronic Materials
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Maqsood, Tahmina, Muhammad Danish Khan, Iqra Fareed, Rashid Ahmed, Zulfiqar Ali, Yayha Sandali, Afrah Alzahrani et al. "Tailored_g-C3N4/Zn2V2O7 Composite for Superior Electrochemical Sensing of Ascorbic Acid Across Acidic, Neutral and Alkaline Media." Journal of Electronic Materials (2025): 1-19.
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FRONTIERS IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES
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Rani, Safia, Zulfiqar Ali, Areej Zubaira, Muhammad Danish Khan, and Iqra Fareed. "CeO2/Zn2V2O7 Hybrid Nanostructures: A Promising Photocatalyst for Environmental Remediation." FRONTIERS IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES 6, no. 1 (2025): 33-43.
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Ceramics International
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Baig, Sovela, Muhammad Danish Khan, Iqra Fareed, M. Yasir Rafiq, Sitara Baig, Areej Zubair, Hafiza Sadia Anam, and Zulfiqar Ali. "Designing Innovative Zn3 (VO) 4/BiVO4 Heterojunction for Enhanced Photodegradation under Solar Irradiation." Ceramics International (2025).
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Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing
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Khan, Muhammad Danish, Iqra Fareed, Tahmina Maqsood, Zia Ur Rehman, Areej Zubair, Hafiza Sadia Anam, Muhammad Tahir, and Faheem K. Butt. "Synergistic Z-scheme driven ZnV204/g-C3N4 nanosheets for enhanced photocatalysis and ultra-sensitive paracetamol detection." Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 198 (2025): 109806.
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Advanced Science
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Fareed, Iqra, Muhammad Danish Khan, Mashal Firdous, Tahmina Maqsood, Masood ul Hassan Farooq, Muhammad Tahir, Faheem K. Butt, Ji-Jun Zou, and Shangfeng Du. "Fundamentals and perspectives on materials for bifunctional electrocatalysis." Advanced Science 12, no. 38 (2025): e09902.
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Materials Chemistry and Physics
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Khan, Muhammad Danish, M. ul Hassan Farooq, Iqra Fareed, Tahmina Maqsood, Faisal Nawaz, Yahya Sandali, Afrah Alzahrani, Muhammad Tahir, and Faheem K. Butt. "Innovative Z-scheme MnV2O6/g-C3N4 nanocomposite: photocatalytic, electrocatalytic and biosensing properties." Materials Chemistry and Physics 330 (2025): 130159.
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Surfaces and Interfaces
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Fareed, Iqra, M. ul Hassan Farooq, Muhammad Danish Khan, Yahya Sandali, Afrah Alzahrani, Tahmina Maqsood, Shania Rehman, Muhammad Bilal, Faheem K. Butt, and Muhammad Tahir. "Unveiling Novel SnS2/Zn2V2O7 Composite for Water Splitting and Ascorbic Acid Detection." Surfaces and Interfaces (2025): 105757.
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Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing
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Ahmad, Shakeel, Iqra Fareed, Muhammad Danish Khan, Tahmina Maqsood, Muhammad Saeed Akhtar, Mashal Firdous, Zulfiqar Ali, Yahya Sandali, Muhammad Tahir, and Faheem K. Butt. "Synthesis of novel Fe0. 11V2O5. 15/g-C3N4 for electrochemical paracetamol detection and electrocatalytic water splitting." Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 192 (2025): 109468.
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Diamond and Related Materials
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Khan, Muhammad Danish, Iqra Fareed, Tahmina Maqsood, Hafiza Sadia Anam, Areej Zubair, Muhammad Tahir, and Faheem K. Butt. "Novel CoV2O6/g-C3N4 nanocomposite for efficient bifunctional electrocatalysis and high-performance electrochemical biosensing." Diamond and Related Materials (2025): 112848.
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Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A
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Ali, Z., S. Mehboob, M. H. Farooq, M. D. Khan, I. Fareed, Z. Fatima, and M. F. Yunas. "Synthesis of ZnO-Co3O4 Nanocomposites for Efficient Methylene Blue Degradation under Solar Light Irradiation." Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A 98, no. 7 (2024): 1592-1606.
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Journal of Alloys and Compounds
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Khan, Muhammad Danish, M. ul Hassan Farooq, Iqra Fareed, Muhammad Tahir, and Faheem K. Butt. "Bandgap engineering of novel Cu-vanadate/g-C3N4 hierarchical nanoflowers for enhanced photodegradation and excellent biosensing capability." Journal of Alloys and Compounds 997 (2024): 174885.
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Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
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Khan, Muhammad Danish, Masood ul Hassan Farooq, Iqra Fareed, Zulfiqar Ali, Hafıza Sadia Anum, Yahya Sandali, Muhammad Bilal Tahir, and Faheem K. Butt. "Revealing the Impact of Alkaline Agents on the Photocatalytic Characteristics of Black Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)." Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 63, no. 6 (2024): 2584-2593.
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Ceramics International
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Fareed, Iqra, M. ul Hassan Farooq, Muhammad Danish Khan, M. Tahir, and Faheem K. Butt. "An efficient multifunctional SnS2/g-C3N4 hierarchical nanoflower catalyst for electrocatalytic and photocatalytic applications." Ceramics International 50, no. 19 (2024): 36004-36017.
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International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
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Khan, Muhammad Danish, I. Fareed, M. ul Hassan Farooq, M. Akram, S. ur Rehman, Z. Ali, Z. Tariq, M. Irshad, C. Li, and F. K. Butt. "Methodologies for enriched photocatalytic CO2 reduction: an overview." International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 21, no. 3 (2024): 3489-3526.
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Ceramics International
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Afzal, M., Butt, F.K., Sandali, Y., Ali, S.S., Idrees, F., Bajwa, S.Z., Sameen, D., Ather, M.W., Khan, M.D., Ahmad, A. and Rehman, D., 2024. Novel copper vanadium oxide/g-C3N4 nano-composites for optoelectronic and biosensing properties. Ceramics International, 50(8), pp.13750-13760.
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Materials Chemistry and Physics
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Fareed, Iqra, M. ul Hassan Farooq, Muhammad Danish Khan, Muhammad Faran Yunas, Yahya Sandali, Zulfiqar Ali, Muhammad Tanveer, and Faheem K. Butt. "Comprehensive investigations into the synergy of S-scheme heterojunction between nitrogen-doped ZnO nano-rods and g-C3N4 nanosheets for improved photocatalytic degradation." Materials Chemistry and Physics 316 (2024): 129062.
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Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing
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Fareed, Iqra, M. ul Hassan Farooq, Muhammad Danish Khan, Zulfiqar Ali, and Faheem K. Butt. "Band gap engineering of Strontium Titanate (SrTiO3) for improved photocatalytic activity and excellent bio-sensing aptitude." Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 177 (2024): 108327.
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RSC advances
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Fareed, Iqra, M. ul Hassan Farooq, Muhammad Danish Khan, Sadia Murtaza, Zia Ur Rehman, Muhammad Umer Farooq, Faheem K. Butt, and Muhammad Tahir. "Investigating metal (M= Mn, Fe, and Ni)-doped Co (OH) 2 nanofibers for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution and electrochemical biosensing performance." RSC advances 14, no. 36 (2024): 26556-26567.
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Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures
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Fareed, Iqra, M. ul Hassan Farooq, Muhammad Danish Khan, Muhammad Faran Yunas, Muhammad Safdar, Muhammad Tanveer, and Faheem K. Butt. "N-ZnO/g-C3N4 nanoflowers for enhanced photocatalytic and electrocatalytic performances." Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures 164 (2024): 116053.
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MRS Advances
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Ali, Zulfiqar, Zersh Fatima, Iqra Fareed, Muhammad Danish Khan, Faisal Nawaz, Hajira Rehman, Sumera Mehboob, Muhammad Faran Yunas, and Masood ul Hassan Farooq. "Investigations of Ag-ZnO nanosheets for improved photocatalytic performance and antimicrobial activity." MRS Advances (2024): 1-7.
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Springer Nature Switzerland
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Fareed, Iqra, Muhammad Danish Khan, Danish Rehman, Masood ul Hassan Farooq, and Faheem K. Butt. "3D Graphene for Removal of Inorganic Pollutants." In 3D Graphene: Fundamentals, Synthesis, and Emerging Applications, pp. 169-187. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, 2023.
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Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms
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Latif, Anwar, Iqra Fareed, Sofia Siddique, and Muhammad Danish Khan. "Surface morphological, electrical and mechanical properties of nanosecond & femtosecond laser exposed copper, zinc and cupronickel." Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms 517 (2022): 24-32.
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Optik
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Khan, Muhammad Danish, M. ul Hassan Farooq, Fareed Iqra, Ali Zulfiqar, and M. Rizwan. "Designing of visible light active composites of CuS and ZnO for improved photocatalytic performance under solar light irradiation." Optik 271 (2022): 170147.
Electrochemical Workstation, X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Data Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Electrochemical Surface Area (ECSA) Analysis, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) Analysis, Data Analysis Software (Origin), Experimental Design, Scientific Writing, Problem-Solving, Meticulous Planning, Organization, Project Management.
Material Synthesis, Functional Materials, 2D-materials, Heterojunctions, Nanocomposites, Super-Capacitors, Metal Vanadate Composites, ZnO Composites, SnS2, Zn2V2O7, CoV2O6, CoS2/ZnWO4, SrTiO3, TiO2, Zn3(VO)4/BiVO4, ZnV2O4/g-C3N4, CuS/ZnO, Fe0.11V2O5.15/g-C3N4, SnS/ZnWO4, CoVO/WxOy, N-ZnO/g-C3N4, Co(OH)2 Nanofibers, Ag-ZnO Nanosheets, Cupronickel, CeO2/Zn2V2O7, MnO, Co3O4.
Electrocatalysis, Photoelectrocatalysis, Hydrogen Evolution Reactions (HER), Oxygen Evolution Reactions (OER), Biosensing, Nitride Reduction, Urea Oxidation, Environmental Decontamination, Water Splitting, Ascorbic Acid Detection, Methylene Blue Degradation, CO2 Reduction, Solar Light Irradiation.
Physics Education, Curriculum Development, Lab Instruction, Student Mentoring, Mechanics, Modern Physics, Thermodynamics, Waves and Oscillations, Ordinary Differential Equations, Nuclear Physics, Applied Physics, Experimental Techniques.
Origin (Data Analysis), Lab Management Software, Microsoft Office Suite.
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Division of Science & Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: faheemk.butt@ue.edu.pk
Associate Professor, Natural Sciences and Humanities Department, University of Engineering & Technology, New Campus, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: mhfarooq@uet.edu.pk