“SMU Academic Interview” Najiy Ullah University of Peshawar, Pakistan June 5, 2025
Personal information Full Name : Najiy Ullah Nationality : Pakistani Date of Birth : March 30, 2001 Current Address: District Bannu , Province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Content of Presentation Educational Background Curricular and Extracurricular A ctivities Basic Skills Project Experience Published Papers Study Plan at SMU
Educational Background Degree: Bachelor in Physics Institution: University of Peshawar, Pakistan Year of Graduation: 2023 CGPA/Percentage: 3.35 out of 4.00 (78%) Final Year Project Title: "Comparative Studies of Tin Oxide Nanoparticles Annealed at Different Temperatures"
Curricular and Extracurricular Activities Doctor Abdus Salam (Nobel Prize in Physics 1979), Science Festival National Centre for Physics (NCP), Islamabad, Pakistan Volunteering work Bannu Students Welfare Society, University of Peshawar New student with the admission process Blood donation camps for thalassemia patients Study circles on different topics
Basic Skills Technical Skills: Synthesis of materials. Characterization techniques: XRD, SEM, EDX, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, and FTIR. Data Analysis Skills: Proficient in MATLAB, OriginLab . Programming: Python , C++ , LATEX . Experimental Work: Hands-on experience with sensor fabrication and testing.
Project Experience Final Year Project (2022-2023) Synthesized SnO ₂ nanoparticles using the co-precipitation method. Investigated effects of annealing on structural and morphological properties. The crystallite size (D) determined by the Scherrer formula is about 92.75 nm. The unit cell volume of a tetragonal lattice (tin oxide nanoparticles) is 71.49 Å 3 . XRD ANALYSIS FTIR ANALYSIS SEM ANALYSIS
Project Experience Research Internship (July 2023 to October 2023) Materials Research Laboratory, University of Peshawar Developed SnO ₂/PLA composite films for gas sensing applications. Conducted experiments for detecting chloroform, nitrogen, and humidity with promising results. Trainee – Advanced Electronics & PCB Design (March 2025 to Ongoing) Institute of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
My Google Scholar profile link = https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UpkTkfAAAAAJ&hl=en
Conclusion The study successfully demonstrated the synthesis of silver nanoparticles ( AgNPs ) using propolis extract. The synthesized AgNPs showed enhanced stability, as well as notable antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Structural and functional integrity of AgNPs was confirmed using UV-Vis spectroscopy, FT-IR, SEM, and XRD. The results suggest strong potential for biomedical applications of AgNPs synthesized via propolis extract. The method provides a green, eco-friendly approach to developing advanced therapeutic materials with significant biological efficacy.
Conclusion XRD Analysis : All peaks matched anatase TiO ₂ Average crystallite size ~22 nm (Scherrer equation) SEM Results : Porous structure similar to pure anatase TiO ₂ Average pore length: 22–25 µm No structural disruption from doping EDX Spectrum : Confirmed presence of Mg, Al, Ti, and O UV-Vis Spectroscopy : No significant change in transmittance or absorption after doping
Study Plan at SMU Why SMU? Strong research in Materials and Chemical Engineering World-class professors and research labs Opportunity to work under Prof. Lei Yanhua Research Interests at SMU: M arine materials New energy electrochemistry Greening oxidation treatment of aluminum alloys conductive polymers
Study Plan at SMU Why China? Fast-growing research and technology sector Strong relationship between Pakistan and China Exposure to diverse research opportunities Future Goals After Graduation: PhD in Materials and Chemical Engineering Work in academic research or industry Contribute to scientific advancements and economic growth