Zhejiang University | China
Dr. Aisha Kanwal is a highly motivated and innovative researcher specializing in inorganic chemistry and nanomaterials, with a strong focus on protein-based nanozymes, carbon dots, and antibacterial therapeutic applications. She earned her Ph.D. from Shaanxi Normal University, China, where her doctoral research centered on designing nanostructures for sensing and biomedicine. Dr. Kanwal has demonstrated remarkable expertise in synthesizing nanomaterials for detecting heavy metal ions, developing novel fluorescent carbon dots, and exploring their biological uses. She has an h-index of 8, with over 350 citations on her research articles, reflecting the strong impact and relevance of her work in nanotechnology and chemical sciences. Her academic journey is supported by hands-on expertise with advanced analytical instruments, including SEM, DLS, Zeta potential analysis, and FTIR spectroscopy. Alongside her research, Dr. Kanwal has contributed significantly to education, having served as a Senior Science Teacher and College Principal in KPK, Pakistan. She is actively engaged in interdisciplinary projects involving nanomaterials for environmental remediation and biomedical applications, aligning her research with sustainable and translational goals. Her dedication to bridging fundamental science with real-world applications positions her as a leading candidate for the Best Researcher Award.
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Featured Publications
Hemoglobin-Promoted Growth of Polyhedral Gold Nanoparticles for the Detection of Glucose, H₂O₂, and Ascorbic Acid
Authors: A. Kanwal, B. Saif, A. Muhammad, W. Liu, J. Liu, H. Ren, P. Yang, Z. Lei
Journal: ACS Applied Nano Materials 6 (6), 4734–4746 (2023)
Nanomaterials in Water Purification/Desalination
Authors: N. Bibi, R.A. Qazi, A. Kanwal, N. Jamila, R. Khattak, W.H.Z. Wasil
Journal: Handbook of Nanomaterials, Biomedicine, Environment, Food, and Agriculture (2024)
Highly Selective Adsorption of Rhenium by Amyloid-like Protein Material
Authors: P.Y. Arif Muhammad, Qingmin Yang, Aisha Kanwal, Jian Zhao, Mohsan Nawaz, Hao Ren
Journal: SCIENCE CHINA Technological Sciences (2023)
Developments on Monovalent Anion-Selective Membranes (MASMs): A Mini-review of Our Recent Contributions
Authors: N. Bibi, H.U. Rehman, K. Khan, A. Kanwal, R. Gul, K. Ali
Journal: Journal of Membrane Science & Technology 9, 194 (2019)
Extraction and Facilitated Transport of Cd(II) Ions across Triethylenediamine–Carbon Tetrachloride Supported Liquid Membranes
Authors: N. Bibi, H.U. Rehman, K. Khan, A. Kanwal, R. Gul
Journal: Journal of Membrane Science & Technology 9 (194), 2 (2019)
Sustainable Rhenium Adsorption and Separation from Molybdenum-Containing Solution Using Soy Protein-Based Material
Authors: M. Arif, Q. Yang, A. Kanwal, J. Zhao, M. Nawaz, P. Yang, H. Ren
Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 13 (5) (2025)
Mechanistic Insights of Natural Plants and Microbial Extract Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites
Authors: N.A. Naheed Bibi, Aisha Kanwal, Bushra Begum, Zahida Wasil, Nargis Jamila …
Journal: Expanding Nanobiotechnology: Applications and Commercialization, p. 26 (2025)