Shenzhen University | China
Dr. Shoaib Nazir is a postdoctoral researcher at Shenzhen University, China, and an accomplished physicist specializing in nanomaterials, solid-state physics, and energy storage technologies. With 10 Scopus-indexed publications, an h-index of 8, and 237 citations from 215 documents, he has established a growing international reputation for his contributions to the synthesis, characterization, and application of advanced functional materials. His research focuses on solid-state battery materials, semiconductor physics, thermoelectric materials, and nanostructured systems for energy and optoelectronic devices. Dr. Nazir has significantly advanced understanding in the structural, optical, and electrical tuning of ferrites, metal oxides, and sulfide-based nanomaterials, contributing to the development of next-generation materials for green energy technologies. His papers in high-impact journals such as Ceramics International, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Physica B: Condensed Matter, and Results in Physics have earned recognition for their originality and application-oriented approach. In addition to his research achievements, he serves on editorial boards of multidisciplinary journals and as a reviewer for several international publications, including Royal Society Open Science and Reviews in Organic Chemistry. His professional experience also includes leadership roles as Head of the Physics Department and senior lecturer positions in Pakistan, where he promoted scientific learning and student research engagement. Through his continued dedication to materials innovation and applied nanotechnology, Dr. Nazir exemplifies the new generation of researchers driving technological advancement in sustainable energy, solid-state materials, and semiconductor engineering. His scientific rigor, combined with strong teaching and organizational skills, reflects both academic excellence and impactful contribution to the global materials science community.
Featured Publications
Saleem, S., Jameel, M. H., Akhtar, N., Nazir, N., Ali, A., Zaman, A., Rehman, A., et al. (2022). Modification in structural, optical, morphological, and electrical properties of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) by metal (Ni, Co) dopants for electronic device applications. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 15(1), 103518.
Yousaf, M., Nazir, S., Akbar, M., Akhtar, M. N., Noor, A., Hu, E., Shah, M. A. K. Y., & Lu, Y. (2022). Structural, magnetic, and electrical evaluations of rare earth Gd³⁺ doped in mixed Co–Mn spinel ferrite nanoparticles. Ceramics International, 48(1), 578–586.
Khan, S., Ullah, I., Khan, H., Rahman, F. U., Rahman, M. U., Saleem, M. A., Nazir, S., et al. (2024). Green synthesis of AgNPs from leaves extract of Salvia sclarea, their characterization, antibacterial activity, and catalytic reduction ability. Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie, 238(5), 931–947.
Yousaf, M., Nazir, S., Hayat, Q., Akhtar, M. N., Akbar, M., Lu, Y., Noor, A., Zhang, J. M., et al. (2021). Magneto-optical properties and physical characteristics of M-type hexagonal ferrite (Ba₁₋ₓCaₓFe₁₁.₄Al₀.₆O₁₉) nanoparticles (NPs). Ceramics International, 47(8), 11668–11676.
Nazir, S., Zhang, J. M., Junaid, M., Saleem, S., Ali, A., Ullah, A., & Khan, S. (2024). Metal-based nanoparticles: Basics, types, fabrications, and their electronic applications. Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie, 238(1).