Assist. Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed | ADU University | United Arab Emirates
Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed, D.Sc., Ph.D., MRSC (UK), is a renowned scientist and academic in Environmental and Public Health at Abu Dhabi University, recognized for his multidisciplinary expertise in nanochemistry, renewable energy, and environmental health sciences. His research integrates nanobiotechnology, artificial intelligence, and sustainable water-energy systems, focusing on photocatalytic water purification, solar desalination, and biomedical nanomaterials. With over 60 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as Nature, ACS, RSC, Elsevier, and Wiley, his work has garnered more than 5,000 citations and an H-index of 22, reflecting global impact and scientific excellence. He has contributed to the advancement of energy-efficient materials, solar-driven evaporation systems, thermoelectric nanogenerators, and carbon-based heterostructures for clean water and renewable energy. A member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Chartered Quality Institute (UK), Dr. Ahmed also serves as an ISO 45001 Lead Auditor and NEBOSH-certified instructor, promoting environmental safety and sustainability standards. His involvement with UNDP, UNIDO, and USAID as an advisor and project collaborator underscores his leadership in global environmental policy and clean technology initiatives. As an editorial board member and reviewer for high-impact journals, he supports scientific integrity and innovation worldwide. His academic leadership and industrial collaborations have driven advancements in nanomaterials, biotissue engineering, climate informatics, and environmental modeling. Dr. Ahmed’s research excellence has earned numerous national and international honors, including the Presidential Award for academic distinction. His pioneering efforts continue to bridge the fields of chemistry, engineering, and health sciences, contributing to global sustainability and energy transformation. A forward-thinking researcher, he exemplifies excellence in scientific innovation, public health advancement, and environmental stewardship, shaping the future of green technologies and eco-smart systems.
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Featured Publications
Iqbal, M. F., Irshad, I., Ahmed, I., Ahmad, S., Uzair, M., Kausar, R., Khan, M. R., Hasan, M., & Mustafa, G. (2025). Comparative study of the ability of green synthesized Se-NPs and CTS-NPs to overcome drought stress in Oryza sativa L. for regenerative nanoengineering in agriculture. New Journal of Chemistry.
Asghar, M. S., Ghazanfar, U., Al Huwayz, M., Alomar, M., Haq, Z., Ahmed, I., Idrees, M., Rafique, S., Bashir, S., & Abbasi, R. (2025, May 8). Efficient cytotoxic response against HepG2 cell lines and enhanced antibacterial activity of cationic substituted nano-hydroxyapatite. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials.
Li, Q., Ahmed, I., Ngoc, P. M., Hoa, T. P., Dieu, T. V., Irshad, M. S., Nang, H. X., & Dao, V. D. (2024). Contemporary advances in polymer applications for sporting goods: Fundamentals, properties, and applications. RSC Advances.
Abbasi, M. S., Sultana, R., Ahmed, I., Adnan, M., Shah, U. A., Irshad, M. S., Vu, H. N., Do, L. T., Vu, H. H. T., Pham, T.-D., et al. (2024, August). Contemporary advances in organic thermoelectric materials: Fundamentals, properties, optimization strategies, and applications. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.
Asghar, M. S., Arshad, N., Irshad, M. S., Alwadie, N., Wang, X., Ali, M. A., Ahmed, I., Li, J., Tran, V. T., Doan, V. A., et al. (2024, May). Natural ore filter cube decorated polypyrrole for effective thermal management and enhanced solar steam generator. Solar Energy, 274, 112572.