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07/11/2025
28/10/2025

Asma Aslam, MPhil Scholar (2023-2025), specializes in Material Sciences, focusing on the development of advanced 2D-based sorbents for the detection of emerging pollutants in irrigation water systems, thereby contributing to environmental monitoring and sustainable agriculture.

25/10/2025

Aqsa Nazeer, MPhil Scholar, specializes in Advanced Materials for Environmental and Food Safety Analytics, focusing on developing organically functionalized silica-based sorbents for detection of emerging contaminants in diverse matrices, thereby enhancing food safety and supporting sustainable agriculture through innovative pollutant monitoring technologies.

"Mubarak ho! πŸŽ‰ Huge congratulations to Abdul Hakeem on his appointment as Management Trainee Officer/Production Officer ...
24/10/2025

"Mubarak ho! πŸŽ‰ Huge congratulations to Abdul Hakeem on his appointment as Management Trainee Officer/Production Officer at Asia Feeds! 🌟 Wishing him a successful and fulfilling journey ahead! πŸ’ΌπŸš€

24/10/2025

Saluting the curious minds, passionate learners, and future leaders!
Happy Students day to all the amazing MACS students out there! πŸ₯³πŸŽ‰

23/10/2025

It's not just a MPhil Viva day but it's a celebration of hard work and dedication!
Glimpse of presentations πŸ’₯
Congratulations to all πŸŽ‰

28/09/2025

Happiness is not found in grand moments, but in the quiet little pauses where the heart feels light and the soul feels at peace!!!!!

06/08/2025

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) in Analytical Science
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) are synthetic polymers with highly specific recognition sites designed to bind a target molecule (template) selectively. These materials mimic natural biological recognition systems like antibodies or enzymes but are more robust and cost-effective.

Applications in Analytical Science:
Sensors: MIPs are used in chemical sensors to detect specific compounds, such as drugs, pesticides, or toxins.

Chromatography: They serve as selective stationary phases in solid-phase extraction (SPE) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Environmental Monitoring: Detect pollutants like heavy metals, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals in water or soil.

Biomedical Analysis: Used for detecting biomarkers or therapeutic drug monitoring in complex biological samples.
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04/08/2025

Meet the Scientist Behind the Innovation!
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Naeem Ashiq – a name that stands tall in the world of nanomaterials, electrocatalysis, and energy research.

With over 430+ publications and 13,000+ citations, Dr. Ashiq, a distinguished professor at Bahauddin Zakariya University, is driving breakthroughs in:

βœ… Clean energy (Hydrogen production via water splitting)
βœ… High-performance supercapacitors
βœ… Advanced photocatalysts for water purification
βœ… Green solutions for COβ‚‚ reduction

πŸ… Recently ranked among the Top Scientists in Chemistry & Materials Science in Pakistan (2025), his work is not just recognized locally but respected worldwide.
A mentor, researcher, and academic leaderβ€”Prof. Ashiq continues to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Let’s celebrate Pakistani excellence in science and innovation! πŸ‡΅πŸ‡°

31/07/2025

Detection techniques for pesticides have evolved significantly to ensure food safety, environmental protection, and human health. These techniques can be broadly categorized into instrumental, biosensor-based, and immunoassay methods. Instrumental methods such as gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), and mass spectrometry (MS), often used in combination (e.g., GC-MS, LC-MS/MS), are highly sensitive and specific, allowing for the detection of trace levels of a wide range of pesticide residues in complex matrices. These methods require skilled personnel and sophisticated equipment, making them more suitable for laboratory settings. Biosensor-based detection, employing enzymes, antibodies, or aptamers as recognition elements, offers rapid, portable, and cost-effective alternatives for on-site analysis, though sometimes with limited sensitivity or specificity. Immunoassays like enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) are widely used for screening purposes due to their ease of use, high throughput, and relatively low cost, but they may suffer from cross-reactivity and false positives. Advances in nanotechnology, molecular imprinting, and artificial intelligence are further enhancing pesticide detection by improving selectivity, sensitivity, and automation. Together, these diverse techniques provide a comprehensive toolkit for monitoring pesticide residues in agricultural, environmental, and food safety applications.








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