Summary
Dr. Syeda Irsa Mazhar Kazmi is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in School of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Sciences (SINES), NUST, H-12 Campus. She holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences from International Islamic University Islamabad and has had the privilege of working at the Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Florida, USA, as part of her international research experience. With over 10 years of teaching experience and 4 years of research experience at both national and international levels, Dr. Kazmi has established herself as a seasoned expert in her field. Her research has been published in reputable international journals, garnering a total impact factor of 24.86. She has also presented her work in International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable Development. Dr. Kazmi's research interests include: Nanofibers fabrication through electrospinning technique, Nanomaterials synthesis for catalysis, Nano filters fabrication for air pollution control, Antimicrobial nanotextiles. Nanoencapsulation for Climate resilient agriculture and waste valorization, Life cycle assessment (LCA), Social Inclusion and climatic policy making. Dr. Irsa also introduce lab scale cost effective electrospinning technique and air filters efficiency measurement stytem at NILOP, PAEC, Islamabad and Dr. Kazmi is passionate about mentoring students and collaborating with colleagues to advance knowledge in Climate change science and nanotechnology. Her goal is to contribute meaningfully to the scientific community and develop innovative solutions for real-world environmental challenges. She is also currently serving as the Focal person of Freshmen Orientation,SINES, NUST, Coordinatior Interdisciplinary Environment Research Group and Committee member of Nust Research project progress evalution Team and Policy making Team member of NUST Stray Animal committee.
Academic Background
PhD
(Environmental Sciences) International Islamic University
September 01, 2014 - June 10, 2022
Honours and Awards
Publications
Microbial Communities on the Leaves and Stems of Plants: Their Ecological Roles and Significance
September 17, 2026
Medicinal Plants and the Rhizosphere - Chapter 4, Pages 65-91
Iron nutrition and plant responses to abiotic stress
August 14, 2026
Mineral Nutrients to Mitigate Abiotic Stress in Crops - Chapter 10, Pages: 255-270
Managing Defense Mechanisms in Crop Plants Using Nanomaterials Under Contaminants
October 31, 2025
Enhanced Crop Production Setup Under Various Micro and Nano Contaminants - 1st Editor, Chapter 16, Pages 337–363
Electro-Spun nano avengers: PTFE-Based NiO decorated nano-Fibers filters the nano fight against air Pollution
October 13, 2025
Emergent Materials - Pages 1-15
Carbon Nanomaterials: Fullerenes, Graphene, and Nanotubes in Agriculture
September 27, 2025
Handbook of Nanotechnology in Agriculture - Chapter 2, Pages 19
Efficient adsorption of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons by electrospun hydrophobic PTFE-NiO composite nanofiber filter mats
April 20, 2023
Discover Nano - Volume 18, Issue 1, Article Number 65
Mimicking the human respiratory system: Online in vitro cell exposure for toxicity assessment of welding fume aerosol
August 05, 2020
Journal of Hazardous Materials - Volume 395, Article Number 122687
Synthesis of surface modified hydrophobic PTFE-ZnO electrospun nanofibrous mats for removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from air
July 20, 2020
Journal of Polymer Research - Volume 27, Issue 8, Article Number 222
Visiting senior Lecturer
Bharia University H-11 Campus
September 01, 2023 - June 21, 2024
Visiting senior Lecturer
International Islamic University,ISB
September 01, 2023 - June 10, 2024
Visiting Assistant Professor
International Islamic University,ISB
February 01, 2021 - June 10, 2021
Resource Person
Allama Iqabal Open University
September 02, 2019 - August 31, 2023
Visiting Research Scholar
University of Florida
May 01, 2018 - November 01, 2018
Research Associate
National Institute of Laser and Optronics
September 01, 2017 - August 30, 2019