Faculty Syeda Irsa Mazhar Kazmi

Syeda Irsa Mazhar Kazmi

Assistant Professor
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
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
Conferences
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