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CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. Altaf Hussain Pandith, Ph.D

Work Address: Home Address:

P G Department of Chemistry, Wadoora, Sopore

University Of Kashmir, Srinagar, INDIA Kashmir, India

Phone No: 09906424293 Pin Code: 190006

Email ID: altafpandit23@gmail.com

Specialization: Chemistry—(Applied, Inorganic )

Research Interests

The research interest of my group encompasses broadly two main fields;

computational chemistry and material chemistry. In computational

chemistry, we are interested in performing theoretical investigations over a

broad spectrum of systems, ranging from molecules to materials, using a

variety of quantum mechanical methods. The main focus of our research is

on electronic structure and spectral properties of chiro-optic systems, energy

storage and conversion systems, H2 storage, structure-activity relationships

of biological importance and microscopic structure-property relationship for

applications based on transport, optical, magnetic and electrical behavior of

condensed systems. In material chemistry, we are interested in developing

new and novel nano-materials with special functionalities, which are useful

in sensing, catalysis, adsorption and ion-exchange and have specific

applications in hazardous waste clean-up from industrial and environmental

point of view.

Education

1. Ph.D,2000, in Applied Chemistry, “ Ion Exchange Studies on Some

New Zirconium Based Materials Useful in Environmental Analysis”.

Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Hussain College Of

Engineering & Technology, Aligarh Muslim University(AMU),

Aligarh ,India.

2. M.Phil, 1995, in Applied Chemistry (75% marks), Department of

Applied Chemistry, Zakir Hussain College Of Engineering &

Technology, Aligarh Muslim University(AMU. ), Aligarh ,India

3. Master of Science ,1993, Chemistry (68% marks),Department of

chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University(AMU. ), Aligarh ,India

4. Bachelor of Science, 1990, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Kashmir

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Service/Appointments

1. Professor, P G Department of Chemistry, University of Kashmir, since 22th

October, 2015

2. Associate Professor, P G Department of Chemistry, University of Kashmir,

since 22th October, 2012 to 21st October , 2015

3. Sr. Assistant Professor, P G Department of Chemistry, University of Kashmir,

11th June, 2004-.22th October, 2012

4. Lecturer, Department of Higher Education, J &K State from 01-02- 2001 to

10th June, 2004.

5. Scientist “B”,J&K Pollution Control Board, Srinagar, Kashmir, from 16-09-

2000 to 31- 01-2001.

6. Senior Research Fellow, Department of Applied Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim

University, Aligarh, from 01-01-98 to 30-12-98.

7. Project Assistant, Department of Applied Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim

University, Aligarh, from 10-09-94 to 30-05-96.

Awards

1. Young Scientist Award by Indian Chemical Society.

2. Award by Atomic Energy Commission of India.

Scholarships/Fellowships

1. Visiting Fellowship by Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific

Research (JNCASR), Jakkur, Bangalore for a period of three months, from

16-01-2009 to 16-04-2009.

2. Summer Research Fellowship by Indian Academies of Sciences (IASc-

INAS-INSA) to work at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Khargpur for

a period of two months , from 12th July,2010 to 12th September, 2010.

3. INSA Visiting Fellowship-2010-11 by Indian National Science Academy

to work at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

(JNCASR), Jakkur, Bangalore for a period of two and a half months, from

15th January 2011 to 31st March 2011.

Research Collaboration

1. Collaboration with Prof. Swapan K. Pati (Bhatnagar Awardee),Theoretical

Science Unit, JNCASR), Jakkur, Bangalore.

2. Collaboration with Prof. P. K. Chattraj, Department of Chemistry, IIT

Kharagpur, West Bengal.

Research Projects Undertaken/funds mobilized:

1. A Major Research Project entitled, “Investigations into structural, opto-

electronic and excited state properties of some dye-sensitized

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semiconductor nano-composites for solar cell applications using Density

Functional Theory” supported by University Grants Commission, N. Delhi

2. Projects Mentorship of a major research project entitled Theoretical studies

on some metal-doped organic systems as potential hydrogen storage

systems’ supported by DST, Ministry of Science and Technology, GOI

3. A DST supported Major Research Project entitled, “Study of pure and ion

embedded iron oxide nanostructure for sensing and removal of hazardous water

from water”-CoPI

Earned “Grade excellent” on the basis of the student evaluation conducted

by Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA) of the University.

Introduced Computational Chemistry as a new field of Research in my

Department.

Visits to foreign countries =3 (Greece, Scotland, K.S.A)

H Index: 12 i10 Index: 13

Research Papers Published

1. K. G. Varshney, Altaf Hussain Pandith and Upma Gupta, Synthesis and

characterization of Zirconium-alumino-phosphate; a new cation exchanger,

Langmuir, The American Chemical Society Journal of Colloids and Surfaces,

Pennsylvania, U.S.A, vol.14, No 26, pp. 7353-7358 (1998).[Impact Factor :

4.269].

2. K. G. Varshney and Altaf Hussain Pandith, Ion Exchange kinetics of

Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metal ions on Zirconium- alumino-phosphate; a

new cation exchanger, Langmuir, The American Chemical Society Journal

of Colloids and Surfaces, Pennsylvania, U.S.A, vol.15, No 22, pp. 7422-

7425, (1999). )[Impact Factor : 4.269].

3. Altaf Hussain Pandith* and K. G. Varshney Thermodynamics of the

Na(1)-H(1), K(1)-H(1), and Ca(11)-H(1) exchanges on Zirconium- alumino-

phosphate; a new cation exchanger, -Colloids and Surfaces ,Physiochemical

and Engineering aspects, U.S.A, Elsevier Publication, Vol. 201, pp. 1-7

(2002).[Impact Factor : 2.240].

4. K G. Varshney and Altaf Hussain Pandith, Synthesis and

characterization of Styrene supported Zirconium phosphate; a new hybrid

ion-exchange material, Journal of Chemical and Environmental Research

(India) , vol.5, No. 1-4, pp. 141-154 (1996).

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5. K. G. Varshney and Altaf Hussain Pandith, Synthesis and ion exchange

behavior of Acrylonitrile based Zirconium-phosphate; a new hybrid cation

exchanger- Journal of Indian Chemical society, (India), vol.78, pp.250-253

(2001). [Impact Factor: 00.382].

6. K. G. Varshney and Altaf Hussain Pandith*, Synthesis and characterization

of Fly ash based Zirconium-phosphate as a new cation exchange sorbent.

Proc. National Workshop on Recent Trends in Ion Exchange, N.T.P.C. Noida

(India). Nov.10-11,pp.ш-32(1998)

7. Altaf Hussain Pandith*, On compatibility of Science and Religion — from

Laplace to Heisenberg; a historical perspective. J. Islamic Sci. Vol. 23, No.

1-2, pp.145-164 (2007). ISSN NO: 0970-1672.

8. Altaf Hussain Pandith and Swapan K. Pati, Conformational Analysis and

Vibrational Circular Dichroism of Tris(ethylenediamine)ruthenium(II)

Complex ; A Theoretical Study. Journal of Physical chemistry A. (ACS

Publication) U.S.A. Vol. 114, pp.87-92 (2010). [Impact Factor : 2.732].

9. Altaf Hussain Pandith*, S. Giri and P. K. Chattaraj, A comparative Study of

Two Quantum Chemical Descriptors in Predicting Toxicity of Aliphatic

Compounds Towards Tetrahymena Pyriformis. Organic Chemistry

International. Hindawi Publishing Corporation, Article ID

545087,DOI:10.1155/2010/545087 (2010), ISSN NO: 2090-200X.

10. Altaf Hussain Pandith*, Nasrul Islam, Zeeshan Fatima Syed, Suhail-ul

Rehman, Sateesh Bandaru and Anakuthil Anoop, Density Functional Theory

Prediction of Geometry and VCD Spectra of Bridged Triarylamine Helicenes.

Chemical physics letters.( Elsevier ), Vol 516, pp.199-203, (2011) [Impact

Factor : 2.280].

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11. Altaf Hussain Pandith* and Nasrul Islam, Antimicrobial activity assessment

of certain anilide derivatives; a DFT study, International Journal Of

Chemistry, Vol1(1), pp.71-79, (2012) [Impact Factor : 1.038].

12. Altaf Hussain Pandith* and Nasrul Islam, Comparative Assessment of

QSTR Models Based on Density Functional, Hartree–Fock, AM1, and PM3

Methods for Acute Toxicity of Aliphatic Compounds Towards Vibrio fischeri ,

International Journal of Quantum Chemistry.(Wiley Publishers) 113, 830–

839, (2013) [Impact Factor : 2.184].

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13. Nasarul Islam and Altaf Hussain Pandith*, Modeling of the anti-cancer

activity of 1,4-naphthoquinone derivatives: A theoretical study” Journal of

Pharmacy Research , 5(4), 1846-1853, (2012) [Impact Factor : 2.36] .

14. Mohsin Ahmad Bhat, Altaf Hussain Pandith, Arkaprabha Konar and Pravin

P. Ingole, “Unusual Aspects of Ion Pairing Effects in Room Temperature Ionic

Liquids” Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry, Wiley Publication, , 25

1243–1246, (2012) [Impact Factor : 1.963].

15. Nasarul Islam and Altaf Hussain Pandith*, “Modeling of the Toxicity of

Chemicals to Hydra attenuata: A DFT Study” Journal of Pharmacy

Research , Elsevier, ,5(5),2915-2920, (2012) .[Impact Factor : 2.36].

16. Syed Raashid Maqsood, Nasarul Islam, Shabnum Bashir, Badruddin Khan,

Altaf Hussain Pandith*, “Sigma donor and pi acceptor characteristics of

certain NN bidentate ligands: A DFT Study” Journal of Coordination

Chemistry, Taylor and Francis, 66 (13),2308–2315, (2013) [Impact Factor :

2.212].

17. Altaf Hussain Pandith* and Nasurul Islam ,“Toxicity profile of aromatic

derivatives towards Scenedesmus Obliquus; A QSAR study”, Canadian

Journal of Chemistry, NRC Research Press, 91(10): 943-950, (2013),

[Impact Factor : 1.242].

18. Suhail-ul-Rehman, Syed Zeeshan Fatima and Altaf Hussain Pandith*,

“Synthesis and Characterization of Sulphosalicylic Acid Doped

Tetraethoxysilane Composite Polymer Material By Sol-gel Method,” Journal

of Hazardous Materials; Elsevier, 260, 313– 322, (2013 [Impact Factor :

4.553].

19. Masarat Maswal, Altaf Hussain Pandith, Nasrul Islam and Aijaz Ahmad

Dar, “Solubilization of Model Hydrophobic Drugs Carbamezipine and

Nifedipine in Their Single and Mixed States in Aqueous Nonionic Surfactant”

Journal of Solution Chemistry, Springer, 42:1374–1392, (2013), [ Impact

factor: 1.415].

20. Saba Niaz, Taniya Manzoor, Nasarul Islam and Altaf Hussain Pandith*,

“Theoretical investigations on C2H4Nb complex as a potential hydrogen

storage system, using Moller-Plesset(MP2) and Density Functional Theory”

International Journal of Quantum Chemistry.(Wiley Publishers) (2014),

114, 449–457 [Impact Factor : 2.184] ISSN: 1097-461X

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21. Nasarul Islam and Altaf Hussain Pandith*,,”Vibrational Circular Dichorism

and Non Linear optics of Azobenzene Derivatives; A Theoretical Study”

International Journal Of Chemistry, Vol 3 (2) (2014) : pp 184 – 194,

ISSN:2249-2119[Impact Factor : 1.038].

22. Nasarul Islam, Saba Niaz, Taniya Manzoor, and Altaf Hussain Pandith*

“Theoretical investigations into spectral and non-linear optical properties of

brucine and strychnine using Density Functional Theory” Spectrochimica

Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, Elsevier , (2014),

131,461-470 [Impact Factor : 2.353], ISSN: 1386-1425

23. Nasarul Islam and Altaf Hussain Pandith*, “Analysis of vibrational spectra

(FT-IR and VCD) and nonlinear optical properties of [Ru(L)3]2+ complexes”

Journal of Coordination Chemistry, Taylor and Francis, (2014) 67, (20), pp

3288-3310, [Impact factor: 2.212] ISSN:0095-8972 (Print), 1029-0389

(Online)

24. Altaf Hussain Pandith and Nasarul Islam, “Electron Transport and

Nonlinear Optical Properties of Substituted Aryldimesityl boranes: A DFT

Study” PLoS ONE (2014) 9(12): e114125. doi:10.1371 /journal.pone.

0114125 [Impact factor: 4.240] ISSN-1932-6203

25. Nasarul Islam and Altaf Hussain Pandith*, “Opto-electronic And Nonlinear

Optical Properties of Triarylamine Helicenes: A DFT Study” Journal of

Molecular Modeling, Springer, (2014) 20, 2535 [Impact factor:

1.737] ISSN: 1610-2940 (Print) 0948-5023 (Online)

26. Saba Niaz, TaniyaManzoor, Altaf Hussain Pandith*, “Hydrogen storage:

Materials, methods and perspectives” Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Reviews, Elsevier , (2015), 50,457-469 [Impact Factor : 5.901], ISSN: 1386-

1425

27. Sozia Ahad, Nasarul Islam, Arshid Bashir, Suhail-ul Rehman and Altaf

Hussain Pandith*, “Adsorption studies of Malachite green on 5-

sulphosalicylic acid doped tetraethoxysilane (SATEOS) composite material” RSC Adv., Royal Chemical Society (UK), (2015), 5, 92788–92798, [Impact

Factor : 3.840], ISSN: 1386-1425

28. Altaf Hussain Pandith* and Zeeshan Fatima, “Synthesis and

Characterization of Zirconium-Resorcinol Phosphate; A New Hybrid Cation

Exchanger and Dye Adsorbent for Water Treatment” Advanced Functional

Materials: Properties and Applications: Vol. 1, page 196-208 Trans Tech

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Publications Ltd. Laubisrutistr. 24, CH-8712 Stafa-Zuerich,

Switzerland. ISBN(Print version) : 978-3-03835-574-8

29. Arshid Bashir, Sozia Ahad and Altaf Hussain Pandith*, “Soft Template

Assisted Synthesis of Cadmium Selective Zirconium Resorcinol Phosphate

Nanocomposite Material” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research,

ACS, DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.6b00208, 2016, 55 (17), pp4820–4829 [Impact

Factor : 2.578]

30. Sozia Ahad, Arshid Bashir, Taniya Manzoor and Altaf Hussain Pandith*,

“Exploring the ion exchange and separation capabilities of thermally stable

acrylamide zirconium (IV) sulphosalicylate (AaZrSs) composite material”

RSC Adv., ,Royal Chemical Society (UK), 2016, 6, 35914 [Impact Factor :

3.840], ISSN: 1386-1425

31. Taniya Manzoor, Summera Asmi, Saba Niaz and Altaf Hussain Pandith*,

“Computational studies on optoelectronic and charge transfer properties of

some perylene based donor – π – acceptor systems for dye sensitized solar cell

applications” International Journal of Quantum Chemistry.(Wiley

Publishers), 2016 00: DOI: 10.1002/qua.25332 [Impact Factor : 2.184]

32. Arshid Bashir and Altaf Hussain Pandith* “Synthesis and

Characterization of Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate Intercalated Zirconium

Phosphate (SDSZrP): A New Zinc Selective Ion- exchange Material’ Book

Chapter ln New Polymeric Composite Materials: Environmental, Biomedical,

Actuator and Fuel Cell Applications” Editors; Inamuddin, Ali Mohammad, Abdullah

M. Asiri, page 174-193, ISBN 13: 978-1-945291-08-1 Publication Date: 2016

(11/1/2016), Materials Research Forum , USA

33. Nasarul Islam and Altaf Hussain Pandith* “Chiro-optic and nonlinear

optical studies of bridged triarylamine heterohelicenes; A DFT study”,

Journal of Molecular Structure 1142,(2017),1-10 doi: 10.1016/

j.molstruc.2017.04.030. Elsevier , (2017) ISSN: 0022-2860 [Impact Factor :

1.780]

34. Nasarul Islam and Altaf Hussain Pandith* “A theoretical study of structural,

opto-electronic and nonlinear properties of arylboroxine derivatives” Indian

J Phys (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-017-1075-2, ISSN-0974-

9845 [Impact Factor : 0.988]

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35. Taniya Manzoor and Altaf Hussain Pandith* “Exploring the Effect of

Introducing a p-Bridge on The Efficiency of a Perylene- Brazilein Based D-D-

p-A System: A Theoretical Perspective” ChemistrySelect (2018), 3, 2059–

2069 , Wiley-VCH ,Weinheim

36. Taniya Manzoor and Altaf Hussain Pandith* “Theoretical Studies on the

Structure, Optoelectronic and Photosensitizer Applications of NKX Class of

Coumarin Dye Molecules” ChemistrySelect (2018), 3, 2376– 2385, Wiley-

VCH,Weinheim

37. Arshid Bashid, Lateef Ahmad Malik, Sozia Ahad,Taniya Manzoor,

Mudasir Ahmad Bhat, G. N. Dar, Altaf Hussain Pandith* “Removal

of heavy metal ions from aqueous system by ion-exchange and biosorption

methods” Environmental Chemistry Letters https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-

018-00828-y, 2018,Springer [IF:3.125]

38. Arshid Bashir, Lateef Ahmad Malik, G. N. Dar and Altaf Hussain Pandith*

“Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis of Agglomerated Spherical

Zirconium Phosphate for Removal of Cs+ and Sr2+ Ionsfrom Aqueous

System” Book chapter in,”Applications of Ion Exchange Materials in the

Environment eds. Inamuddin, Mohd Imran Ahamed,Abdullah M. Asiri, page

95, 2019, Springer

39. Lateef Ahmad Malik, Arshid Bashir, Taniya Manzoor and Altaf

Hussain Pandith,” Microwave-assisted synthesis of glutathionecoated

hollow zinc oxide for the removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous

systems RSC Adv., 2019, 9, 15976

40. Taniya Manzoor | Saba Niaz | Altaf Hussain Pandith,” Exploring the

effect of different coumarin donors on the optical and photovoltaic

properties of azo-bridged push-pull systems: A theoretical approach, Int

J Quantum Chem. 2019;e25979. https://doi.org/10.1002/qua.25979

41. Saba Niaz and Altaf Hussain Pandith, “Transition-Metal-Based

Multidecker Complexes as Hydrogen Storage Materials: A Theoretical

Study”, Chemistry Select, 2019, 4, 5961 –5967 5967 © 2019 Wiley-

VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim

42. Taniya Manzoor, and Altaf Hussain Pandith* “Enhancing the

Photoresponse by CdSe-Dye-TiO2-Based Multijunction Systems for

Efficient Dye Sensitized Solar Cells: A Theoretical Outlook,” Journal of

computational Chemistry, DOI: 10.1002/jcc.26019 (2019)

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43. Lateef Ahmad Malik, Arshid Bashir, Aaliya Qureashi, and

Altaf Hussain Pandith*, “Detection and removal of heavy metal ions:

a review” Environmental Chemistry Letters (2019) 17:1495–1521

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-019-00891-z

44. Arshid Bashir, Taniya Manzoor, Lateef Ahmad Malik, Aaliya Qureashi,

and Altaf Hussain Pandith*, “Enhanced and Selective Adsorption of

Zn(II), Pb(II), Cd(II), and Hg(II Ions by a Dumbbell- and Flower-

Shaped Potato Starch PhosphatePolymer: A Combined Experimental

and DFT Calculation Study” ACS Omega,

https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.9b03607, (2020)

45. Lateef Ahmed Malik, Arshid Bashir, Nusrat Ahmad ,Aliya Qureashi,

Altaf Huassain Pandith*, “Exploring Metal Ion Adsorption and

Antifungal properties of carbon coated Magnetite,”In Press

Paper presented in

Conferences/Seminars:

1. Xth I.S.A.S. National Symposium on, “Strategic and Hi-Tech Metals-

Extraction and process Characterization”, March 21-23, 1994, Udaipur.

2. 13th annual conference on the Indian Council of Chemists Oct., 24-26, 1994,

Jammu.

3. IICT Golden Jubilee Seminar on "New Horizons in Analytical Chemistry", Feb.

23- 24, 1995. Hyderabad.

4. First International Conference on Molecular Association "ICMA - 96". March

18 – 20, 1996, Aligrah.

5. ANALCON-96. Oct, 26,1996. Nehru - Centre, Mumbai.

6. 34th Annual Convention of Chemists (Org.: Indian Chemical Society) Dec. 17-

20. 1997. New Delhi.

7. International Conference on Chemistry. Industry and Environment (lCCIE - 98).

Feb. 9 –11. 1998, Aligarh.

8. 35th Annual Convention of Chemists (Org.: Indian Chemical Society) Nov. 4 -

7. (1998), Dharwad, Karnatak.

9. National Workshop on Recent Trends in Ion Exchange Technology and

Demineralization Processes. Nov. 10 - 11. 1998. N.T.P.C. (Noida) Delhi.

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10. National Seminar on Agriculture and Environment. Shalimar. Srinagar. 28-

29. March, 2001

11. Technology Information Forecasting And Assessment Council, DST, Govt. of

India sponsored two days Patent Awareness Programme, P.G. Department of

Electronics and Instrumentation Technology. Kashmir University. Oct. 15-16,

2004.

12. National symposium on photo-catalysis for Energy. Environment and

Chemical Industries. M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Dec.14-15, 2005.

13. National Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Nanotechnology” P.G. Department of

Electronics and Instrumentation Technology. Kashmir University. June 19-20,

2006.

14. Seventh National Convention of Chemistry Teachers and National Conference

on Chemistry-“ Vision 2020” organized by IACT and Hislop College, Nagpur ,

University of Nagpur, Oct.27-28, 2007.

15. Presented paper in “14th International Density Functional Theory Conference;

Applications in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy” during August 29-

September 2, 2011 held at Athens, Greece.

16. Presented paper in National Conference on Recent trends in Chemistry (RTC-

2012), from January 23-25, 2012, at SMIT, Majitar, Sikkim.

17. Presented paper in International Conference on Materials Science and its

Applications, 13-15 Feb. 2012 held at Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.

18. Presented paper in APA International Congress on Advances in Human

Healthcare Systems, 20-23 Feb. 2012 held at Jamia Hamdard University, New

Delhi, India.

19. Delivered an invited lecture on “Insoaking Seeds of Sciences in Human Mind

at Govt. Degree College, Sopore

20. Participated in the Ninth JK Science Congress, 2013 and Regional Science

Congress held at University of Kashmir from October 1-3, 2013.

21. Participated and delivered a lecture on "Introduction to Computational

chemistry " in five day internship "Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired

research (INSPIRE-2013) organized by the Department of Botany, the University

of Kashmir from September 7-11, 2013.

22. Delivered an invited talk on, “Preparation, Characterization and Adsorption

Behavior of Some Low Cost Adsorbents and Ion-exchangers” in Third

International Conference on Recycling and Reuse of Materials (Polymers, Wood,

Leather, Glass, Metals, Ceramics, Semi Conductors, Water etc) and their products

(ICRM – 2014), organized by International and Inter-University Centre for

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN), Mahatma Gandhi University,

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Kottayam, Kerala, India and Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw

University of Technology, Wroclaw, Poland during 11-13 April 2014, at

Kottayam, Kerala, India.

23. Delivered an invited lecture on "Computational chemistry: an emerging

research field "to the participants of Refresher Course in Applied Science

organized by UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir, from 21st

May 2014 to 13th June, 2014.

24. Presented a paper in 2nd International Symposium on Energy Challenges &

Mechanics (ISECM) , organized by the University of Aberdeen, Scotland and

North Sea Conference & Journal Ltd, UK at Hilton Aberdeen Treetops, Aberdeen

Scotland, UK ,during 19-21 August, 2014.

25. Attended and presented a paper in the 11th JK Science Congress conducted

from October 12-14, 2015, organized by University of Kashmir Srinagar.

26. Delivered the following series of Invited Extension Lectures at SSM College

of Engineering and Technology, Parihaspora, Pattan, between 18th - 23rd

March, 2017:

(i). Fundamentals of Spectroscopy

(ii). Introduction to IR Spectroscopy

(iii). IR and Electronic Spectroscopy of organic molecules

(iv). Fundamentals of NMR spectroscopy

27. Acted as Course Coordinator for “the One Week Workshop on Research

Methodology for Science Research Scholars” organized by UGC Human

Resource Development Centre, University of Kashmir from 13-09-2017 to

19-09-2017.

28. Delivered an invited lecture entitled, “ Introduction to Gaussian:

Computational tool in Electronic Structure Methods” on 15-09-2017 to the

participants of the One Week Workshop on Research Methodology for

Science Research Scholars” organized by UGC Human Resource

Development Centre, University of Kashmir from 13-09-2017 to 19-09-2017.

29. Delivered an invited lecture entitled, “ The Essentials of Paper Writing” on

16-09-217 to the participants of the One Week Workshop on Research

Methodology for Science Research Scholars” organized by UGC Human

Resource Development Centre, University of Kashmir from 13-09-2017 to

19-09-2017.

30. Delivered an invited talk entitled, “ How to write a Research Proposal:

Practice Session” on 18-09-2017 to the participants of the One Week

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Workshop on Research Methodology for Science Research Scholars”

organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, University of

Kashmir from 13-09-2017 to 19-09-2017.

31. Acted as External Evaluator for the Refresher Course in Gender Studies

(Interdisciplinary) organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre,

University of Kashmir from March 08, 2018 to March, 28, 2018.

32. Delivered an invited talk entitled, “ The Second Sex” of Simone de Beauvoir

&the Feministic Criticism of Islam; a response” to the participants of the

Refresher Course in Gender Studies (Interdisciplinary) organized by UGC

Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kashmir from March

08, 2018 to March, 28, 2018.

33. Delivered a lecture at the 1st International Conference on Recent

Developments in Science, Humanities &Management-2018, held on 17th-18th

April, 2018 at the Amar Singh College, Cluster University, Srinagar.

34. Chaired one technical session of 13th session of JK Science Congress at The

Department of Chemistry, held during 17 – 19 March, 2018

Short Term Courses/Workshops Attended

1. Computer Applications & Programming, Computer Centre, A.M.U.,

Aligarh.

2. Remedial Course in English for Science and Technology, CEPECAMI,

A.M.U., Aligarh.

3. “34th National Workshop on Radio-chemistry and Application of Radio

Isotopes” sponsored by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, DAE, Conducted

by Indian Association of Nuclear Chemists and Allied Scientists (IANCAS) AND

Applied Chemistry Department, A.M.U. Feb. 08-15,(999).

4. Certificate of Proficiency in Languages (Arabic), A.M.U., Aligarh.

5. Training Programme on “Internet and Bioinformatics” Sponsored by DBT,

GOI at Bioinformatics Centre, University of Kashmir Srinagar, on Sep. 02, 2003.

6. Four week UGC sponsored General Orientation Course w.e.f 09-06-2003 at

Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir, Srinagar.

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7. National workshop on “Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)” Department of

Chemistry, University of Kashmir. Srinagar. 1-5th August 2006.

8. Three week CEC-UGC sponsored Capacity Building Programme on

Multimedia and E-content Development from 27th Nov.2006- 16th Dec.2006,

through EDUSAT Network, EMMRC, Srinagar, and Kashmir.

9. Workshop on “ Nanotechnology: Present and Future Horizons” organized by

National Institute of Technology, Srinagar on September 8th , 2007.

10.Workshop on “Radiation and Photochemistry” organized by Indian Society for

Radiation and Photochemical Sciences (ISRAPS) at Bhaba Atomic Research

Center , Mumbai during January 3-5, 2008

11. Workshop on “Advanced Computing For Statistics and Optimization for

Young Statisticians and Scientists using Softwares” organized by Department of

Statistics, at Gulmarg on October 22, 2008.

12. School on “Understanding Molecular Simulations” at International Centre for

Material Science (ICMS), Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific

Research(JNCASR), Bangalore during August 17-28, 2009.

13. Participated in the resource generation camp conducted by Homi Bhabha

Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), TIFR, Mumbai from September 14th –

September -18th September, 2011.

14. Three week UGC sponsored Refresher Course on Women Studies (Inter-

disciplinary) from 03rd October – 25th October, 2011 at Academic Staff College,

University of Kashmir, Srinagar.

Organizing Workshops and Other Activities;

1. Organized a two day workshop, in collaboration with Homi Baba Centre

for Science Education (TIFR), Mumbai, on “National Science Olympiad-

Enrolment, Preparation and Participation”, on Oct.08-09, 2009 in Gandhi

Bhavan , University of Kashmir.

2. Introduced and organized National Standard Examinations leading to

International Olympiad Competition in Kashmir Valley, in the Department

of Chemistry, University of Kashmir, for the last two years.

3. Introduced Australian National Quiz in Chemistry in Kashmir Division

and conducted the first quiz on 15 September, 2011, successfully.

4. Organized one day national level workshop on “Chemistry

Popularization” in collaboration with Indian Association of Chemistry

Teachers (IACT) HBCSE, TIFR, Mumbai &National Council for Science

and Technology communications, DST, New Delhi on 20th June, 2013

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Scientific Essays and Articles:

The Environmental impact in the exploration and exploitation of rare and

precious metals, Popular Science. Vo. 5, No. 1, 1997

India’s Chemical Industry and the liberalization Programme, The Quest,

1997, pp70-73

Recovery of rare and precious metals: Rhenium, Iridium and Platinum,

Indian Science Cruiser, Vol. 12, Number3, July 1998

Towards a Catastrophic End, Third Concept, Vol. 10. No. 119, 1997

The Killer Wastes-I &2, Greater Kashmir, 2nd July, 2001

When technology goes bersek, Greater Kashmir, August,9, 1999

On Predicaments of Higher Education, Daily Etala’at, Srinagar,Feb,14,

2008

Promoting Excellence in Science; A scientific Temper, Greater Kashmir,

03 May, 2008

Test your Chemistry. Greater Kashmir, 7th August, 2011

Wrote a column on current affairs during 2008-2009 for Rising Kashmir

News Paper.

Computer Know-how

Operating system: Windows, Linux

Software: MS Word, MS Excel, WordPad, Notepad, MS Power Point, Metlab

Macromedia Flash, Photoshop, xmgrace, gnu plot, Origin, GIMP, Chem-office etc.

Computational Software: Gaussion’03, 09, moplot, Orca, Chemcraft, Seista, ADF

Membership of Professional Societies

1. Executive Council Member of Indian Association of Chemistry Teachers

(IACT), Membership No: LM/316 .

2. J &K Coordinator for National Science Olympiads Programme.

3. Associate Member of Indian society of Analytical scientists,

membership No. A.M. 0173, 94, 97.

4. Member of Indian Council of Chemists, Membership No.f/2663, 94, 2002.

5. Member of Indian Chemical Society, 97, 98.

Organizing of Extension Lectures.

1. Organized the lecture of Prof. Tarasankar Pal, IIT Kharagpur, entitled,“

Mono- and Bi-metallic Nanoparticles for Surface Enhanced Ram

Spectroscopy “ on 20th March,2012 2013 in Department of Chemistry, KU.

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2. Organized the lecture of Dr Tokeer Ahmad, Jamia Millia Islamia, entitled ,”

Nano Materials: small seze and big achievements’”, on 18thJuly, 2012 2013

in Department of Chemistry, KU.

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3. Organized the lecture of Dr Santanab Giri, IIT Kharagpur entitled,

“Theoretical studies on Lithiated benzene, using Quantum Chemical

Descripters” on 27th May, 2013 in Department of Chemistry, KU.

4. Organized an extension lecture on Aromaticity by Prof. P. K. Chattraj, IIT

Kharagpur, in the department of chemistry on 2nd July, 2014

Role in corporate and academic affairs of the Department.

1. Member of Board of UG and PG studies

2. Member of Departmental Research Committee

3. Member of Departmental Purchase Committee

4. Coordinator, Admission Committee, 2013,2014

5. Active member of organizing committees of all seminars, workshops,

refresher courses and co-curricular activities organized by the Department

6. Staff Secretary for year 2008-2009

7. Executive Council Member of Indian Association of Chemistry Teachers

(IACT) for 2013-2016 .

8. J &K Coordinator for National Science Olympiads Programme.

9. Coordinator for Australian National Chemistry Quiz (ANCQ).

Journal Reviewer:

1. Journal of Hazardous Materials, Elsevier

2. Journal of Polymers and the Environment,Springer

3. Spectroscopy Letters, Taylor & Francis

4. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy,Elsevier

5. Journal of Physical chemistry, ACS publications

6. Journal of Coordination Chemistry, Taylor and Francis

7. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Elsevier

Member, Editorial Board:

1. Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, Lifescience Global, Canada

2. Computer Simulation in Application, Whioce Publishing Pte. Ltd.

(Dr Altaf Hussain Pandith)

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Number of Phd awarded : 02

Number of MPhil awarded : 05

Number of Ph D under guidance : 05