CV

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Dr. Zia Ur Rehman
Morgah, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
PhD in Science, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia.
Thesis: “Optimization of urea yield using a one-step method with magnetically activated carbon
nanotube catalyst”
(July 2014 – October 2018)
MPhil (Applied Physics), Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Islamabad,
Pakistan.
Thesis: “Space resolved spectroscopy of Cu plasma using laser ablation”
(October 2005 – March 2007)
MSc (Physics), University of the Punjab, Pakistan.
Thesis: “Free Space Laser Communication System using diode Laser”
(October 2002 – March 2005)
Work Experience
Graduate Assistant at the Department of Fundamental and Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi
PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia. (July 2014 – Nov 2018)
Lecturer at the Department of Applied Physics, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and
Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan. (September 2007 – June 2014)
Courses Taught
Undergraduate Courses
Applied physics
Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Introduction to quantum mechanics
Introduction to nuclear physics
Oscillation, waves and optics
Post graduate courses
Electromagnetic theory
Laser and optics
Statistical physics
Quantum mechanics
Methods and techniques of experimental physics
Classical physics
Atomic and molecular physics
Address: NAMAL Institute, Mianwali, Pakistan
Mobile: +92 – 332 – 8529442
Whatsapp: +60149705904
E-mail: zia545@hotmail.com
zia.rehman@namal.edu.pk
Education

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Research Publications
Impact factor/Indexed Journal Research Papers
1. MWCNT for Ambient Urea Synthesis. Physica B 2018. Noorhana Yahya, Zia Ur
Rehman, A’fza Shafie, Bilal al Qasem, Hassan Soleimani, Muhammad Irfan, Saima
Qureshi
2. CO2 Mixture Adsorption at SWCNT: Effects From Different Gases And Stoichiometric
Ratios. Journal of theoretical and computational nanoscience 2017. Zia ur rehman,
Noorhana Yahya, Saima Qureshi, Bilal Alqasem
3. Enhanced Catalytic Activity of α-Fe2O3 with the Adsorption of Gases for Ammonia
Synthesis. Materials Science Forum 2017. Saima Qureshi, Noorhana Yahya, Chong Fai
Kait, Bilal Alqasem, Zia ur Rehman and Muhammad Irfan
4. The Effect of Saturation Magnetization of Nanocatalyst and Oscillating Magnetic Field For
Green Urea Synthesis. Physica B 2017. Noorhana Yahya, Bilal Alqasem, Muhammad
Irfan, Saima Qureshi, Zia Ur Rehman, Afza Shafie, Hassan Soleimani
5. The Enhancement of The Magnetic Properties of A-Fe2O3 Nanocatalyst Using An External
Magnetic Field For The Production Of Green Ammonia. Materials Science and
Engineering B 2017. Bilal Alqasem, Noorhana Yahya, , Saima Qureshi, Muhammad Irfan,
Zia Ur Rehman, Hassan Soleimani
6. Green Urea Synthesis Catalyzed by Hematite Nanowires in Magnetic Field. Journal of
Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 2016. Noorhana Yahya, Saima Qureshi, Zia ur
Rehman, Bialal alqasem, Chong Fai Kait
Conference Papers / Participation
1. DFT Study of Gases Adsorption on Sharp Tip Nano-Catalysts Surface for Green Fertilizer
Synthesis. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2016. Noorhana Yahya, Muhammad Irfan, Afza
Shafie, Hassan Soleimani, Bilal Alqasem, Zia Ur Rehman, and Saima Qureshi
2. Evaluation of Synthesis Characterization and Simulation Study of Magnetic Nanoparticles
for Ammonia Synthesis in MIM. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2016. Muhammad Irfan,
Noorhana Yahya, Afza Shafie, Hassan Soleimani, Bilal Alqasem, Zia Ur Rehman, and
Saima Qureshi
3. Experimental Study on the Effect of Saturation Magnetization of Hematite Nanocatalyst
for Green Ammonia Production. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2016. Bilal Alqasem,
Noorhana Yahya, Hassan Soleimani, Saima Qureshi, Muhammad Irfan and Zia Ur
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4. Band Gap and Conductivity Evaluation of Carbon Nanotube with Hematite for Green
Ammonia Synthesis.IOP Conference Proceedings, 2016. Zia Ur Rehman, Noorhana
Yahya, A’fza Shafie, Hassan Soleimani, Bilal Hassan Alqasim, Muhammad Irfan, and
Saima Qureshi
5. Band Gap and Density of States Evaluation of Hematite and Magnetite With CNT For
Ammonia/Urea Synthesis. International Conference on Diffusion in Solids and Liquids,
2015. Zia Ur Rehman, Noorhana Yahya, Saima Qureshi, Bilal Hassan Alqasim and
Muhammad Irfan
6. Band Gap and Conductivity Evaluation of Hematite Encapsulate in CNT for Green Urea
and Ammonia. 5th RAMM 2nd MAMIP Conference, 2015, Malaysia. Zia Ur Rehman,
Noorhana Yahya, A’fza shafie, Hassan Soleimani
7. Hematite Encapsulate CNTs Bandgap Reduction for Electromagnetic Transmission, poster
presentation.5th RAMM & 2nd MAMIP, 2015, Malaysia. Zia ur Rehman, Afza Shafie,
Noorhana Yahya, Hassan Soleimani
Professional Trainings
1. Outcome based education (OBE) workshop at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 19
March, 2015.
2. Material studio 6.0 workshop at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 22 – 23 August, 2014.
3. Professional competency enhancement workshop at Higher Education Commission,
Pakistan, 29 December, 2010 – 28 January, 2011.
4. Training of teacher’s workshop at FUUAST Islamabad, 3 – 6 August, 2010.
Honors /Awards
1. Gold Medal for invention: Next Generation Green and Economic Urea at ITEX Malaysia,
2017.
2. Fully funded scholarship for PhD at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 2014.
3. Merit scholarship from Governor Punjab for undergraduate degree 2002.
4. Workers welfare scholarship for college studies, 1999.
Co Supervised MSc Dissertations
2010:
1. Mohsin Ali, “Laser Vibration sensor,” Applied Physics Department, Federal Urdu
University of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
2. Syed Hub e Ali Naqvi, “Laser Range Specific Detection,” Applied Physics Department,
Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.

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3. Naeem Nazir, “Determination of He-Ne Laser Beam Quality,” Applied Physics
Department, Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad,
Pakistan.
4. Sana Jahangir Butt, “Computer Simulated Holography,” Applied Physics Department,
Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
5. Nawishta Jabeen, “Computer Generated Holography,” Applied Physics Department,
Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
6. Naseem Bibi, Sher Ahmad, “Fabrication of Laser communication system,” Applied
Physics Department, Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad,
Pakistan.
7. Farhan Mahmood, “Thin film deposition using PLD and its characterization,” Applied
Physics Department, Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad,
Pakistan.
2009:
8. 8. M. Kazim Shahzad, “Gamma Spectroscopy by solid state detectors,” Applied Physics
Department, Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad,
Pakistan.
9. Sami Ullah Abrar, M. Athar Naveed, Asif Mahmood Khatak, “Detection of Laser light at
long distances using the homodyne technique,” Applied Physics Department, Federal Urdu
University of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
10. Wajahat Ali Waqas, “Gamma Polarization-sensitive optical imaging of biomaterial using
Mueller matrix polarimetric technique,” Applied Physics Department, Federal Urdu
University of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
11. M. Rizwan Yousaf, “To determine the total cross-section for neutron and albedo,” Applied
Physics Department, Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad,
Pakistan.
12. Mr. M. Usman Naseem, “Beta spectroscopy by liquid scintillators,” Applied Physics
Department, Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad,
Pakistan.
13. M.Aqeel Ahmed, Muneer Ahmed, “Preparation and characterization of multilayer
antireflection broadband coatings,” Applied Physics Department, Federal Urdu University
of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.

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14. Waqar Hussain, “Measurement of Radon in the fertilizer warehouses of five districts in the
Punjab,” Applied Physics Department, Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and
Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Computer Skills
Material studio 7.0, Design Expert 7-11, CST, Origin Pro 9, Endnote, Mendeley, MS office,
ANSYS 15.0, MATLAB, Agilent software for FTIR, Spectroscopy, HPLC, GC, Impedance
Analyser.
Language Skill
 Fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi
 Basic knowledge of Arabic and Bahasa Malaysia